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Adella Harriott

Brooklyn

Summary

Dedicated and reliable nanny with extensive experience from the Croskery Family, fostering emotional well-being and independence in children. I excel in creating nurturing environments that promote empathy and positive behavior. Known for building strong relationships with families through open communication and trust. Strong track record in supporting family needs, ensuring safety, and fostering positive behavior. Effective in collaborating with parents and adapting to dynamic situations, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care. Expert in child supervision, meal preparation, and maintaining clean, organized environment.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny

Melissa Garvey
01.2015 - Current
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
  • Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.

Family Nanny/Caretaker

Croskery Family
08.1995 - 01.2015
  • Trained new housekeeping staff, ensuring adherence to high standards of cleanliness and professional conduct.
  • Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, and open communication lines.
  • Supported families in maintaining household order by performing light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and laundry tasks.
  • Adapted quickly to evolving family dynamics or schedule changes to ensure a smooth transition period for the children involved.
  • Scheduled and prioritized tasks to staff, overseeing work completion.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on cleawning protocols
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Fostered safe and nurturing environment for children, leading to noticeable improvement in their emotional well-being.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development by being patient and understanding listener.
  • Monitored children's use of technology, ensuring healthy balance of screen time and physical activity.
  • Provided first aid and healthcare monitoring when necessary, ensuring children's safety and well-being.
  • Negotiated conflicts among siblings, teaching valuable lessons in communication and compromise.
  • Maintained open and effective communication with parents about children's progress and daily activities, ensuring peace of mind.
  • Cultivated love for reading in children by regularly reading to and with them, improving their literacy skills.
  • Fostered a nurturing and supportive environment by consistently addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of each child.
  • Promoted healthy habits through nutritious meal planning and engaging in regular outdoor activities with the children.
  • Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Encouraged independence among the children through guidance on personal hygiene routines such as dressing up or brushing teeth.
  • Safeguarded children''s well-being by closely monitoring their activities and providing appropriate supervision at all times.
  • Established open communication with parents for seamless coordination in children''s daily routines and schedules.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.

Skills

  • Reliability and trustworthiness
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Toddler care experience
  • Infant care experience
  • Cheerful and energetic
  • Childcare
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Meal preparation
  • Child supervision
  • Housekeeping
  • Potty training
  • Family support
  • Sleep training
  • Valid passport
  • People-oriented
  • Reliable
  • Parent interaction
  • Child safety
  • Teaching empathy
  • Rule setting
  • Good decision making
  • Promoting good behavior

Timeline

Nanny

Melissa Garvey
01.2015 - Current

Family Nanny/Caretaker

Croskery Family
08.1995 - 01.2015

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