Zaphesheya D.     Age 34      Female      New York City, NY  - 832 St. Nicholas Avenue   Member ID: 4640  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor  Position Type: Live-In, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Hi there well I am a native of South Africa and relocated to the States about a year and a half ago. I live with my family in Manhattan. I grew up in a small household but my extended family is large and relatively close knit. Me and mother are particularly close and share a very special bond. I think the best attribute I have is that I am a hard worker whose honest and dedicated. I am passionate, caring and have a bubbly personality. I am focused and ambitious but above all I have alot of love to give. I have varied interests so in my spare time you may find me doing some reading, writing a bit (I dabbled in some creative writing and I occasionally write some poetry), attending the theatre ( I did a lot of musicals during high school and in college), wanting to travel, cooking or staring into an aviation magazine. My dislikes; I don't like it when people are not honest or are blatantly misleading. Likes; anything that is pink and happy. Why do I want to be a nanny? Besides my love for children, I really want to further my experience working with children. I secretly joke that child-rearing runs in my blood as my mother is a teacher and my granmother a midwife. I enjoy spending time with children, helping them to learn and making them laugh. The job is rewarding, as you get to help a child take their "first steps" into the world. And it does have it challenges but you have to learn the child's personality and getting to know them is one of my favourite parts. Also teaching my kids their manners i. e P's and T's has been thus far very rewarding. Lastly I want to be able to teach a child some of my customs and traditions. Helping them to broaden their view of the world; children are usually more respective then adults.      Valid Driver's License: No  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: No  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: South African  Background Check: Willing to obtain  Eligible to work in the U.S.: No  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   1 years experience, 2 references In my previous job I work as a nanny/housekeeper so I have become well acquainted with efficiently running as well as managing a household. I am primarily in charge of taking care of three children ranging from the ages of 3months-6yrs old from Mon-Friday and occasionally on some weekend. I arrange the children's play dates and after school activities and I ensure that during the school vacation they are engaged in educational activities. I also clean the house, do laundry, run errands and cook. I am looking into going to school during the weekends so this job would be perfect for me. I now occasionally care for a 2 and 3 year old boys. I generally come in and babysit them on afternoons/weekend nights. If I do have to babysit during the day then I would take them to the park, g o for walks or look for educational activities around the city and take them there.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: 3 - 12 months, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years   Education/Training: College  Currently completing my Bachelors of Arts specializing in International Relations and Diplomacy.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor  Position Type: Live-In, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months      As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Preparing meals      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      Mending Children's clothing as required      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: February 25, 2012  Desired Salary: $14/Hour or $1800 - $2000/month  Will work with up to: Three children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Family sheets/towels and other linens      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