Briana B.     Age 36      Female      Chicago    Member ID: 8865  Seeking work as a : Nanny  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a major in English Literature and recently moved to Chicago. I have always loved working with children and have cared for children ages newborn to 13 years old, the majority of my experience with children 5 months to 6 years old. I have a lot of experience working with children and have worked in a professional setting at a childcare center for two years and have babysit and been a nanny for a combined 8 years. I come from a large family, second born of four children, so I grew up creating games, activities, and using my imagination with my siblings to keep us occupied and constantly having fun. In my free time I like playing sports, hiking, reading, taking my dog for walks, going to the beach, and hanging out with my family and friends. I love playing sports, outside games, and other fun activities as well as educational activities such as reading books and doing puzzles with the children I am caring for to keep them entertained and help them learn, grow, and have fun.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  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:   Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   8 years experience, 3 references I have worked with a variety of different families throughout high school and college. I have worked with family sizes 1 child to 4 children. My duties in the past have included homework help, driving to and from activities, tummy time, reading, putting children down for naps (as well as maintaining a sleep schedule), preparing formula and breast milk, preparing meals for the children, light housekeeping, assisting with potty training, keeping the children entertained and happy through educational activities, outdoor games/sports, reading, arts and crafts, and imaginative games.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: 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, College Child Education Courses      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      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     Desired Start Date: September 20, 2012  Desired Salary: $16/Hour or $600 - $800/month  Will work with up to: Three children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Dust/Vacuum entire house, minumum weekly frequency      Sweep kitchen floor daily      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed