Katie B.     Age 43      Female      Oak Park, MI  - 14070 ELgin Street   Member ID: 4182  Seeking work as a : Nanny  Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a 28 year old mother of two young children looking to watch one or two children in my home overnight. I am available until from 5 p. m. until 9 a. m. Monday through Friday and anytime on the weekends. I have a great bedtime routine with my children that includes bath time and story time. In the evenings, I enjoy doing activities with my children such as going to the park, going for walks, reading, coloring, arts and crafts. I live in a nice neighboorhood in Oak Park (less than half a mile from Berkley). I am located close to Providence and Royal Oak Beaumont for those working the night shift in the hospital. I will provides meals for the chidren and a loving environment that they will feel at home in. I like to make sure that chidren have a great time and that they are aware of what is expected from them. I like to keep a consistent routine for bedtimes, mealtimes and playtimes. I like to go outdoors with the children and engage in other activities such as reading, coloring, arts and crafts and other learning activities.      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: Canadian  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Married  Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   5 years experience, 3 references I have worked in several day care settings beginning when I was in high school. I worked at an in-home daycare for three years and when the owner opened a center, I worked there for two years. I also worked in a preschool for a year while I was getting my undergraduate degree. I worked for four years with families who were reunifying after their children had been placed in foster care and also did therapy with children who have special needs. I currently worked with adults who have a mental illness.      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: Master's Degree, First Aid Training, CPR Training  I earned my bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University in 2004 in psychology with a minor in Child Development. I earned my master's in counseling from Oakland University in 2008.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny  Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time  Work Hours: less than 20 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      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      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: May 01, 2010  Desired Salary: Less than $400/month  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: No  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties: None Provided