Abbie Harrison

I look after this family's 6 year old and 8 year old boys. They also have twin 4 year olds which I occasionally look after as well.

• Supervising children during studying, extracurricular activities, and playing at home.
• Perform light housekeeping duties and running errands.
• Transporting the boys to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities on time using personal vehicle.
• Teaching children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
• Working with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behaviour.
• Keeping children's areas neat and clean.
• Enforcing rules and managed behaviour through developmentally appropriate discipline.

• Communicated with team members using hand signals and radios.
• Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic through work sites.
• Controlled pedestrian movements to prevent intrusion into work zones.
• Routed traffic around work sites for worker and driver safety.
• Partnered with crew members to use stop and slow paddles for multi-directional traffic control.
• Stood for up to 13 hours with "Stop/Slow" paddle directing traffic.

• Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
• Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
• Prepared and presented food in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
• Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
• Did stock takes and balanced till at the end of the day.
• Mentored and supported junior staff members to apply best practices and follow procedures.

• Engaged with children while playing with toys and games for safety and appropriate behaviour.
• Read books to children using fun voices and playful tones.
• Bathed children, helped change into pyjamas and assisted with brushing teeth before bed.
• Enforced household rules to keep home safe and organized.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.

During my time at BestStart I worked in the under twos room.

• Played with the children to ensure they were engaged and happy.
• Assisted with morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea times.
• Sanitized toys, play equipment and meal areas to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
• Intervened in disruptive behaviour, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
• Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.

The family I was employed by had twin 5 year old boys. My responsibilities included:

• Assist the children with their homework, school projects, reading assignments and studying after school.
• Prepare meals for the children or the family once or twice per week
• Kept children's areas neat and clean.
• Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
• Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
• Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
• Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behaviour.
• Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
• Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
• Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
• Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.

• Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
• Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
• Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
• Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
• Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
• Packed customers shopping into bags in a safe way