Nanny in Calgary, Alberta

My name is Meera Newman and I have lived in Calgary for most of my life with the exception of the last few years in which I was living in Jamaica. I recently moved back to Calgary and am looking for a part time or full time, live-out childcare position in the city. I am well rounded, reliable and looking to care for and enrich the lives of children. I have had a lot of experience taking care of children in many different circumstances and am very confident in my ability to do so extremely well. I have a strong connection with the younger generation and have learned how to relate to and care for children through experience with them as well as through various situations, people and courses. I have included my resume below for your convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration. MEERA NEWMAN Phone: (40... Email: [email protected] Calgary, AB CHILDCARE SPECIALIST AND ENTHUSIAST EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS -15 years experience caring for, teaching and nurturing children and their growth -First Aid/CPR (infant and child) -Safety training-WHMIS, fire, workplace -Alberta Driver’s License CHILDCARE SKILLS -Naturally very devoted, compassionate and patient, resulting in the abilities to meet children’s needs, ensure they are well taken care of and build trusting relationships -Highly skilled in supervising/interacting with children of all ages as a result of childcare experience in multiple situations, from babysitting infants to leading at youth day camps -Able to create a safe yet fun environment by minimizing hazards and keeping focused on children, engaging them in enlightening, age appropriate activities and games -Well equipped with knowledge from child/infant first aid course to administer medication, handle emergency situations, provide first aid treatment and perform CPR -Acquired competence in directing children/assisting them with daily routines including eating, cleaning up and homework while taking care of family and friend’s young ones -Over 20 years of training/practice in preparing and serving hygienic, nutritional meals for myself and others, including paying customers while running a culinary business -Adept in and willing to assist with changing diapers, toilet training and maintaining overall cleanliness of the kitchen, bathroom and children’s rooms and play areas -Have been passionate about children from an early age and complimented numerous times in regards to my connection with and dedication to the younger generation -Bubbly personality, well mannered, respectful, honest, of high moral standard, gentle, kind yet assertive when necessary and able to give and follow specific instructions DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS -Devoted to helping children function at full capacity, learn abundantly and develop properly by using childcare expertise attained to guide, challenge and edify them -Familiar with various educational and captivating activities for all ages due to involvement in babysitting, assisting teachers and the Kiddie Korral at Co-op -Proficient in establishing admirable habits including proper manners and good personal hygiene by setting excellent examples and implementing positive reinforcement -Zealous about motivating and building morale/self confidence in youth so that they feel empowered to overcome challenges and love, accept and uplift themselves and others -Confident in using appropriate language and affirmative correction to discipline children when needed to ensure they are learning boundaries and how to behave favorably LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL/SANITATION SKILLS -Developed finesse in leadership while overseeing, guiding and encouraging others throughout childcare, volunteer, work, teaching and entrepreneurship experiences -Able to patiently train and supervise children, colleagues and adult students as a result of exceptional proficiency in communication, decision making and problem solving -Acquired outstanding organizational skills while maintaining high standards of order established by employers/superiors and while running a home for over 6 years -Highly value cleanliness and strive to maintain a clean/sanitary environment by using multi-faceted cleaning abilities accumulated over the years to preserve health/wellness -Efficient in accomplishing multiple tasks at once due to practice in various scenarios including caring for children while handling other responsibilities such as cooking CHILDCARE AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE -Volunteered at Southland Leisure Centre as a day camp leader and periodically worked in the Kiddie Korral at Calgary Co-op, successfully managing large groups of children -Was a paid babysitter for a couple of years and have taken care of family and friend’s children voluntarily numerous times, all without incident, verifying trustworthiness -Spent time with youth over several visits to a children’s home and while assisting a grade 1 teacher for a few months in Jamaica, broadening awareness of cultural diversity -Volunteered to help take care of children in a vast array of settings including birthday parties, outings to movies and shows, Sunday School and at the playground -Volunteered at a home for senior citizens spending time with residents for a few months, developing a deeper appreciation for members of the elderly generation -Helped with mentoring youth, cooking/serving food for events, painting a shelter for the homeless and in many other situations through church over the last 5 years -Currently volunteering at Heritage Park in the Tourism Department, allowing me the privilege to serve the community while gaining knowledge and enhancing qualifications WORK EXPERIENCE Self-employed Chef and Culinary Arts Expert Home Based Business Manchester, Jamaica 2011-201... Travel Consultant Calgary Co-op Travel, Midtown Market & Richmond Road Calgary, AB 2007-200... Service Clerk/Liquor Store Clerk/Customer Service Agent Calgary Co-op, Oakridge Calgary, AB 2000-200... EDUCATION Travel and Tourism Diploma 2007 CDI College, Calgary, AB  Marketing and Management Diploma 2005 Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB High School Diploma 2000 Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School, Calgary, AB