Julia C.     Age 38      Female      Fort Lauderdale, FL  - 1949 S.W. 28th Ter.   Member ID: 418  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Since I was very young I have always had a tendency to nurture. I was sort of thrown head first into my first nanny job for 3 month old Anna when I was fifteen. Her mother was young and had a drug problem. She basically left Anna with me for close to 2 years. I stepped up to the challenge. I learned so much from Anna and loved every minute of it. It just sort of came naturally to me. Since then I somehow managed to find young children in need. When 2 year old Kobe came into my life I knew he (and his mother) needed help. I took care of him for 8 months and we had a great time. He was emotionally neglected and his behavior suffered for it. All he needed was someone to give him attention, which was a pleasure for me. It has been so rewarding to be a part of these children's lives. Taking care of children just seems to fit with me. I know that many may think that at 19 I am too young to be responsible for a child, but in my experience age hasn't got very much to do with a person's ability to care for and love a child. It's all about personality. If you enjoy children they will enjoy you, and for me there is nothing I love more. I feel that young children are most comfortable with routine. I try to keep things relatively scheduled, play-time, meal-time, and bath-time should be around the same time everyday. I always like to read to children at any age. Baby's absorb everything, they understand far more than they can express. In addition to the schedule I love organizing fun activities and outings. I love going to the zoo and parks, there's a great children's water park near my house. I also am a great swimming instructor, it is so important for children to learn how to swim as early as possible, especially in Florida. I taught a 5 month old baby to float on her back. All in all I try to always have fun while I am with children because if I am having fun they'll be having fun.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Adventist        Work Experience & Education Background   4 years experience, 2 references From the age 15 to 17 I was a personal live-in nanny for Molly Mayes and her baby, Annamaria. I started when Anna was 3 months and lived with her for 2 years. I still have a close relationship with Anna (now 4) and Molly. When I was 18 I took in 2 year old Kobe Santaniello. His mother, Shaina Santanello was unable to take care of him at the time. He lived with me for a period of 8 months. During that time I organized Day-Care for him while I worked as a waitress during the day. We had a regular nightly routine which included playing to learn colors, numbers, and shapes (when he came he could not identify colors). At night we would have a bath and read a book. Kobe's behavior improved dramatically in the time he was with me. He benefited from routine and discipline (I only give time-outs as I believe hitting children only promotes children to hit in retaliation). I love taking care of children, I feel that I have benefited from them as much they have from me.      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   Education/Training: Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, CPR Training      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   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: June 02, 2007  Desired Salary: $1600 - $1800/month  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties: None Provided