SOLOMON OPOKU MENSAH
Ajax,ON
Summary
Focused Childcare team member offering excellent record of success caring for children of varied ages and backgrounds. Skilled in planning and managing hands-on activities to promote development. Certified in CPR and first aid with proven history of responding to emergencies with grace and reasoned thinking.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Assistant
Bellus Care
London, ON
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted in leading and organizing activities for children such as arts, crafts, games and reading stories.
- Provided supervision and care to young children ranging from infants to pre-school age.
- Helped with mealtime preparation and cleanup including serving food, setting tables, washing dishes.
- Created stimulating learning opportunities through hands-on experience with educational toys and materials.
Daycare Worker
Genesis daycare
Bradford, ON
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted in leading and organizing activities for children such as arts, crafts, games and reading stories.
- Provided supervision and care to young children ranging from infants to pre-school age.
- Helped with mealtime preparation and cleanup including serving food, setting tables, washing dishes.
- Ensured safety of the children by monitoring their play areas and activities throughout the day.
- Maintained classroom cleanliness by tidying up toys, wiping down surfaces and vacuuming rugs.
- Developed positive relationships with parents through communication about their child's daily activities.
- Supported teachers in planning lessons that were developmentally appropriate for each age group.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress of each child's learning objectives.
- Encouraged socialization among peers by facilitating interactions between kids during outdoor playtime.
- Assessed individual needs of children regarding emotional stability, physical health and mental capacities.
- Administered basic first aid when necessary while notifying parents or guardians immediately.
- Kept accurate records of attendance, meals served, nap times and other important information related to childcare.
- Communicated effectively with families on a regular basis regarding any changes in behavior or health issues.
- Followed all state regulations pertaining to childcare facilities including sanitizing materials after use by multiple children.
- Created stimulating learning opportunities through hands-on experience with educational toys and materials.
- Attended workshops related to early childhood education topics such as language development or nutrition.
- Developed lesson plans based on the interests of each group of children that incorporated fun activities into learning experiences.
- Assisted teachers during transitions between activities ensuring smooth transitions without disruption or confusion.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Service Worker
Humber College
Toronto, ON09-2026
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Activities leadership
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Creative lesson planning
- Classroom Instruction
- CPR training
- Early Childhood Education
- Child development knowledge
- Care Planning
- Social Development
- Special Needs Care
- Classroom Organization
Timeline
Daycare Assistant
Bellus Care
03.2022 - 03.2023
Daycare Worker
Genesis daycare
03.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Service Worker
Humber College