Nanny in Victoria, British Columbia

Dear sir / ma'am, My name is Linda, I am 47 years old, I am from Shenyang, China. I am a professional live-in caregiver with 5 years’ experience of caring for children from 0-12 years old in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I am loving, caring, patient, mild, thoughtful, trustworthy, reliable and love and care for the children like my own. Qualified nanny equipped with professional skills of caring for children and knowing very well about all the developing stages of young children, parents’ wonderful helper. My work details: *Always keep children in my sight. *Redirect children to encourage safe, positive behaviors. *Teach children safe behavior such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects. *Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others. *Teach children according to their ages/ teach children Chinese. I affectionately cared for 4 children, ages 0 -12 for 5 years. I cleaned the house, including laundry, sweeping and mopping, cooking, getting snacks ready. I physically and verbally interacted with children throughout the day; engaged children with games and puzzles; offered detailed reports that outline each child’s day; tutored children in Chinese, reading stories in English and practicing English letters, math and piano. They can count from one to twenty in Chinese and can tell most body parts in Chinese as well. I maintained accurate daily records of children’s individual activities, behaviors and meals, promoted good behaviors by using the positive reinforcement method, sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day, maintained a child-friendly environment with engaging activities and continuous access to the outdoors, such as Calgary zoo, Science Centre and tons of different parks. Diploma: live-in caregiver courses 02/2011 to 11/2011 Shenyang Success Solutions Career School-Shenyang, Liaoning, China Courses: Introduction into the Role of the Caregiver Work Ethics and Job Search Methodology Medical Terminology Growth and Development Health, Wellness and Illness Caring for Mothers, Infants and Children Caring for older Adults Body Mechanics First Aid, CPR and Basic Emergency Procedures Basic Emergency First Aid Practical Training Interpersonal Communication Basic Nutrition and Fluids Personal Hygiene, Home and Workplace Safety Common Diseases and Conditions Practical Care Giving Diploma: English 09/1994 to 12/1997 Dalian Foreign Language Institute (Home Study), Shenyang, Liaoning, China Courses: Philosophy Revolution History of China College Chinese Literature Essential English English Grammar English Integrated Skills Survey of Britain and America An Introduction to Linguistics (English) English Listening and Speaking Senior Middle Certificate 09/1994 to 06/1997 Shenyang Dongyou Foreign Language School-Shenyang, Liaoning, China Courses: Chinese Mathematics Geometry Algebra English Physical Education History of China Politics (of China) Geography