Hi, I’m
Joan Miller
CAlgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Silverado Creek Seniors Community
Health Care Aide
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Provided total hygiene care to 19 patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
Winston Heights Daycare
Childcare Assistant
09.2019 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
- Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Education
MTG Health Care Academy Calgary, AB
03.2022
Ashworth College Georgia, United States Of America
08.2018
Skills
- Hygiene practices
- Student relations
- Engagement
- Practical Learning
- Student Motivation
- Child Development
- Problem solving abilities
- organization and time management
- creativity
- patience
- caring and attitude
- empathy
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Silverado Creek Seniors Community
06.2021 - Current
Childcare Assistant
Winston Heights Daycare
09.2019 - 01.2021
MTG Health Care Academy
Ashworth College
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