Sitter in Toronto, Ontario

Since 2008, I own HiddenMeanings I work with children and family in home settings through caregiving and life skills coaching; as well as on-call- overnight, and mothers helper. I also do respite work with special needs, and pet sitting, pet visits, and dog training for behavioural and obedience; as well as for people with special needs. I previously owned Wizard of Paws 2001-201... and merged the companies together. I provide services such as; Babysitting, Respite, On-call, Overnights, PA Day, Holidays I feel learning is lifelong and I am continuing my education through distance and part-time education training to become a Family Supports Educator and Community Worker in the Community Engagement Certificate Program at Ryerson University. As well as in the new year I will study to become a child grief and bereavement educator through university of Toronto. I plan to upgrade my certification as a dog trainer to train dogs for mental health such as PTSD. My main focus is enhancing life skills in children and youth and to help them cope with self-regulation; By teaching art, music and pet therapy. I want to specialize with families in transition and experiencing separation and loss. I have an art to make nothing out of something; especially recycled materials and scraps. I love designing, creating arts and crafts, and setting up and implementing parties. I mostly taught myself and some of my abilities and talents came from a natural source. I love the outdoors especially hiking..... you would like to further review my qualifications, I will gladly send you my references and resume. Shifra Saltzman Early Childhood Educator: Life Skills Coach: Dog Trainer; Community Teaching Artist