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