Marty O.     Age 65      Female      Alexandria  - 6139 Edsall Rd Apt K   Member ID: 5111  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I hadn’t been a caregiver/provider per se until 2 years ago when I was laid off my desk job and decided to semi-retire as I felt it was my perfect timing to do something selfless, nurturing, loving and providing in the way of contributing to family values. Although not blessed with children of my own, I dearly love them and believe that I have a special calling to not only enhance their lives but my own included. I have cared for children of family and friends for over 30+ yrs and believe I have truly found my vocation in life in that of being a child advocate. I also love pets of all kinds. Qualities as a nanny that I possess: Loving, nuturing, experience, creative in arts and crafts, highly energetic, flexible, have knowledge of age appropriate activities, highly organized, have a positive attitude and am passionate about children and their well being and happiness. Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy singing (once professionally), dancing, reading, writing poetry and short stories, all forms of art and creating art out of discarded objects.       Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Willing to obtain  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   2 years experience, 2 references I hadn’t been a caregiver/provider per se until 2 years ago when I was laid off my desk job and decided to semi-retire as I felt it was my perfect timing to do something selfless, nurturing, loving and providing in the way of contributing to family values. My caregiver position for a 1 year old boy, work at home mom, just recently ended a few weeks ago. It has been such a fulfilling and rewarding experience that I have chosen to continue to be an advocate for the care, safety, welfare, happiness and well-being of children for as long as I am able to provide quality childcare.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, over 10 years of age   Education/Training: Graduated High School or Equivalent, CPR Training, First Aid Training      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: less than 20 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed      Occasional/As Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Preparing meals      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      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 08, 2012  Desired Salary: Negotiable salary  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: No  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Plant care (indoor)      Family laundry      Family sheets/towels and other linens      Sweep kitchen floor daily      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required