Candy Slaughter
Cedar Key
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with extensive experience in child development and lesson implementation. Skilled in fostering emotional growth and maintaining a safe learning environment. Committed to enhancing communication with families to support children's progress and well-being. Utilizes tailored curriculum to meet individual needs of infants and toddlers. Track record of effective communication with parents and team collaboration to ensure holistic child development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health CNA
On Point Home Health
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Provided personal hygiene care, including bathing, grooming, and dressing support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to address concerns and provide reassurance.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, demonstrating flexibility in service delivery.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients at home.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Home Health CNA
Brian Gonzalez
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming to maintain patient hygiene and dignity.
- Reduced caregiver burden by providing respite care services that allowed family members time away from caregiving duties.
- Improved patient satisfaction by actively listening and addressing concerns or requests promptly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Increased patient safety by conducting regular safety assessments of the home environment and suggesting modifications when necessary.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure all parties were informed of care plans and progress updates.
- Fostered a positive environment for patients and their families by offering emotional support and encouragement during challenging times.
Early Head Start Teacher
Clyatt House Learning Center
09.2019 - 02.2025
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to foster child development.
- Supported children's social and emotional growth through positive interactions and guidance.
- Collaborated with families to enhance communication and support child learning at home.
- Monitored children's progress, documenting developmental milestones and concerns for assessments.
- Organized educational activities that promote cognitive skills, creativity, and physical coordination.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching techniques and strategies.
- Increased students'' social-emotional development with age-appropriate activities focusing on empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation.
- Strengthened student language skills through daily exposure to vocabulary-rich stories, songs, and conversations.
- Established a nurturing learning environment where children felt safe, supported, and motivated to learn.
- Developed strong relationships with families by maintaining open lines of communication about their child''s progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates on student progress and collaborative problem-solving approaches.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction to meet individual needs and abilities.
- Promoted creativity through imaginative play activities that encouraged expression of thoughts and feelings in a supportive setting.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Head Start Teacher
ECS
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with developmental standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and address individual needs.
- Led assessments to track student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Improved classroom management through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that encouraged academic success.
- Increased student participation by implementing interactive and hands-on learning activities.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to create an engaging, inclusive educational environment for all students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Early Head Start Teacher
Suwannee Valley 4 C's
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Assisted in the evaluation of program effectiveness through feedback from parents and staff members.
- Provided ongoing professional development for staff members by leading workshops on best practices in early childhood education settings.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities in math, science, and creative arts to engage students fully in the educational process.
- Reduced behavioral issues by creating a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent consequences.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy
Steady Hand Phlebotomy
Gainesville, FL10-2025
CNA
Gator CNA
Gainesville, FL03-2025
High School Diploma - Infant Toddler Renewal CDA
Council For Professional Recognition
12-2022
GED -
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL09-2004
Skills
- Child development expertise
- Lesson implementation
- Child assessment
- First aid and CPR certified
- Toddler care techniques
- Parent-teacher communication
- Motivation and encouragement
- Health and safety
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- CDA-Child Development Associate
Timeline
Home Health CNA
On Point Home Health
10.2025 - Current
Home Health CNA
Brian Gonzalez
04.2025 - 10.2025
Early Head Start Teacher
Clyatt House Learning Center
09.2019 - 02.2025
Head Start Teacher
ECS
10.2016 - 10.2018
Early Head Start Teacher
Suwannee Valley 4 C's
09.2014 - 09.2016
Certified Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy
Steady Hand Phlebotomy
CNA
Gator CNA
High School Diploma - Infant Toddler Renewal CDA
Council For Professional Recognition
GED -
College of Central Florida