Kayleigh Barnhart
Fredericton
Summary
With a proven track record at Camp Wegesegum and in private childcare, I excel in creating educational and engaging environments for children of all ages. My strong work ethic and problem-solving abilities have been instrumental in fostering safe, inclusive settings, while my patience and active listening skills ensure personalized care. Achievements include significantly improving children's social skills and safety awareness.
Friendly and dependable with natural ability to engage and care for young children, ensuring safe and nurturing environment. Knowledge of child development and safety protocols combines with skills in basic first aid and creative activity planning. Committed to providing positive impact through attentive and compassionate care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Family And Neighbors
11.2023 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- 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.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Maintained open communication with parents about daily activities, behaviors, and concerns.
- Managed scheduling of playdates, appointments, and extracurricular activities for structured days.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks to support health and well-being.
Volunteer
Camp Wegesegum, Chipman Youth Centre
01.2021 - 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.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow team members to plan successful events that met organizational objectives while engaging the community.
- Increased cultural awareness with organization of multicultural festivals.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading local clean-up events.
- Supported efficient operations at homeless shelter, preparing meals and organizing supplies.
- Ensured safety and well-being of campers through diligent supervision during all activities.
- Created and maintained pleasant atmosphere to help campers feel comfortable and secure.
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to create a positive, inclusive environment for all campers.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Oversaw cleanup efforts after meals and activities, instilling responsibility in campers while keeping facilities tidy and organized.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to resolve camper conflicts.
- Created fun and educational activities for campers.
- Promoted teamwork among campers through group projects and cooperative games designed to build social skills.
- Assembled and disassembled tents for offsite events.
- Supported the training process for new volunteers, sharing best practices and knowledge gained from past experiences.
- Supervised groups of children in log cabins for sleepaway camp.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
Education
No Degree -
FHS
Fredericton, NBSkills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Following directions
- Reliability
- Maintaining safe environment
- Child supervision
- Attention to detail
- Toddler care experience
- Childcare
- Meal and snack times
- Active listening
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Positively influenced kids with behavior issues, improving family quality of life.
- Cared for 3 children ages 11, 9 and 5.
- Earned numerous referrals to other families due to exceptional reliability, affordable rate, and positive reports.
- Received consistent positive remarks for quality of care.
- Increased parents' happiness by taking on additional chores and relieving burdens.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Interests
- Drawing and Painting
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Music
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Fashion
- Acting and Theater
- Camping
- Hiking
- Gardening
- Volunteering
- Digital Art and Animation
- Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Fashion and Style
- DIY and Home Improvement
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Reading
- Animal Care
- I like looking at the stars and learning about constellations
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Woodworking
- Geocaching
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Astrology
- Genealogy
- Participating in local clean-up initiatives
- Strategy Games
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Cooking
- Engaging in food photography and sharing culinary creations on social media
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Baking
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Food Photography
- Bread Making
- Swimming
- Volunteer Work
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Community Cleanup
- Volunteer Travel
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Road Trips
Timeline
Babysitter
Family And Neighbors
11.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Camp Wegesegum, Chipman Youth Centre
01.2021 - Current
No Degree -
FHS
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