ELMA PAJAC
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Committed Private Nanny with extensive experience at Nicole Hartley, specializing in child supervision and nutritional planning. Energetic professional experienced watching children and leading fun activities in home settings. Successful in keeping environment organized and instructing children in safe behaviors. Well-versed in caring for children with special dietary, emotional or physical considerations. Compassionate professional in child care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in early childhood development, behavior management techniques, and educational activity planning. Excel using empathy, communication, and patience to foster trusting relationships with children and parents alike. Compassionate professional with background as Private Nanny, specializing in providing individualized care to children of various ages. Strengths include strong communication skills, adaptability to different family environments, and ability to plan educational activities promoting physical, social and cognitive development. Noteworthy impact from previous roles includes fostering positive relationships with families and creating safe, inclusive environments conducive for child growth and development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Nicole Hartley
Oakville, Ontario
08.2008 - 02.2025
- Provided attentive care and supervision for children in a safe environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to children's dietary requirements and preferences.
- Ensured a clean and safe play area by regularly tidying up spaces used by children.
- Developed strong relationships with children through trust-building and positive interactions.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Monitored behavior of the children to enforce appropriate conduct standards set by parents.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Provided positive reinforcement through rewards systems for good behavior.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
- Facilitated safe, caring, and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
- Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
- Planned recreational activities to enhance physical development and explore stimulating exercises.
- Posted parents' contact information and first responder phone numbers in case of emergency situations.
- Administered medication according to parental instructions.
- Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Eastern Philippines
Catarman Northern Samar Philippines04-2000
Some College (No Degree) - Care Giver Course
San Lorenzo Ruis College
Catarman Northern SamarSome College (No Degree) - Personal Support Worker
Canadian Institute of Management And Technology
Hamilton, ONSkills
- Child supervision
- Nutritional planning
- Emergency response
- Activity organization
- Household management
- Child development
- Parent communication
- Toileting and feeding
- Housekeeping
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Reading and storytelling
- Outdoor play supervision
- First aid certification
- Potty training assistance
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
Certification
- National Association of Career Colleges
- Personal Support Worker- Distance Education
Timeline
Private Nanny
Nicole Hartley
08.2008 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Eastern Philippines
Some College (No Degree) - Care Giver Course
San Lorenzo Ruis College
Some College (No Degree) - Personal Support Worker
Canadian Institute of Management And Technology