Cheryl Shaffer - Hiring in Palmer

Live-In Full-Time Nanny Available in Palmer, AK: Cheryl S.

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$20/hr
8 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi, I am a retired firefighter - paramedic, with 41 years of experience in emergency services. I also have experience working in a school as the school medic, bus driver and custodian for 8 years, ran a retail store for 8 years, raised 3 children to adulthood and have a granddaughter. I live in the Palmer area, and am able to start immediately, pending meeting with the parent(s) and children.

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Everyday 6:00AM - 6:00PM

Age Groups

Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License
CPR
First Aid

Work Experience

8 years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)
High-schoolers (13-17 years)
Adults (18+ years)

More About Me

Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...

Firefighter / Paramedic
Mother of 3 adult children
Grandmother
Pre-8th grade school medic and bus driver
Babysitter for friends children

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Reading, games, play outside, teach cooking skills, picnics, play catch, backyard camping.

The most important part about being a nanny...

The obvious answer is to keep them safe at all times, but also remembering that I am not their parent (s), but a person entrusted with their care in their parent’s absence.

My experience with special needs children...

My grandchild is autistic, which has been a good learning experience for me, especially understanding learning speed / style differences, helping with frustration or over stimulation caused behavior, and how to help the child know they are safe until they can calm themselves.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Watching children learn new skills, those lightbulb moments are precious and getting to watch them learn and grow is a gift. Sharing laughter and adventures through books.

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