Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer

Salem Opheim

Watrous,SK

Summary

Eager 15 year old teenager, always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. I can handle and manage most technology. I have personally built my own computer from the ground up so i know the ins and outs of a lot of different tech things. I have never had an actual job before but i am a quick learner and willing to learn. I would also enjoy the opportunity to get the experiance in the work field.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Babysitter

Arnette Wagg
04.2021 - 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.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • 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.
  • Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
  • Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
  • Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
  • Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
  • Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
  • Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
  • Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
  • Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities.
  • Improved children's bedtime routines with consistent schedules and calming activities.
  • Ensured cleanliness and hygiene by organizing children's living and play areas.
  • Maintained open communication with parents about daily activities, behaviors, and concerns.
  • Arranged transportation for school and activities, ensuring punctuality.
  • Negotiated conflict between children, teaching resolution skills and empathy.
  • Monitored progress in self-care tasks, encouraging independence.
  • Implemented reward system for chores and homework, motivating positive behavior.
  • Adapted activities to meet varying needs and interests of children under care.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.

Volunteer

Grand Parents
01.2017 - 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.
  • Supervised children of various ages on playground and field trips.
  • Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
  • Boosted creativity through hands-on art projects that allowed children to express themselves freely while developing fine motor skills.
  • Managed conflicts among children, facilitating peaceful resolutions and promoting empathy.
  • Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
  • Watched and redirected inappropriate student behavior.
  • Helped children with homework assignments.
  • Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and team-building exercises.
  • Created an enjoyable atmosphere during babysitting sessions through storytelling, games, and music.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Helped children learn how to complete small chores appropriate for age level.
  • Served as a positive role model for young children by modeling appropriate language usage, manners, and conflict resolution methods.
  • Promoted good behavior by using positive reinforcement techniques, such as praise and rewards.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Handled emergencies calmly and efficiently while following established safety protocols provided by the parents.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Developed strong bonds with families, resulting in long-term relationships and repeat babysitting opportunities.
  • Established trust among families within local community networks leading to numerous referrals from satisfied clients.
  • Displayed adaptability when faced with changing family dynamics or unexpected scheduling alterations.
  • 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.
  • Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
  • Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.

Teacher Helper

Father Vashon Elementary
01.2015 - 08.2022
  • Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
  • Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
  • Supported teacher in monitoring students during lunch periods, recess, and other non-instructional times to maintain safety and orderliness.
  • Assisted in handing out papers/quizzes or anything else the teacher may have needed help with
  • Helped fellow classmates with things they did not understand
  • Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat, and organized.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks, and supplemental activities.
  • Aided students with special needs by adapting instructional materials and providing personalized guidance throughout lessons.
  • Brought the attendance back to the office everyday

Education

No Degree - High School Grade 10

Winston High School
Watrous
09.2023 - Current

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Strong work ethic
  • Reliability
  • Following directions
  • Critical thinking
  • Dependability
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Conflict resolution
  • Active listening
  • Managing routines
  • Administering medicines
  • Overnight care
  • Extremelly good with computers
  • I work well with others
  • Have almost no issues learning something new

Timeline

No Degree - High School Grade 10

Winston High School
09.2023 - Current

Babysitter

Arnette Wagg
04.2021 - Current

Volunteer

Grand Parents
01.2017 - Current

Teacher Helper

Father Vashon Elementary
01.2015 - 08.2022
Salem Opheim