Nanny in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hi there, I am a nanny with six years of experience, and I am currently seeking a part time position for the school year. I am looking for a family that lives on the Peninsula. I am available Mondays until 4:30, Tuesdays until 2:00, and on ocassional weekend days. Please feel free to write me if you have any questions. Skills: -Patient and caring -Competent in creating schedules and setting routine -Creative and engaging -Healthy and active Key Qualifications: - Over Five years of experience caring for children between five months and fourteen years of age - Experience working with people with special needs - Current First Aid & CPR certification - Up to date clear C.R.C. and C.A.R.C. - Bronze Medallion in Life Saving Work Experience: Full time PreSchool teacher at The Y.M.C.A Purdy’s Wharf Childcare Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia December 2015 - June 2016 We followed the Y.M.C.A.’s “Play to Learn” curriculum, which uses play as a learning medium and prepares children for primary school education by providing the foundations for language, math, science, music, art, and drama. We often divided the children into smaller group activities where we could spend more one on one time with them. I facilitated the development of potty training and hygiene practices in many of the new toddlers coming into the preschool room. We made it our priority to get the little ones out on field trips as often as possible to local museums, gardens, parks, and playgrounds. During a period of low-staffing, I also helped by filling in as a toddler teacher until a new staff member was hired. The little ones at Purdys Wharf kept me constantly on my feet and they were always excited to partake in whatever fun new activities I had planned for the day. Substitute teacher at St. Josephs Daycare, Scotia Square, Halifax, Nova Scotia May 2015 – July 2015 I worked full time while covering teachers vacation leaves. This position involved being able to multitask and maintain a constant awareness of the entire room, and always being immediately ready to react. Along with assuring the constant safety of the children it was important to keep them engaged and happy. We guided singing and story circles, took the children on playground outings, and provided activities that facilitated the development of fine and gross motor skills - allowing for the children to explore the world through play. Childcare Provider, private home Dartmouth, Nova Scotia June 2013 – August 2013 I spent the summer caring for two boys, ages six and ten, from nine until five every week day. The eldest has been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. We spent our days swimming, going for bike rides, playing ball, playing mini-put, laser tag, and going bowling. I helped with some cooking and kept the house tidy as we went about our activities. Program Leader at The Boys and Girls Club, Fairview Halifax, Nova Scotia November 2012 – May 2013 I taught an after school cooking and nutrition program for one of Canada’s largest and best known children’s charities. The focus of my program was on teaching the children how to cook their own healthy meals while paying close attention to the nutritional content of the ingredients we used.