Ciel Patenaude
Calgary
Summary
Proven childcare professional with extensive experience at My Moms Friends and Family, demonstrating exceptional patience, empathy, and a strong work ethic. Excelled in creating educational and engaging environments, significantly enhancing children's developmental progress. Skilled in maintaining safe spaces and managing routines, earning trust and commendation from families for reliability and effective communication.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
My Moms Friends and Family
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
Volunteer
Eagle Feather Ridding
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
No Degree -
Springbank Community High School
Calgary, ABSkills
- Patience and Empathy
- Time Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Reliability
- Following Directions
- Flexible scheduling
- Child Supervision
- Maintaining safe environment
- Toddler care experience
- Childcare
- Meal and snack times
- Housekeeping
- Managing routines
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
equestrain riding
i have been doing horseback riding for 6 years now i do bareback i work out in all kinds of weather i ride at my barn but i also work there all year round mostly in the summer i volunteer work at eagle feather riding working with horses and all kinds of ages of people i have work with people starting from the age 10 to 70
Timeline
Volunteer
Eagle Feather Ridding
06.2022 - Current
Babysitter
My Moms Friends and Family
No Degree -
Springbank Community High School