Morgan H.     Age 41      Female      Lake Oswego, OR  - 2321 Palisades Crest Drive   Member ID: 794  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Mother's Helper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out,       Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I have cared for children for the past 3+ years ranging from ages 8 months to 8 years and have grown up around children all my life. Through them I have learned patience, love, competence and grace. I love to interact with them through games, outdoor play, arts and crafts or whatever activities keep them engaged. I am very protective and respectful of children left under my care. I emphasize more than just sitting in front of the television for all hours. I'd rather kids become mesmerized by nature, and their own imaginations. I also have experience working with developmentally delayed toddlers in a classroom setting during my final year in college. I truly enjoy being around children, and I think my references will speak for themselves. I am a very social and active person so I enjoy being outdoors. I do not like to be cooped up in the house and I find that kids feel the same way. It is more enjoyable I think for the children and myself to be busy. I like to take the children to parks, zoos, museums, or wherever they wish to go so that they can exert some of that energy. Generally I am fairly laid back and flexible with my schedule. I think its important to maintain discipline within the household, though I would not consider myself a huge authoritarian. I simply feel that a common respect amongst the whole group is essential in order to maintain a pleasant environment.       Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: English, English, Spanish    My Nationality: American  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   4 years experience, 5 references I have worked for the past three+ years as a nanny caring for several families with children ranging from ages 8 months to 8 years in age. Responsibilities included: doing light laundry, maintaining a clean household (doing dishes, unloading dishwasher, cleaning up playroom, family room etc. ) driving the children to and from activities, caring for the pets, preparing meals for the children, and keeping the children engaged in all sorts of activities including arts and crafts, imaginary games, books, outdoor activities, and field trips to parks, museums, gymboree, the zoo etc. In college I also worked in a classroom setting with developmentally delayed toddlers. We worked in small group settings to enhance their verbal and mobile skills by practicing particular activities meant to be enjoyable and educational to the children.      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  I attended private Catholic grade and high school and graduated from Jesuit High School in 2002. I attended the University of Oregon and recieved my four year Bachelor degree in Psychology with a minor in Communications in the summer of 2006. I plan to attend Nursing School in the near future.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Mother's Helper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out,   Work Hours: less than 20 hours/week  Position Duration:    Less than 3 months      3 - 12 months   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      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: June 11, 2007  Desired Salary: Negotiable salary  Will work with up to: Three children  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      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      Supervise other household staff