Paige Marchant
Brea,CA
Summary
Caring and competent Childcare Provider experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Coordinator
Garden Park Care Home
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained files and filing, keeping sensitive information confidential
- Maintained office/home inventory by assisting with supply orders
- Offered companionship and emotional support to clients while assisting with daily tasks
- Established professional and collaborative working relationships with company associates and external parties.
Part-time Nanny
Kim Family
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked with 8 month boy in late afternoon/evenings
- Built trust through open communication with both children and their parents
- Took baby for walks or played in park, maximizing time spent outdoors
- Kept record of daily activities including bottles/oz's drank, diapers & sleep start/end
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
Part time Nanny
Siddiq Family
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Took care of baby girl aged 4 months at start
- Assisted in sleep training with transferring baby from co-sleeping to sleeping in her own room
- Helped with transition to solid foods & prepared healthy introduction foods
- Coordinated a daily routine with the parents
- Performed light housekeeping tasks for baby and household
- Provided transportation for errands or appointments as needed throughout the day
- Created activities to help child achieve gross & fine motor milestones
- Met regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
Au Pair / Nanny
Cultural Care
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Enhanced family''s daily routine by providing attentive childcare and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
- Improved children''s language skills through engaging conversations and interactive language games.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
- Supported emotional development through empathetic listening and guidance during difficult situations or conflicts.
- Provided reliable transportation to various appointments, activities, and outings while maintaining safety standards.
- Ensured household cleanliness by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, tidying up toys or organizing play spaces.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the home by demonstrating flexibility adaptability when faced with unexpected changes or challenges.
- Facilitated bedtime routines by reading stories, playing calming music or engaging in relaxation techniques promoting restful sleep for the children.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
Bakery Staff
Morrisons Supermarket
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service.
- Maintained a clean and organized bakery environment, ensuring optimal working conditions.
- Provided guidance to new employees, fostering a supportive work environment and enhancing team performance.
- Contributed to visual merchandising efforts, creating appealing displays that attracted customers'' attention.
- Consistently met daily production goals by effectively managing time and resources while multitasking various assigned duties.
- Recommended new bakery items to customers based on taste preferences, building rapport and boosting sales.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Effectively managed inventory to minimize waste and optimize product availability.
Early Years Practitioner
Lucy Applewhite Childminding / St Columb Minor Preschool
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Worked with children aged 0-15
- Delivered appropriate physical, emotional, intellectual and social development activities to young children
- Developed strong relationships with parents, guardians and carers to ensure their expectations were met
- Monitored daily routines ensuring consistency was maintained throughout each day's activities
- Actively participated in team meetings discussing current practice within the nursery setting
- Adhered to all relevant policies including safeguarding procedures set out by Ofsted guidelines
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment as per company policies
- Ensured all health and safety regulations relating to food hygiene were adhered to when preparing snacks or meals for children
- Coordinated snacks, nap time and bathroom activities for children throughout school day
- Contributed towards planning stimulating activities for different age groups according to developmental stages.
Kids Club Worker
Sands Resort Hotel & Spa
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with other staff members, parents and external professionals
- Assisted in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Operated the 'baby listening' system at reception, made calls to parents & hotel staff.
Housekeeping Cleaner
Sands Resort Hotel & Spa
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by maintaining a clean and welcoming environment in all areas of the property.
- Reduced allergens and improved air quality by regularly dusting and vacuuming rooms, hallways, and common spaces.
- Ensured timely room turnovers for check-ins by efficiently cleaning assigned rooms according to hotel standards.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences with meticulous attention to detail when sanitizing bathrooms, making beds, and restocking amenities.
Education
Diploma in Level 3 Children & Young Peoples Workforce -
Truro College
Truro, Cornwall01.2013
GCSE in UK -
Tretherras
07.2012
Skills
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Safe Transporting
- Food Handling Training
- Safeguarding Training
- Valid Driver's License
- Early Childhood Development
- Superior Communication Skills
- Potty training
- Time Management
- Medication Administration
- Cleaning techniques
- Risk Management
References
- Miranda Santiago - McClendon, Au Pair / Nanny, mirandamariesantiago@gmail.com
- Henar Abdelmonem - N/a, Part Time Nanny, (714) 914-4563, HAdelmonem@prescribewellness.com
- Host Parent / Boss, Boss
Timeline
Home Coordinator
Garden Park Care Home
03.2023 - Current
Part-time Nanny
Kim Family
12.2022 - 01.2023
Part time Nanny
Siddiq Family
04.2022 - 10.2022
Au Pair / Nanny
Cultural Care
01.2019 - 06.2021
Bakery Staff
Morrisons Supermarket
05.2018 - 12.2018
Early Years Practitioner
Lucy Applewhite Childminding / St Columb Minor Preschool
05.2015 - 05.2018
Housekeeping Cleaner
Sands Resort Hotel & Spa
06.2014 - 01.2015
Kids Club Worker
Sands Resort Hotel & Spa
06.2014 - 01.2015
Diploma in Level 3 Children & Young Peoples Workforce -
Truro College
GCSE in UK -
Tretherras
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