Mariah Dunbar
211 Walbridge Rd,VT
Summary
Dynamic Childcare Assistant with a proven track record at Countryside Childcare, skilled in fostering children's emotional and social development through positive reinforcement. Adept at meal preparation and maintaining hygiene standards, while effectively communicating with parents. Recognized for reliability and teamwork, enhancing children's learning experiences through engaging activities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Assistant
Countryside Childcare
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted in implementing daily activities and routines for children, promoting engagement and learning.
- Supported children's emotional and social development through positive reinforcement and guidance.
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals, ensuring adherence to dietary guidelines and safety protocols.
- Observed and documented children's progress, communicating findings with parents and staff effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness of play areas and facilities, promoting a safe environment for children.
- Collaborated with team members to plan educational activities that catered to diverse learning needs.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance childcare practices and knowledge of child development theories.
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
- Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities, minimizing disruptions and maximizing engagement time.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
Customer Service Cashier
Hardwick House of Pizza
03.2023 - Current
- Learned product knowledge to provide accurate information to customers.
- Supported inventory management by monitoring stock levels at checkout station.
- Participated in training sessions to develop customer service skills and operational procedures.
- Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale system.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and special requests.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of front counter and dining area.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to ensure satisfaction.
- Handled cash, credit, and debit transactions accurately during peak hours.
- Collaborated with team members to improve service speed and accuracy.
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
- Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
- Developed and managed relationships with customers to increase customer loyalty.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently handling transactions and addressing inquiries.
- Provided support to fellow cashiers by stepping in during breaks or assisting with complex transactions as needed.
Cleaner
Sambles
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards across assigned areas.
- Operated cleaning equipment, ensuring functionality and safety compliance.
- Performed routine inspections to identify maintenance needs or hazards.
- Assisted in waste disposal procedures, promoting environmentally friendly practices.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve efficient workflow during peak hours.
- Developed improved cleaning schedules enhancing overall productivity and efficiency.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Provided assistance to other staff members with cleaning of difficult areas.
- Increased customer satisfaction by maintaining clean restrooms and public spaces in a timely manner.l
- Performed deep-cleaning tasks for carpets, upholstery, and window treatments to extend their lifespan and maintain appearance.
Cook
Sambles
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Prepared and cooked a variety of menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations to meet health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and notifying leadership of shortages.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Customer Service Cashier
Sambles
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted customers with transactions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at checkout.
- Operated cash register, processing payments and issuing receipts promptly.
- Maintained clean and organized checkout area to enhance customer experience.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and empathy.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
- Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
Education
High School Diploma - Medical Informatics
Hazen Union
Hardwick, VT06.2025
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Friendly
- Cheerful and energetic
- Hygiene practices
- Active listener
- Patience and empathy
- Reliable and punctual
- CPR training
- Food handling preparation
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Snack preparation
- Outdoor activities
- Emotionally supportive
- Diaper changes and feedings
- Approachable
- Parent communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Housekeeping
- Food preparation
- Activity development
- Activity planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior modeling
- Social skills development
- At-home daycare professional
- Empathy and patience
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Meal preparation
- Basic first aid
- Excellent communication skills
- First aid certificate
- Positive role modeling
- Teamwork oriented
- Dependability and reliability
- Daily routine organization
Timeline
Childcare Assistant
Countryside Childcare
03.2024 - Current
Customer Service Cashier
Hardwick House of Pizza
03.2023 - Current
Cleaner
Sambles
05.2021 - 10.2022
Cook
Sambles
05.2021 - 10.2022
Customer Service Cashier
Sambles
05.2021 - 10.2022
High School Diploma - Medical Informatics
Hazen Union