Shami Raymond
Surrey,Canada
Summary
Dynamic childcare professional with a strong focus on promoting developmental growth through individualized intervention strategies. Specializes in facilitating language development and enhancing social skills, utilizing structured activities and guided play. Delivers compassionate care while ensuring a safe and supportive environment for children and families.
Overview
1
1
Language
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Private Household
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2026 - 07.2026
- Provided full time care of baby (for an out of town family) in a safe, nurturing and engaging environment
- Prepared healthy breakfasts and snacks while maintaining the baby's daily feeding schedule
- Dressed the baby each morning and followed daily routines to support healthy development.
- Supported gross motor development by encouraging walking and practicing balance on play equipment, enhancing confidence through guided supervision.
- Promoted cognitive and social development through age-appropriate activities and interactive play, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated social skill development by engaging baby in group play activities with peers, modeling interaction with other children to enhance confidence and participation.
- Introduced simple baby sign language to encourage early communication of basic needs such as hunger and thirst.
- Transported the baby safely to community playgroups and activities.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties and ran errands for the family.
Behavior Interventionist
Private Household
Surrey, Canada
10.2022 - 11.2025
- Provided crisis intervention services to ensure the safety and well-being of the children.
- Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors, informing targeted intervention strategies.
- Work one-on-one with siblings who have ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) by implementing individualized behavior plans.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement and tailored consequences, enhancing children's behavioral outcomes.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans to improve social skills, teaching and reinforcing turn-taking and conversation initiation to foster peer relationships and participation.s.
- Taught new skills to children to enhance their learning and development. and make environment changes to help reduce disruptive behaviors.
Nanny
Private Household
Langley, Canada
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Promoted emotional well-being by providing consistent, nurturing care tailored to the child's needs.
- Facilitated language development for non-verbal toddler through reading aloud, storytelling, and engaging in meaningful conversations.
- Fostered a safe and stimulating environment with age-appropriate activities.
- Cultivated a love of learning through interactive educational activities, promoting curiosity and critical thinking.
- Assisted in implementing sleep routines, improving restfulness for the child.
- Managed household tasks including laundry, light cleaning, and errands to support the family.
- Supported parents in guiding child through toilet training process.
- Supported daily self-care routines, including bathing, dressing and teeth brushing.
Resource Social Woker
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Chilliwack, British Columbia
03.2003 - 01.2019
- Coordinated successful reunifications of children with families, ensuring thorough evaluations and targeted interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention, addressing immediate safety concerns and coordinating emergency responses.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions, safety concerns and areas for improvement.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with clients through empathetic, culturally sensitive communication to enhance engagement.
- Connected clients to essential resources, including housing assistance, mental health counseling and educational programs.
- Guided clients in making informed decisions by connecting them with relevant resources and options for support.
- Supported clients in achieving stability, safety and long term well being.
Education
Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR
Canadian Red Cross
Surrey, BC08-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Trinity Western University
Langley01-2005
Skills
- Infant and toddler care
- First aid certification
- Housekeeping and light cleaning
- Safe driving record
- Outdoor activity planning
- Emotional support
- Energetic and cheerful attitude
- Friendly and approachable demeanor
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Nanny
Private Household
01.2026 - 07.2026
Behavior Interventionist
Private Household
10.2022 - 11.2025
Nanny
Private Household
05.2021 - 06.2023
Resource Social Woker
Ministry of Children and Family Development
03.2003 - 01.2019
Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR
Canadian Red Cross
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Trinity Western University