Shawna H.     Age 39      Female      Topeka  - 19th& MacVicar   Member ID: 9692  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a dependable, flexible, and responsible military veteran. I am single. I have many years experience with children. I was a nanny/caretaker for an autistic little boy for almost 10 years. I have done odd babysitting jobs for friends and family. I enjoy being outside in the flower gardens and playing with children and pets. I am easy going and love to see children grow, have fun and laugh. I really enjoy being a part of a choir. I love to read. I am very organized and like to clean. I also did odd cleaning jobs for friends. I worked as a community living professional assisting disable adults in their daily lives. I really love people.      Valid Driver's License: No  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: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Presbyterian        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 0 references I like to provide a fun yet learning environment for the child. I typically go by what the parents are looking for in the care of their child. I enjoy helping a young child reach milestones and those that are older I want to help them achieve their goals.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, special needs children   Education/Training: Graduated High School or Equivalent, some college  I graduated high school in 2003. I am currently in college bettering my skills in ASL.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor  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      greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed      Summer Position      Occasional/As Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Preparing meals      Children's Laundry      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: December 17, 2012  Desired Salary: $8/Hour or Negotiable salary  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      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       Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: I am a quick learner so if something needs to be done and I am directed to it. I can do it. I am willing to do just about anything.        References   Joni Scott  I lived with her for 7 years and helped her out with her children, one being autistic and delayed. Even after moving out I have great relationship with her and her children who consider me their big sister.      Jennifer McClellan  I have been a frequent babysitter and house cleaner for Jennifer for many years.