Candace Cosper
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate nanny with experience in providing supportive, educational, and fun environments for children of various ages. Skilled in developing engaging activities that promote physical, emotional, and intellectual growth. Demonstrated ability to manage routine care tasks and adapt to changing family needs effectively. Successfully fostered relationships with families, contributing to harmonious and nurturing settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Nanny
Deluca Family
Houston, TX
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Assisted parents in establishing and maintaining routines for the infant, including feeding, bathing, and bedtime.
- Met with pediatricians periodically for checkups and vaccinations.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Monitored the infant's daily activities such as eating, sleeping patterns, hygiene habits.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Maintained a safe environment by following all safety protocols set by parents or guardians.
- Kept records of all activities related to the infant's care such as feedings, sleep times.
- Observed developmental milestones and reported any concerns to parents immediately.
- Helped infants develop motor skills through various activities like crawling, walking.
Private Nanny
Harden Family
Houston, TX
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by teaching children new ideas each day.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Tutored children in multiple school subjects to boost educational performance.
Babysitter
Salazar Family.
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Used organization and time management skills to multitask and keep children on set schedules.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Organizing playdates with other children and providing supervision during outdoor activities.
- Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
- Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lone Star College
Houston, TXSkills
- Infant swim lessons
- Light housekeeping duties
- Feeding expertise
- Colic relief strategies
- Age-appropriate playtime
- Hygiene maintenance
- Early potty training
- Laundry and clothing care
- Traveling with infants
- Errand running assistance
- Outdoor play supervision
- Educational toy selection
- Positive reinforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Nutrition
- Meal and snack preparation
- Household management
- Schedule management
- Activities planning
- Social skill development
- Toddler care experience
- CPR training
- Toileting and feeding
- Homework assistance
- Transportation safety
- Creative play
- Emotional support
Timeline
Infant Nanny
Deluca Family
04.2023 - 07.2024
Babysitter
Salazar Family.
01.2020 - 12.2020
Private Nanny
Harden Family
09.2019 - 03.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lone Star College