Attentive and hardworking employee with 5 years of hands-on experience creating stimulating, safe environments for young children and patients in healthcare facilities. Skillful leading individual and group activities to facilitate learning and encouraging good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods. Great work ethic and always implementing excellent communication and time management capabilities. Experienced in safe and educational activities to develop social, emotional and physical growth for children and patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Primrose School At Naperville Crossings
03.2023 - Current
Sanitized tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development..
Kept 20 children between ages of 3 to 5 safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
Private Nanny
Care.com Inc / Melissa Heuser
06.2020 - 01.2022
Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Taught children everyday skills and language.
Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Edward Hospital - Cardiac Center
02.2019 - 02.2020
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels every three hours.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Maintained patient stability by recording intake and outtake information.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alden Of Waterford
07.2018 - 12.2018
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Facilitated feeding and ambulation and transportation with machinery.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Daycare Assistant
Oswego Family YMCA
07.2017 - 05.2018
Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
Sanitized tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
Organized weekend events for older children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Aurora University
Aurora, IL
12.2024
High School Diploma -
Oswego East High School
Oswego, IL
05.2019
Certification of Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Waubonsee Community College
Aurora, IL
06.2018
Skills
Classroom Management
Safety Monitoring
Discipline Oversight
Care Planning
Care Plan Implementation
Patient Relations
Documenting Behaviors
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Electronic Charting
Patient-Focused Care
Emergency Response (CPR)
Vitals Monitoring
Accomplishments
Completed Spartan Pals Program by constructing 8- week course with Fox Valley Special Recreational Services.
8 hour observation of diagnostic medical sonographer at St. Joesph Hospital.
Volunteer at North Shore Pediatric Therapy
4.0 GPA 2019 Oswego East
4.0 GPA 2020 Aurora University
4.0 GPA 2022 Aurora University
Timeline
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Primrose School At Naperville Crossings
03.2023 - Current
Private Nanny
Care.com Inc / Melissa Heuser
06.2020 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Edward Hospital - Cardiac Center
02.2019 - 02.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alden Of Waterford
07.2018 - 12.2018
Daycare Assistant
Oswego Family YMCA
07.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Aurora University
High School Diploma -
Oswego East High School
Certification of Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Waubonsee Community College
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