Alana Arp
Canada
Summary
Proven caregiver with experience at Robyn & Tim Whyte, adept in emotional support and early childhood education. Excelled in creating nurturing environments, fostering social development, and ensuring safety. Achieved significant improvements in children's cognitive and emotional growth. Skilled in multitasking and communication, consistently meeting family needs with a cheerful and energetic demeanor. Exceptional Nanny with experience supporting daily success and health of children of varying needs and interests. Versatile and adaptable in conducting errands, cooking, changing diapers and entertaining children according to parental specifications. Reliable and supportive member of house operations, assisting family as extenuating circumstances arise. Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for up to 3 children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child. Eager employee always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Live-Out Nanny
Robyn & Tim Whyte
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by implementing age-appropriate activities and routines.
- Promoted language development through storytelling, reading, and engaging in conversations with the children.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, ensuring open communication regarding their child''s progress and needs.
- Managed daily schedules for children, including meals, playtime, homework assistance, and bedtime routines.
- Implemented creative learning opportunities to enhance cognitive growth through arts and crafts projects.
- Facilitated social development by arranging playdates and outings with peers on a regular basis.
- Assisted in potty training efforts for toddlers while maintaining a patient and supportive approach.
- Provided consistent discipline according to parental guidelines while respecting individual child''s needs.
- Transported children safely to school events, doctor appointments, extracurricular activities using proper car seat protocols.
- Encouraged physical activity through outdoor playtime, sports participation, and structured exercise routines.
- Taught basic life skills such as personal hygiene practices to promote independence among the children under my care.
- Resolved conflicts between siblings or peers by employing effective problem-solving techniques promoting harmonious relationships.
- Performed light housekeeping duties relevant to childcare areas ensuring cleanliness and safety standards were maintained consistently.
- Administered medications when necessary following parents'' instructions and guidelines closely monitoring any adverse reactions.
- Supported families during transitions such as new sibling arrivals or moving homes providing extra care and attention required.
- Assisted older children with homework assignments offering guidance and clarification when needed to reinforce learning concepts.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
Beverage Server
Fallsview Casino
11.1996 - 02.2019
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly serving beverages and attending to special requests.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring optimal service for patrons.
- Collaborated with bartenders and kitchen staff for seamless service during peak hours.
- Developed rapport with regular customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Utilized knowledge of menu items and ingredients to make personalized recommendations for guests.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper handling of payments and tips.
- Completed mandatory alcohol server training to comply with local regulations and maintain a safe environment for patrons.
- Adhered to strict sanitation standards, minimizing the risk of foodborne illness or contamination.
- Balanced multiple responsibilities efficiently, providing exceptional service during high-traffic shifts.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, prioritizing guest satisfaction and maintaining a positive atmosphere.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to minimize wait times for guests during busy periods.
- Contributed to team success through active communication and collaboration with colleagues across all departments.
- Demonstrated flexibility in scheduling, adapting quickly to last-minute changes or additional shift coverage requirements when necessary.
- Assisted in training new hires on best practices for beverage service, contributing to overall team proficiency.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness, frequently cleaning and organizing serving and beverage backstock areas.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Prepared hot coffee and tea according to customer requests.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Education
High School Diploma -
Laura Secord Secondary School
St. Catharines, ON06.1982
Skills
- Nutritional knowledge
- Arts and crafts
- Early Childhood Education
- Homework Assistance
- Housekeeping abilities
- Emotional Support
- Activity Planning
- Safety awareness
- Social Development
- Outdoor activities
- Meal Preparation
- Reading encouragement
- Transportation provision
- Potty training
- Sleep Training
- Music Appreciation
- Child Supervision
- Light Housekeeping
- Valid passport
- Reliable transportation
- Approachable
- Family Support
- Grocery shopping
- Cheerful and energetic
- Excellent driving record
- Active listener
- Valid Driver's License
- Food handling training
- Friendly
- Toilet training
- Dependable and Responsible
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Parent Interaction
- Attention to Detail
Languages
English
Additional Information
I have registered for a First aid and AED course. it will be completed with St. John Ambulance service by the end of June 2024
Timeline
Live-Out Nanny
Robyn & Tim Whyte
08.2019 - 10.2022
Beverage Server
Fallsview Casino
11.1996 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Laura Secord Secondary School
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