Rachel Garber
Summary
Patient and understanding child-care professional. Adheres to kind and compassionate approach when dealing with discipline issues. Experienced in working with and organizing programming for neurodiverse children and children from high-risk demographics.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny/Cook (Casual)
Spence Family
01.2024 - Current
- Supported infant play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for child.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as cooking weekly family meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child's social and emotional growth.
Caregiver/Stay at Home Mom
Self-employed
05.2014 - Current
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, and meal preparation
- Coordinated therapy appointments and followed therapy plans.
- Maintained calm demeanor and successfully de-escalated challenging behaviors.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Child and Youth Worker
Commission To Every Nation
04.2009 - 03.2013
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in emotional and educational areas.
- Organized Sponsorship Program for over 70 kids to help meet school supplies needs of Children at Risk in various slum communities
- Served food and provided safe supervised place to play at children's soup kitchen.
- Worked as a translator for various mission's teams coming to Costa Rica to help.
Receptionist/Mail Room Worker
Law Society of Alberta
09.2007 - 03.2009
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Set-up meeting rooms with snacks and beverages.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
Insurance Receptionist
Alberta Motor Association
01.2006 - 07.2006
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific insurance agents.
- Updated client records, Calculated floats, and completed batches.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
Customer Service Representative/ Travel Counselor
Alberta Motor Association
10.2003 - 11.2004
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details and cross-selling relevant products.
- Assisted customers with hotel reservations, Mapping road trip routes, International Drivers Permits, and Passport Photos.
Education
Biblical And Theological Studies
Calvary Chapel Bible College
PeruTeaching English Abroad Course
Bow Valley College
CalgaryHigh School Diploma -
James Fowler High School
Calgary, AB06.2003
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking and Organization
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Fluent Spanish
- Patience and understanding
- Emotionally supportive
- Infant care experience
- Toddler care experience
- Early Childhood Development Level 1
- Basic CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Nanny/Cook (Casual)
Spence Family
01.2024 - Current
Caregiver/Stay at Home Mom
Self-employed
05.2014 - Current
Child and Youth Worker
Commission To Every Nation
04.2009 - 03.2013
Receptionist/Mail Room Worker
Law Society of Alberta
09.2007 - 03.2009
Insurance Receptionist
Alberta Motor Association
01.2006 - 07.2006
Customer Service Representative/ Travel Counselor
Alberta Motor Association
10.2003 - 11.2004
Biblical And Theological Studies
Calvary Chapel Bible College
Teaching English Abroad Course
Bow Valley College
High School Diploma -
James Fowler High School
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