Lisa F.     Age 40      Female      Lake Forest, IL  - 894 Mettawa Lane   Member ID: 3970  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Being a nanny is a job for me in the sense that it is just as serious and just as necessary to be dedicated to it like any other office duties. Being a nanny is also about the relationship because unlike office duties, I have to have familiar bond with a family and treat them as my own. I have cared for my little sister and brother alone from their infancy. I have 14 years of experience in childcare. I started babysitting at the age of seven and have cared for about 113 children since then. I can care for between 1-8 children at the same time. I have grown up with children all my life. Children matter to me, their world, games, words, imaginations, intellects and emotions; these are what fill up my heart with happiness and good cheer and that is very special to me. I will uphold and preserve the times they spend with me. I am a healthy person and I promote that in the kids I nanny. (I usually try not to go with genetically modified or processed foods). I am not looking to raise your children, I want to support your methods and reinforce what you teach them. I am there to help you, and make sure your children are in a safe growing environment. I believe that children should be involved in things that trigger their imaginations. Children need to be listened to because there are a lot of passions in the lot or little they have to say. I hope to develop a friendly atmosphere with the family I work for. One based on respect and becoming part of the family. I love to develop a trusting relationship with the children I care for and can’t wait for them to teach me just as much as I have to teach them. I started babysitting at the age of seven and have cared for about 113 children since then. I can care for between 1-8 children at the same time. I come from a Christian family and have been taught respect, hard work and accountability. I grew up around children all my life and from them have learned patience, love, competence and grace. I love to play with them, listen to them, putting on talent shows with them and pretty much follow after their wisdom. I am strict but fun and very protective and respectful of children left under my care. I emphasize more than just sitting in front of the television for all hours. I rather kids become mesmerized by nature, and their own imaginations. Children like that when I interact with them, that I don't fancy myself as a high and mighty "I am in charge" figure just there to tell them what to do and lay the law. I am also a friend that they feel comfortable talking to. They love that they can tell me what is going on in their life or how their day went and that I am so enraptured in what they have to say. I ask questions to better understand them and answer questions they may have about me. I also bring part of my childhood and share it with the kids. (Kind of teaching them that the headmaster was once a schoolboy and that there was a time I was just as small and as young as they are).      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: English, French    My Nationality: Nigerian  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 0 references       Childcare experience within the following age groups: Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, over 10 years of age, special needs children, twins, triplets   Education/Training: Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, College Child Education Courses      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: greater than 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    greater than 2 years   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests      Ironing children's clothing as needed      Children's baths and dressing      Help with homework      Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)      Packing Children's lunches      Mending Children's clothing as required      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: December 08, 2009  Desired Salary:   Will work with up to: Four or more  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties: None Provided