Katie W.     Age 39      Female      Omaha, NE  - 4223 N. 165th St.   Member ID: 4212  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Special-needs care  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I love working with kids, and feel that any opportunity to teach and impact a child is more of a privilege to me than it is a job. I am an honest, responsible, and happy person. I am creative, organized, and adventurous. I love music, and have played the piano, guitar, and now learning the banjo. I also just love learning in general, and can never read enough books. I am teaching myself french, and wouldn't mind practicing with or helping your kids speak as well, if that's an interest. I am so excited about the possibility of working for your family, so please contact me with any questions.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: English, English, French    My Nationality: American  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 5 references I started babysitting when I was 12 years old, and have not stopped caring for children since. I love working with kids, and feel that any opportunity to teach and impact a child is more of a privilege to me than it is a job. I have worked in Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois. My experience ranges from infant care to school-age, and I am also very capable of home managing, personally assisting employer, household chores, traveling, tutoring, and caring for multiple children, including special needs or behavioral issues. I truly have a passion for working with children, and would love to find a family that I feel I can impact positively and become a part of.      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   Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, College Child Education Courses, First Aid Training, CPR Training  I am currently working to finish my bachelor's degree in Psychology, which I will finish in December of this year. All of my classes are online at this point, and I have always worked full-time through college with a full class load, and have managed quite well. My plan is to further my education in counseling psychology in grad school, taking night classes and online classes as to accommodate my work schedule.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Special-needs care  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years      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 01, 2010  Desired Salary: $1600 - $1800/month  Will work with up to: Four or more  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed      Full meal preparation and service      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Greeting/serving household guests      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Plant care (indoor)      Family laundry      Family sheets/towels and other linens      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      Dust/Vacuum entire house, minumum weekly frequency      Sweep kitchen floor daily      Mop Kitchen floor weekly, minumum weekly frequency      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed      Maintain household accounts/ pay bills      Book household travel arrangements      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization