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Diane Bucyk

Diane Bucyk

Edmonton,ab

Summary

Childcare professional with commitment to high standards and delivering results. Proven track record in maintaining safe and stimulating environment for children while accommodating varying needs and schedules. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless care and support.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Daycare Worker

Ounce Time Daycare
09.2021 - 03.2025
  • Improved daycare environment by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety standards consistently.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Helped children learn how to complete small chores appropriate for age level.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Enhanced children''s well-being by providing a safe and nurturing environment.

Private Dayhome

Self-employeed
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
  • Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
  • Implemented creative art projects to encourage self-expression and fine motor skill development among young children.

Day Home Provider

Leduc Strathcona Services For Children Family Day Home
11.2018 - 09.2019
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Enhanced children''s well-being by providing a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Provided healthy meals and snacks for children, adhering to any dietary restrictions or preferences.

Daycare Assistant

Once Upon A Time Daycare
10.2014 - 06.2018
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
  • Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
  • Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
  • Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility at all times.
  • Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
  • Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
  • Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
  • Improved children''s social skills through engaging group activities and outings.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.

Commercial Baker

Co-op Bakery
09.2013 - 06.2014
  • Ensured compliance with all federal and state regulations, conducting thorough due diligence on each transaction.
  • Enhanced cross-selling efforts by collaborating closely with other departments including retail banking, investment services, and wealth management divisions.
  • Delivered engaging presentations at community events and conferences to raise brand awareness among potential commercial banking clients.
  • Led a team of junior bankers in handling day-to-day operations such as loan processing, account management, and customer service inquiries.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients by maintaining consistent communication and providing personalized service.
  • Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build business reputation and revenue base.
  • Demonstrated versatility within the role by performing various tasks such as decorating cakes, preparing doughs, mixing batters, and baking pastries as required for business needs.
  • Mixed dough, scaled breads, and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed baking duties.

Day Home Provider

Vegreville Family Day Home
09.2012 - 09.2013
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.

Day Home Provider

Leduc Strathcona Services For Childern
10.2001 - 08.2012
  • 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 snacks and meals.
  • Helped children learn how to complete small chores appropriate for age level.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Enhanced children''s well-being by providing a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Provided healthy meals and snacks for children, adhering to any dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Assisted with bedtime routines, ensuring a consistent schedule for optimal rest and development.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bev Facey Community High School
Sherwood Park, AB
09-1991

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Infant care
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Activity planning
  • Health and safety
  • Early childhood development
  • Child development
  • Early childhood education
  • CPR training
  • Meal preparation
  • Safety
  • Child development support

Languages

English

Certification

Standard Child care first Aid @CPR/AED Level B

Level1 Orientation Qualification Certificate

Alberta Health food safety Courses

Intervention Record check

Police Security Clearance


Timeline

Daycare Worker

Ounce Time Daycare
09.2021 - 03.2025

Private Dayhome

Self-employeed
09.2019 - 09.2021

Day Home Provider

Leduc Strathcona Services For Children Family Day Home
11.2018 - 09.2019

Daycare Assistant

Once Upon A Time Daycare
10.2014 - 06.2018

Commercial Baker

Co-op Bakery
09.2013 - 06.2014

Day Home Provider

Vegreville Family Day Home
09.2012 - 09.2013

Day Home Provider

Leduc Strathcona Services For Childern
10.2001 - 08.2012

High School Diploma -

Bev Facey Community High School
Diane Bucyk