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Christina Childs

Orillia,ON

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Early Childhood Educator

YMCA Of Simcoe Muskoka
12.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced children''s cognitive development by implementing play-based learning activities.
  • Fostered social skills and emotional growth in children through daily group activities and individualized attention.
  • Improved literacy skills in young learners by incorporating storytelling, songs, and reading materials into lessons.
  • Boosted language development in non-native speakers through targeted language instruction and bilingual resources.
  • Promoted fine motor skill development with hands-on art projects and sensory play experiences.
  • Increased early numeracy understanding by integrating counting games, number recognition, and basic math concepts into everyday activities.
  • Supported diverse learning needs of children with tailored lesson plans and differentiated instruction techniques.
  • Partnered with parents to facilitate consistent routines and reinforce positive behaviors in children both at home and in the classroom setting.
  • Created a safe, nurturing environment for all children by enforcing strict health and safety protocols within the classroom.
  • Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, providing regular feedback to parents regarding their child''s developmental milestones.
  • Implemented STEM-focused activities to introduce students to scientific concepts while fostering problem-solving skills.
  • Encouraged physical activity among students by incorporating movement breaks throughout the day and coordinating outdoor playtime opportunities.
  • Developed strong relationships with families through open communication channels, parent-teacher conferences, and community events participation.
  • Implemented culturally responsive teaching practices that celebrated diversity within the classroom community while encouraging inclusion among peers from various backgrounds.
  • Supported children in developing self-regulation skills using positive reinforcement, modeling, and age-appropriate redirection techniques.
  • Continuously pursued professional growth opportunities through participation in workshops, webinars, conferences, and coursework to stay current with best practices within the early childhood education field.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.

Personal Support Worker

Champion Manor / Serenity Living
01.2010 - 02.2015
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Contributed to an interdisciplinary team approach when addressing complex client situations or needs.
  • Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal support work.
  • Advocated for client rights and autonomy while navigating the complexities of various healthcare systemssettings.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Education

Birth Support Worker (Doula) - Pregnacy Support Person

Doula Canada
Toronto, ON

Personal Support Worker -

Georgian Collage
Barrie, ON

Bachelor Of Therapeutic Recreation - Sport And Leisure Management

Georgian Collage
Orillia, ON
08.2013

Developmental Support Worker -

Georgian Collage
Orillia, ON
06.2010

Early Childhood Education -

Georgian Collage
Orillia, ON
06.2009

Skills

  • Nutrition Knowledge
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • Lesson Plan Creation
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Health and safety protocols
  • Conflict resolution
  • Child-centered approach
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Curriculum Development
  • Goal Setting
  • Nutrition Education
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
  • Communicable Disease Knowledge
  • Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)

Timeline

Registered Early Childhood Educator

YMCA Of Simcoe Muskoka
12.2023 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Champion Manor / Serenity Living
01.2010 - 02.2015

Birth Support Worker (Doula) - Pregnacy Support Person

Doula Canada

Personal Support Worker -

Georgian Collage

Bachelor Of Therapeutic Recreation - Sport And Leisure Management

Georgian Collage

Developmental Support Worker -

Georgian Collage

Early Childhood Education -

Georgian Collage

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