Nanny in Toronto, Ontario

Hello There! My name is Madeline and I am an experienced and kindhearted caregiver searching for a new family to assist! My interest is in creative art therapy in respects to healthy childhood and youth development. In addition to this, I have a great enthusiasm for interacting with children as well as having the ability to inspire their positive growth. I have been employed by the YMCA’s outdoor programming since 2009, and have held various volunteer positions through children’s art programming in the Blue Mountain /Collingwood /Toronto area. These experiences have taught me to be well versed at supporting the creative, emotional and social development and wellbeing of youth and children. Below are a few of my skills and experiences gained through positions I have held with the YMCA, Art Gallery of Ontario and other various volunteer programs. • Excels in verbal and written communication as appropriate for the needs of the audience. • Highly skilled in supervising and interacting with children in a positive manner. • Excellent in conflict resolution and the nurturing of other’s self esteem. • Experience designing and instructing art lessons in classrooms across the TDSB; children aged Grade JK-8. • Experience coordinating and designing outdoor activities and leading groups of children aged 5-14 • Experience responding to the care and support of groups of campers in correspondence with the YMCA’s Healthy Childhood Development mandates. • Experience developing and implementing program guides for staff. • Experience leading weekly workshops for staff members on the YMCA Healthy Childhood Development programs • Experience with independently organized and implemented programs for visiting elementary schools from Southern Ontario • Experience with supervising of camp staff; coaching and mentoring counselors, supporting them and ensuring all children and staff had positive camp experiences leading to personal growth. • Experience with administering medication to all children, acting camp nurse. I am certified in Wilderness First Aid, Bronze Cross, and Standard First Aid & CPR C and have a Criminal Reference and Vulnerable Sector check done yearly. I am available to work in a full time- live out capacity in the City of Toronto. Please feel free to contact me if you require a list of my references. I appreciate your time and consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon!