Valerie F.     Age 38      Female      Chicago, IL    Member ID: 9950  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Mother's Helper or Chef and household manager  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I was born and raised in Chicago and currently live in Old Town/Lincoln Park. I have an obsession with children's nutrition and, as a recent culinary school grad, I am able to provide the whole family with healthy meals. I am also able to cook meals for children or parents with specific dietary needs. I have worked with kids of all ages including preemies, multiples, those with dietary restrictions, health issues and families that keep kosher. I am also a huge animal lover and am able to provide great references from my past families.      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: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status:   Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   8 years experience, 3 references I have been a nanny for more than 8 years and greatly enjoy my work. Being around children, meeting and working with great families is truly a privilege. I play with kids – at home, at the park, etc. – and focus on their development by reading books, playing with puzzles, doing arts and crafts, taking them to classes and actively participating with them. I am not the type to sit on the bench at the park – I am athletic and genuinely enjoy playing with kids.      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, twins, triplets   Education/Training: High School, College, Kendall collage culinary school grad      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Mother's Helper or Chef and household manager  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests      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: November 06, 2012  Desired Salary: $20/Hour or $3600 - $3800/month  Will work with up to: Four or more  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      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)      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      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