I have over 35 years of childcare experience and 31 years of seasoned driving experience. My clients will tell you, my services give them peace of mind.
I enjoy spending time with children. I am passionate about seeing children learn, teaching them to discover new things about the world around them and themselves. I engage children through play and exploration, to help develop their communication and socialization skills. I am part of the support system in helping you with your children’s growth and development, while keeping them healthy and safe.
I am capable of preparing easy, healthy meals for children. I do light cleaning, such as loading and unloading the dishwasher, washing pots and pans, wiping the table and kitchen counters, mostly pertaining to the children at meal time. I specialize in being a nanny and a teacher, not a housekeeper or cook. However, when your children are napping, that gives me time to tidy and do meal prep. If your children are in school, I am able to grab groceries and do errands.
I think I would be an asset to your family because I am a fun loving, caring person. I am efficient, organized, able to multitask and prioritize. I am patient and understanding. I like to teach, play games, go to playgrounds, the zoo and science centre. I also like bike riding, camping, walking and hiking. I love to have fun and keep the kids entertained. I have a lot of life and work experience under my hat. I believe I am what you are looking for. I would love to meet you and your family.
Sincerely,
Maria
Occasional Babysitter, Ahearn Family, 2011 to Present, Calgary, AB
- Provide occasional childcare for second child, currently 8 months
- Bottle feeding, baby food
- Diaper changes
- Bedtime routine
- Tummy time
- Provided occasional childcare for first child, currently age 15
- Structured indoor and outdoor activities
- Meal preparation for children
- Light cleaning after meals
- Bedtime routine (dressing, brush teeth, bath)
- Play age appropriate games
- Take children to playground
Part/Full Time Assistant/Nanny, Cozens Wiens Family, 2011 - Present, Calgary, AB
- Provide part time childcare for three children, current ages 26, 18 and 16
- Structured indoor and outdoor activities
- Meal preparation for children
- Light cleaning after meals
- Pick up from school
- Help with homework
- Bedtime routine (dressing, brush teeth, bath)
- Play age appropriate games
- Take children to zoo, bowling, movies, science centre, spray parks and playgrounds
- Take children to and from their lessons
- Shopping & running errands for home & office
- Fold clean laundry
- Housesitting
- Overnight care
- Pet care for home & office
- Key holder for home & office
Occasional/Full Time Nanny, Bursey Coakley Family, 2018 - 2021, Calgary, AB
- Provide occasional and full time (for the month of June) childcare for two children, current ages 6 & 4
- wake up routine (dressing, brushing teeth)
- drop off/pick up from preschool
- Structured indoor/outdoor activities
- Meal preparation for children
- Light cleaning after meals
- Nap time routine
- Play age appropriate games
- Diaper changes
- Deal with separation anxiety on occasion
- Tidy child's play spaces
- Take children to playgrounds, zoo, Krazy Monkey & bike camp
- Key holder
Occasional Babysitter, Hicks Family, 2011 to 2020, Calgary, AB
- Provide occasional childcare for 1 child, current age 13
- Bottle feeding, baby food
- Diaper changes
- Bedtime routine
- Structured indoor/outdoor activities
- Meal preparation for child
- Light cleaning after meals
- Nap time routine
- Play age appropriate games
- swimming supervision
- play date supervision
Volunteer, Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta, 2009 - 2012, Calgary, AB
- Provide volunteer supervision of children aged 3 to 17 affected by cancer, a group of eight
to twelve children
- Plan and assist with field trips, events, sports, arts and crafts and meal supervision
- Engage often with children in imaginary play
- Communicate with parents at the end of the day
Nanny, Nannies On Call, 2010 - 2011, Calgary, AB
- On call and placement nanny for various families, one to four children at a time, ages 3
months to 16 years of age
- Structured indoor/outdoor activities
- Meal preparation for children, food introduction
- Some light cleaning pertaining to children
- Pick up and drop off from school
- Wake up, nap and bedtime routines (dressing, pack school bag, brush teeth, bath)
- Play age appropriate games
- Diaper changes and help with toilet training
- Dealt with severe separation anxiety on a number of occasions
Childcare Provider, IKEA - Ballroom, 2001 - 2004, Calgary, AB
- Monitored the playtime of children aged 3 to 10 signed in the Ballroom, a group of one to ten
children at a time
- Played, read and colored with the children
ADDITIONAL CHILD CARE INFORMATION
- Certified for Emergency First Aid CPR/AED Level C
- Clear Criminal Record Check
- Clear Drivers Abstract-30 years driving