AMY WEEKS
Silver Creek,NY
Summary
I enjoy and have a passion for helping those in need with stresses of everyday life and making a difference. I have the patience and understanding that life sometimes throws unexpected things to happen and people need guidance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teaching Assistant
Care-A-Lot Childcare Center
Lakeview, NY
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Helped with mealtime preparation and cleanup including serving food, setting tables, washing dishes.
- Maintained classroom cleanliness by tidying up toys, wiping down surfaces and vacuuming rugs.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Assisted in leading and organizing activities for children such as arts, crafts, games and reading stories.
- Developed positive relationships with parents through communication about their child's daily activities.
- Supported teachers in planning lessons that were developmentally appropriate for each age group.
- Administered basic first aid when necessary while notifying parents or guardians immediately.
- Kept accurate records of attendance, meals served, nap times and other important information related to childcare.
- Followed all state regulations pertaining to childcare facilities including sanitizing materials after use by multiple children.
- Motivated children to participate in various tasks encouraging them to be independent thinkers while having fun at the same time.
- Provided supervision and care to young children ranging from infants to pre-school age.
- Kept inventory of toys and supplies organized and well-stocked to meet needs of children under care.
- Monitored children during nap time, ensuring a quiet and restful environment.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions to improve childcare skills.
- Assisted children with hygiene tasks, including handwashing and bathroom breaks.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
Family Nanny
Luke & Amber Bell
Silver Creek, NY
04.2020 - Current
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning, and play
- Planned excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities
- Engaged with children, providing nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as preparing nutritious meals, cleaning laundry, tidying bedrooms, dusting and sanitizing play areas
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications
- Changed diapers, Potty training and prepared feeding equipment
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback
- Provide children with a safe place to nap during naptime
Family Nanny
Shawn & Melinda Bull
Silver Creek, NY
11.2015 - Current
- Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television or other detrimental influences
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play
- Planned excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities
- Engaged with children, providing nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as preparing nutritious meals, cleaning laundry, tidying bedrooms, dusting and sanitizing play areas
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives while parents were away
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback
- Helped with, dressing, diapering, potty training to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health
- Provide children with a safe, clean place to nap for naps
House Cleaner
Paul & Judy Policella
Silver Creek, NY
11.2012 - Current
- Followed proper handling procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floor and fixtures and maintain safe environment
- Made beds to minimize wrinkles in sheets and keep pillows fluffed
- Organized, cleaned, dusted and sanitized kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms and bathrooms to eliminate daily germs and keep families healthy
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties
- Rendered detailed and timely cleaning services while working in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions
- Mopped and vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance at all times
- Moved sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas such as walls, shelf's, and decorations
- Created checklists for monthly stocking of housekeeping cleaners to maintain cleaning
- Removed finger marks and smudges from doors, frames and glass partitions to enhance shine
House Cleaner
Jack & Diane Coyne
Derby, NY
09.2012 - 12.2021
- Followed proper handling procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floor and fixtures and maintain safe environment
- Made beds to minimize wrinkles in sheets and keep pillows fluffed
- Organized, cleaned, dusted, took out garbage and sanitized kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms and bathrooms to eliminate daily germs and keep families healthy
- Checked and changed linens and washed and dried dishes and put away dishes to maintain orderly homes
- Returned vacant rooms to occupant-ready status by deep cleaning, changing linens, restocking inventory and removing trash
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties
- Rendered detailed and timely cleaning services while working in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions
- Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of all soiled linen in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness
- Mopped and vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance at all times
- Created checklists for monthly stocking of housekeeping cleaners to improve inventory to keep house maintained
- Removed finger marks and smudges from doors, frames and glass partitions to enhance shine
Business and House Cleaner & Cook
John Mulawka DO, PC
Silver Creek, NY
11.2009 - 01.2011
- Checked and changed linens and washed and dried dishes to maintain orderly home
- Laundered bedding and made beds to minimize wrinkles in sheets and keep pillows fluffed
- Followed proper handling procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floor and fixtures and maintain safe environment
- Organized, cleaned, dusted and sanitized kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms and bathrooms to eliminate daily germs and keep families healthy
- Used digital timekeeping system to document hours worked each day
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas
- Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of all soiled linen in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness
- Requested maintenance orders to fix non-working equipment and address room damage
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties
- Laundered sheets and removed stains to restore linens to pristine condition
- Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems to improve airflow
- Supplied extra towels and toiletries when requested to optimize guest comfort
- Created checklists for daily stocking of housekeeping carts to improve inventory management and prevent unnecessary trips to stockroom
- Mopped and vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance at all times
- Rendered detailed and timely cleaning services while working in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions
- Removed finger marks and smudges from doors, frames and glass partitions to enhance shine
- Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations
- Prepared more than 3 dishes per week for family ahead of time for freezing
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses
Rehabilitation Specialist/Dayhabilitation Spec.
Claddagh Commission Inc.
Derby, NY
10.1999 - 07.2001
- Responded to needs of residents
- Organized and carried out continual education and development of clients
- Monitored daily performance and patient outcomes to maintain quality assurance
- Assessed clinical documentation to monitor management of health data and care plan coding
- Supported internal case management and client advocacy
- Oversaw management of clinical documentation, resident rights and IEP goals
- Trained employees in various roles
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities
- Provided direct patient care services while utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques
- Accomplished clerical tasks, including inventory management, filing, copying and recordkeeping medical appointments of doctors orders, to keep office operations smooth and efficient and client's health
- Assisted with patient evaluations by obtaining information such as occupational roles, activities of daily living, history, cognition, perception, strength and range of motion
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions
- Delivered Clients to medical appointments, day program,outings,food/clothing stores, helped assist clients when they worked for Meals on Wheels and Food pantry locations
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans according to what the doctors orders
- Made clients doctor appointments, took to appointments, and made sure client had medicine daily with filled refills
- Provided guidance in what to do during firedrills
- Assisted in person hygiene needs such as showering, dressing, shaving, brushing teeth...ect..
Education
GED -
The State Education Department
Albany, NY09-1998
Skills
- CPR and First Aid
- Positive Attitude
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Student Health and Safety
- Student and parent relations
- Classroom inventory management
- Excellent people skills
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Timeline
Daycare Teaching Assistant
Care-A-Lot Childcare Center
03.2022 - 10.2024
Family Nanny
Luke & Amber Bell
04.2020 - Current
Family Nanny
Shawn & Melinda Bull
11.2015 - Current
House Cleaner
Paul & Judy Policella
11.2012 - Current
House Cleaner
Jack & Diane Coyne
09.2012 - 12.2021
Business and House Cleaner & Cook
John Mulawka DO, PC
11.2009 - 01.2011
Rehabilitation Specialist/Dayhabilitation Spec.
Claddagh Commission Inc.
10.1999 - 07.2001
GED -
The State Education Department
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