Grace Shanks - Hiring in Gainesville

Part-Time Child Care Provider Available in Gainesville, FL: Grace S.

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$17 - $25/hr
4 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Grace Shanks, and I have worked with younger/special needs children all my life as my family fostered young children. I am a kid's leader at my church, and I have babysat for many families for children of various ages. I love helping and bonding with kids, so please reach out if I can be of service!

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Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Certifications

Driver’s license
CPR certified
First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation
Light housekeeping
Meal prep
Special-needs experience

Work Experience

4 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)

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My experience with special needs children...

My two younger sisters are special needs, and I have fostered special needs children since I was 5 years old. I have had over 10 years of experience with children who have various different diagnoses.

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