Nanny in Prince George, British Columbia

Resume.SUMMARY Dependable with a passion for babies and a belief in the value of cuddling and communicating with baby. Successfully raised three boys to adulthood; one of which had severe colic. Recently updated Emergency First Aid and Foodsafe Level 1 certifications. After a successful career in management, I am now seeking a part-time dream job that supports my passion to work with babies and children utilizing my nurturing abilities. QUALIFICATIONS Experience and understanding of Down syndrome Helped organize Canadian Down syndrome Society events Respite care for children being treated for disruptive mood dysregulation disorder Volunteer with reading programs, field trips and any other community activities Empathetic and caring, comfortable nurturing happy or sad babies, natural ability to calm them Encourage motor skills and development through games such as Peek a Boo Successfully support and mentor special needs students in the work place by training, encouraging and promoting them into positions that challenged them and developed further skills Adaptive to change and welcome challenges with a can do mindset Effective time management and problem solving skills Enjoy working with all demographics, especially babies and children. VOLUNTEER HISTORY 10 years experience as a casual caregiver for child with Down syndrome Provide respite care at Ronald McDonald house for two children being treated at Vancouver Childrens Hospital for disruptive mood dysregulation disorder Coached boys soccer (5-11 years old) Assisted and supported childrens sports teams and coaches Helped organize and support local Canadian Down syndrome Society community events such as Buddy Walk Experience working with a 1 year old child with achondroplasia; a form of short-limbed dwarfism EMPLOYMENT HISTORY MANAGER Nov 2013 Apr 2017 Your Dollar Store with More, Kamloops, BC (both franchise and corporate) Train and mentor Open Door Group clients to discover the best fit for them in employment Manage eleven staff: hire, train, supervise, schedule, calculate payroll accurately MERCHANDISE PROCESSING CO-ORDINATOR August 2006 Nov 2013 Winners/HomeSense, Kamloops, BC Train Open Door Group clients to assist clients with special needs to secure employment Management of Customer Service, Operations and Human Resources Oversee staff training and reviews Ensure safety policies and procedures are adhered to Chaired the Loss Prevention, Health and Safety, member of Staff Social Committee. SUPERVISOR OF LIQUOR STORE, July 1986 August 2006 Coast Canadian Inn, Kamloops, BC 10 years hospitality experience (prep and line cook, server/waitress and bartender) Ensure safety policies and procedures are adhered to on health and safety committee Weekend Hotel Manager experience Manage up to 10 Liquor store staff Oversee hiring, training staff evaluations Ensure safety policies and procedures are adhered to on health and safety committee EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS Emergency First Aid Certificate (Jan 2021) 20... Food Safe Certificate (Jan 2023) 20... Serving It Right Certificate 1987 Health and Safety 2006 Harassment and Discrimination Merchandise Training WHMIS Kitchen Management and Cook Training Certification 1980 College of New Caledonia, Prince George, BC REFERENCES Susan Melville Assistant Manager Winners/HomeSense 250-819-... Angie Mercuri Financial Controller Kamloops Blazers 250-372-... Barb Kempthorne Mother of client with Down syndrome 250-376-...