Carolynn R.     Age 74      Female      Cedar Park, TX  - 2000 South Lakeline Blvd.   Member ID: 968  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Mother's Helper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I ABSOLUTELY ADORE CHILDREN. I CAN NOT IMAGINE MY LIFE NOT BEING SURROUNDED BY THEM. I HAVE CARED FOR BOTH WELL AND ILL CHILDREN. I ALSO HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. I HAVE AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF PATIENCE. I ENJOY PLAYING WITH CHILDREN AS WELL AS READING TO THEM, ROCKING THEM OR SINGING THEM TO SLEEP. I DO NOT BELIEVE IN SPANKING. TIME OUT IS MY DICIPLINE PREFERENCE. I ENJOY COOKING FOR CHILDREN AND TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN KEEPING A NEAT AND ORDERLY HOME/WORK ENVIRONMENT. I AM SYMPATHETIC AS WELL AS EMPATHETIC. I HAVE GREAT PLEASURE IN FEEDING A BABY A BOTTLE AS WELL AS SHARING A PIZZA WITH THE TEENS. IN GENERAL, CHILDREN ARE MY WORLD.      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: German  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Divorced  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Lutheran        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 3 references I AM A RETIRED REGISTERED NURSE. I WORKED AT THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF AUSTIN FOR 20 YEARS. I WORKED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:GENERAL PEDIATRICS, PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE, PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, NEWBORN NURSERY, NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. SINCE RETIRING THREE YEARS AGO, I HAVE BEEN WORKING AS A BABYSITTER AND/OR NANNY. I HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH AGES 1HOUR OLD TO 18 YEARS OLD. I AM A MOTHER TO THREE WONDERFUL WOMEN AND A GRANDMOTHER TO ONE WONDERFUL YOUNG LADY. I LIVE ALONE AND I AM VERY FLEXIBLE AS TO THE TYPE OF ASSIGNMENT I AM ABLE TO ACCEPT. I AM CURRENT IN CPR AND HAVE A NEGATIVE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND.      Childcare experience within the following age groups:   Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree, First Aid Training, CPR Training, CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSE  I GRADUATED FROM NURSING SCHOOL IN 1984 AND WORKED AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR 20 YEARS. I STAYED CURRENT IN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS TO CONTINUE MY NURSING LICENSE. I BECAME CERTIFIED IN PEDIATRICS IN 1990.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Mother's Helper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    Less than 3 months      3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      As Long as Needed      Summer Position      Occasional/As Needed   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      Mending Children's clothing as required      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: June 17, 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      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      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed      Book household travel arrangements      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff