Kathleen P.     Age 79      Female      Portland, OR  - 6421 se 58th ave   Member ID: 755  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Energetic, patient, loving and caring 60 year young traveling nanny is especially interested in newborns and infants although I adore and have experience as a preschool teacher. All of these small sized people are precious to me. I raised two daughters who are successful moms, one is a Doula, both gave birth to their children in their homes. I love singing and dancing and sharing that with whom ever I am carrying around in my arms. Reading poetry is a favorite of mine and even very small infants are taken with the rhythms and meter of spoken poetry. I believe in providing infants with the care, time, attention and affection that they feel happy with. I cannot let a child cry and to let their needs go unsatisfied. I like to provide the child with a rich invironnment that stimulates them to look, reach, touch and feel. Talking, singing, reading and otherwise gentle normal stimulation can help to create mental structures which insures the development of intelligence. I believe in a rhythm during the day and a flexible schedule, but a schedule never the less, which gives a sense of security to a child. Everything is done with affection and attention to a child's needs.      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: Divorced  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   1 years experience, 2 references I am a mature woman of 60 years In the past I have been a a full time pre-school teacher. During my free time, I have been working off and on as a babysitter/nanny. I raised 2 daughters who are successful parents. I lived in Ecuador South America for many years so am used to different cultures and the customs of many people. During this year I have been working with the SW Regional Education Services as a substitute teacher. I am a certified teacher in the state of Oregon and have as a result have had a background check. Mostly, I enjoy working with babies and feel quite fulfilled and joyful in their presence. I am quite amazing with them as you will see.      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, First Aid Training, CPR Training, Teacher Certification State of Oregon  BA Degree from San Fransisco University in Ecuador, South America Masters degree work at Georgetown University and a resulting Teaching Certification with the state of Virginia. Studies in Transpersonal Psychology University of Chile       Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months      Occasional/As Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      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   travel-tutoring   Desired Start Date: June 10, 2007  Desired Salary: $1800 - $2000/month  Will work with up to: One child  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      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