Brenda D.     Age 61      Female      Sarasota  - beach road   Member ID: 30852  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Hello, i"m Brenda durfee and i"m 55 yrs young.. I have been a professional "hometown nanny"for the past 20+yrs. I am certified by the state of florida as a nanny specialist. I also have red cross infant&children c. p. r. certification. I have a "safe driver"florida driver's license I celebrated my "20th"wedding anniversary this year. I have lived on Siesta Key the past 20 years. I love to be active in an outside setting. I truly love being able to help children enjoy nature and to get them physically active outside also. My goals when becoming Nanny for a family is to be able to help the family run as smooth as possible with all the many things that come about in family life. To be able to blend with the family's values and lifestyle. In the past I have stayed with a family as Nanny from newborn until child enters school full time and beyond. I have excellent references to share with you should you decide to give me a call which I am hoping that you do as I am ready to become Nanny to a new family who needs me. thank you kindly for your time. sincerely, Brenda      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: Married  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Baptist        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 4 references I have been employed as a professional nanny for the past 20+yrs my duties have included newborn care(feeding, nap schedules, age appropriate activities for learning and physical activities) toddler care(potty training, nap schedules, age appropriate activities for learning and physical activities)      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: Graduated High School or Equivalent, Certified Nanny Training, CPR Training, First Aid Training, infant and children c.p.r.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 20 - 30 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed      Occasional/As Needed   Childcare Duties:    Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      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: November 18, 2016  Desired Salary: $15/Hour  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)      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