Kind and considerate Babysitter with great recommendations earned by providing individualized care. Led exciting and safe activities while setting examples for appropriate social behavior. Talked with children about personal interests to build relationships and trust.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Babysitter
Lindsey Rae Boxell
Campbellford, ON
07.2019 - Current
Communicated positively with children and guardians.
Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Prepared healthy, age-appropriate, allergy free snacks and meals.
Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
Family with 4 children ranging in age from 11-3
Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
Volunteer
Warkworth Lilac Festival Victorian Tea Party
Warkworth, Ontario
05.2017 - Current
Assisted with special events or programs.
Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Worked to serve high tea to customers while maintaining a professional and friendly attitude to ensure everyone attending the event had an enjoyable experience
Presented a gift and served high tea to the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario; the Honorable Elizabeth Dowdeswell
Volunteer
Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival
Warkworth, ON
03.2012 - Current
Assisted with special events or programs.
Cleaned tables, trays, outdoor eating areas, and floors to maintain a clean and operational facility for the pancake breakfast at the festival.
Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Greeted visitors and answered questions about the programs available at the festival.
Assisted with small children so parents could enjoy their breakfast and time at the festival.
Volunteer
Girl Guide Camp
Warkworth, ON
05.2022 - 05.2022
Planned and implemented a sleepover camp for my Pathfinder Unit.
Ensured a clean, neat and operational campsite to serve our camp needs.
Used strong interpersonal communication skills to run the camp in a smooth manner.
Implemented age appropriate and fun activities to keep the camp engaging and enjoyable.
Planning involved setting a menu that served dietary/allergy needs, activities that were engaging to everyone, budgeting, and safety.
Volunteer
Road Cleanup
Warkworth, ON
04.2016 - 04.2019
Assisted with road cleanup with my girl guide unit from Sparks to Guides to help fundraise money for units.
Worked in groups of 4 people to clean a 2km to 4km stretch of the county road we were assigned.
Education
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
Cobourg, ON
06.2025
Elementary School Diploma -
St. Mary Catholic Elementary School
Campbellford, ON
06.2021
Skills
Child Safety Procedures
Self-Confidence Development
Meal Planning and Preparation/ Allergy Understanding
Regulating Schedules
Behavior Management
Activity Planning and Coordination
Scheduling Events and Programs
Positive Reinforcement Methods
Computer Proficiency
Safety Procedures
Basic knowledge of First Aid (not certified at this time)
Excellent with Young Children
Accomplishments
Earned "Lady Baden Powell Pin" through GGC for completing 15 hours of community service while in my Guide years, 1 international service project (made pillowcase dresses for girls in Africa) and completed 2 badges in each of the 8 areas of the program.
Earned "Canada Cord" through GGC for completing 15 hours of community service while in my Pathfinder years, completed 4 badges in each of the 8 areas of the program and successfully planned and ran 3 camps in each year of my program.
Affiliations
Girl Guides of Canada member since 2012
Certification
Babysitter Course, through Campbellford Community Resource Centre, 2018
Basic First Aid in 2018 through the babysitter course