Nanny in Toronto, Ontario

My history includes comprehensive placement, volunteer work and employment working with clients of various needs from diverse cultural, social, ethnic and economic backgrounds. I have been commended for my calm, composed, patient and empathetic manner. My flexibility, initiative and problem solving abilities have enhanced my judgement and critical thinking skills and I have proven my proficiency in responding to needs and shifting priorities as required. I am dedicated to family-centred care and understand that collaboratively interacting with colleagues to enhance and maximize client's well-being will be of utmost importance. I will strive to develop respectful learning relationships within the multidisciplinary team and have to date demonstrated my ability to work cooperatively to ensure that goals and objectives are met. My hours are flexible; I possess a valid Ontario Driver's Licence and hold a current Police Reference Check. I have up to date training in CPR, First Aid, CPI and more. CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY OF TORONTO 11/09 - ... Worked with clients with mental health issues and drug addictions (concurrent disorders) as well as sex offenders, the homeless and abused women and children Facilitated and supervised access visits; drove children back to foster homes Followed through with court orders; enforced no contact between parents and full supervision Wrote case notes and accessed case notes Provided intervention where appropriate Assisted and instructed parents in feeding children, changing diapers and providing general care Provided one on one support when parents needed to talk Provided support to parents who attended court Implemented sound knowledge of child welfare and the justice system Put children's history together to make a life book for those in foster care Helped parents pick out age appropriate toys Delivered toys to families during Christmas time