Mikaela Robbins
Cambridge,ON
Summary
A passionate child life student dedicated to helping children navigate challenging situations with compassion and support. Seeking practical experience and mentorship from experienced professionals, I am committed to further develop my abilities and make a meaningful difference in the field of child life.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Family Nanny
Ariana Christie
04.2022 - Current
- Promote positive and nurturing environments to support social and emotional development of twin toddlers and one-year old.
- Create sensory play activities to promote learning through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity.
- Promote language development skills through encouraging sign language, reading and storytelling.
- Travel with family to care for children, allowing parents to have a break while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Create strong relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments and encouraging open communication.
- Organize home and light housework duties.
Occasional Nanny
Christina Hunke
04.2017 - Current
- Built a positive and nurturing environment to support the social and emotional growth of four young children.
- Work with parents to develop and implement behavioural programs to promote positive behaviour.
- Travel with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Develop games and activities to support learning and verbal skills.
- Assist with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Communicate effectively with parents about daily schedules and activities.
Administrative Assistant
Cambridge Heat Treating Inc.
04.2015 - 03.2022
- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable.
- Ran various errands for employer.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Performed various human resource tasks.
Sales Associate
Brock University Campus Store
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Analyzed and properly processed product returns, assisting customers with finding alternative merchandise to meet needs.
- Collaborated with other staff and managers on ways to improve the store.
- Engaged with customers and other staff to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Education
Master of Science - Child Life And Pediatric Psychosocial Care
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Child Health
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON10.2021
High School Diploma -
Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School
Guelph, ON06.2017
Skills
- Strong organization skills
- Outstanding time management
- Professional
- Excellent communication skills
- Good initiative
- Flexible
- Dependable
- Good collaborator
Additional Information
Juravinski Cancer Centre (12/2023 - Current)
- Assist Child Life Specialist by organizing and preparing materials and resources.
- Research various resources that can be used for grief and bereavement education.
- Experience the non-patient facing side of child life.
McMaster Children's Hospital - Inpatient Pediatrics (2019 - Current)
- Assist Child Life staff with special events and activities happening in the hospital.
- Spend time with patients and their siblings when parents need a break or are unable to be with them.
- Nurture infants who have limited physical contact from their main caregiver.
- Train new volunteers and teach them about their roles and responsibilities.
Dr. Porwal - Pediatrician (01/2020 - 03/2020)
- Job-shadowed to learn the roles and responsibilities of a pediatrician for a student placement.
- Prepared exam rooms for patient visits.
- Maintained and sanitized waiting room area so children had a safe space to play while waiting for their appointment.
- Built rapport and offered support to children and families while they waited to see the doctor.
Certification
Infant CPR Certification
Children's Grief and Bereavement Certificate (SickKids Hospital)
Play Therapy Certificate
Timeline
Private Family Nanny
Ariana Christie
04.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Brock University Campus Store
09.2018 - 09.2020
Occasional Nanny
Christina Hunke
04.2017 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Cambridge Heat Treating Inc.
04.2015 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Child Life And Pediatric Psychosocial Care
McMaster University
Bachelor of Arts - Child Health
Brock University
High School Diploma -
Bishop Macdonell Catholic Secondary School