Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience in childcare and caregiving, notably at Woodsedge learning center. Proven ability in training and mentoring, alongside strong customer service skills. Adept at implementing care plans and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and individuals with disabilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-school Teacher’s Assistant
Gilden Woods Early Care and Pre-school
08.2021 - 11.2021
Assisted lead teacher(s) in the daily care of children ages two through six years old
Assisted with overall supervision of children in the daycare program, via monitoring outdoor activities, indoor activities, nap times, meal times, etc.
Documented/reported any incidents to appropriate staff
Documented children’s meal times, nap times, potty times, etc. throughout the day via app
Handled student pickup/dropoff each day
Administered first aid when needed
Assisted in potty training/changed diapers
Ensured that lesson plans and projects were executed correctly
Opened and closed classrooms each day (disinfecting commonly used areas/all toys, swept, vacuumed, mopped, dusted, etc.)
Doggy Daycare Attendent
The Bark Park Dog Park
09.2022 - 12.2022
Provided regular care to dogs of all ages and sizes
Communicated with pet parents at pick up and drop off
Monitored the health and overall wellbeing of each dog enrolled in the doggy daycare daily
Supervised both indoor and outdoor play areas in all weather conditions
Ensured the safety of all dogs attending the daycare throughout the day
Administered medications/meals as instructed by pet parents/manager
Maintained proper cleanliness of both indoor and outdoor facilities (disposing of waste, salting pavement, sweeping, mopping, dusting, etc.)
Performed basic grooming tasks, upon owner request/with permission of owner- bathing, nail trims, ear cleaning, brushing
Picker/packer
United Wholesale
06.2022 - 10.2022
Loaded and unloaded trucks during opening hours
Picked and packed orders throughout the day
Ensured orders were properly documented and labelled
Re-stocked shelves
Deconstructed pallets
Performed regular general maintenance of the warehouse, ensuring a safe and clean working environment
Handled customer inquiries and fulfilled any requests
Occasionally checked out customers and helped them load their car if requested
Substitute Paraprofessional
Woodsedge Learning Center
03.2023 - 07.2024
Assisted lead teacher(s) in the daily care of disabled students aged six to nineteen years old
Helped execute lesson plans and projects
Assisted students with ADLs (feeding, toileting/diapering, hygiene)
Transferred students from wheelchairs to beds and other various mobility devices (hoyer lift, pacer, activity chair, sensory equipment)
Assisted in planning and executing special activities
Ensured behavior plans were properly followed
Monitored student’s health throughout the day and reported any concerns to appropriate staff
De-escalated unsafe behaviors/situations
Worked in a team setting to ensure the overall safety and wellbeing of all students within the school’s care
PT Keyholder
Scrubs And Beyond
09.2024 - 04.2025
Opened and closed store depending on shift time
Operated the store during scheduled shift
Greeted and assisted customers
Received and shipped stock
Handled special orders/transfers of garments
Handled cash and card payments as well as tax exempt and various other types of transactions
Handled returns and exchanges, as well as refunds
Maintained cleanliness and tidiness of sales floor at all times