Alicia Orf
WINFIELD,MO
Summary
Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Caregiver
Self Employed
Winfield, MO
08.2018 - Current
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- 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.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Offered top-notch care to 3+ children at once, ranging in age from 24 months to 4 years old.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Distributed food, napkins and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and games.
Cashier Team Lead
Fast Lane
Moscow Mills, MO
12.2010 - 01.2012
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Trained, mentored and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Displayed new stock and rotated existing products.
- Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
Elderly Caregiver
Sugar Creek Assisted Living
Troy, MO
02.2010 - 03.2010
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Education
Associate - Accounting And Business Management
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL08.2006
Skills
- Caring and Responsible
- Group and Individual Care
- Toilet Training
- Child Protection
- Infant Care and Feeding
- Arts and Crafts
- Food Preparation and Service
- Child Supervision
- Excellent with Young Children
- Maintaining Safe Environment
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Imaginative Play-Based Learning
- Lesson Plan Creation
- Organization and Attention to Detail
- Daily Logs
- Continuous Supervision
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Child Caregiver
Self Employed
08.2018 - Current
Cashier Team Lead
Fast Lane
12.2010 - 01.2012
Elderly Caregiver
Sugar Creek Assisted Living
02.2010 - 03.2010
Associate - Accounting And Business Management
John Wood Community College
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