Joanne Blanchard-mcdaniel
Saranac Lake,New York
Summary
Reliable and compassionate Job Title offering expertise in planning activities, maintaining safety and improving behavior. Well-versed in needs and behaviors of children between ages of Number and Number. Skilled at coordinating events, directing craft times and setting up field trips to offer children numerous learning opportunities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Child Care
Rose Blanchard
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Supported young children through development of life skills such as taking turns, resolving conflict and expressing emotions appropriately.
- Maintained safe environment by keeping watchful eye on children.
- Played engaging, age-appropriate games to entertain and educate children.
- Created safe, inviting in-home environment conducive to structured activity and unstructured play.
- Prepared tasty, nutritious meals for children.
- Vacuumed, cleaned up toys and emptied dishwasher to help family members with housekeeping tasks.
- Administered prescribed medications in accordance with written instructions.
- Encouraged children to transition from diapers and assisted in development of good restroom habits.
Preschool Teacher/ Maintenance
Little School Of The Adirondacks
05.2015 - 05.2022
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Cook/ Waitress
Packbasket Diner
06.2011 - 05.2020
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Cleaner
Adirondack Medical Center
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
- Provided assistance to other staff members with cleaning of difficult areas.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
Mental Health Worker/bus Driver
Citizen Advocates
07.2011 - 11.2014
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members. Drove clients to homes and back to facility
Education
Saranac Lake Senior High School
Saranac Lake, NY06.1985
Skills
- Mobile Devices
- Folding Clean Laundry
- General Housekeeping
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Toileting Assistance
- Language Skills Development
- Life Skills Development
- Running Errands
- Educational Games
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Emergency Services
- Arts and Crafts
- Administering Medications
Timeline
Home Child Care
Rose Blanchard
05.2022 - 11.2023
Preschool Teacher/ Maintenance
Little School Of The Adirondacks
05.2015 - 05.2022
Cleaner
Adirondack Medical Center
01.2014 - 05.2016
Mental Health Worker/bus Driver
Citizen Advocates
07.2011 - 11.2014
Cook/ Waitress
Packbasket Diner
06.2011 - 05.2020
Saranac Lake Senior High School