Carolina Weaver
Millbury,MA
Summary
Professional with experience in newborn care, prepared to provide compassionate and specialized support to families. Known for strong team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Skilled in infant care techniques, sleep training, and developmental milestone monitoring. Dependable and responsive, ensuring well-being and comfort of newborns.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Newborn Care Specialist
Boston Baby Nurse
Massachusetts
09.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Provided expert newborn care, ensuring safe and nurturing environments for infants.
- Educated parents on infant care techniques, promoting confidence and skill in handling newborns.
- Developed individualized care plans based on newborn needs and parental preferences.
- Assisted families with sleep training strategies, enhancing overall infant sleep patterns.
- Implemented best practices in hygiene and safety standards to ensure compliance with health guidelines.
- Assisted in managing postpartum recovery for mothers by offering emotional support, practical advice, and direct assistance when needed.
- Increased parent confidence in their caregiving abilities through hands-on demonstrations of essential newborn care tasks such as diapering, swaddling, and burping techniques.
- Maintained a calm and soothing environment for newborns by utilizing gentle sounds, soft lighting, and comforting touch techniques during care activities.
- Supported breastfeeding mothers by providing guidance on proper latching techniques, positioning, and milk supply management.
- Assisted parents in managing sleep routines for infants to support healthy sleep habits and minimize nighttime disruptions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Enhanced family support through effective communication and emotional reassurance during challenging times.
Nanny
Angela Ruggiero
Weston, MA
11.2019 - 02.2023
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Managed feeding schedules, including preparation of nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements.
- Conducted regular assessments of infant behavior and growth, adjusting care strategies as needed.
- Supported parents in implementing routines and schedules, leading to increased consistency and predictability for the infant.
- Enhanced infant development by creating age-appropriate activities tailored to each child''s needs and interests.
- Fostered strong parent-nanny relationships through open communication, trust, and professionalism.
- Developed strong bonds with infants by consistently responding sensitively to their emotional cues and needs throughout caregiving tasks.
- Implemented sleep training techniques as needed, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the infant.
- Encouraged early language development by engaging infants in simple conversations using age-appropriate vocabulary during daily interactions.
- Assisted with potty training when appropriate by following established routines set forth by parents or other caregivers within the household setting.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Facilitated social and emotional growth by establishing a warm, secure attachment with each infant in the nanny''s care.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Developed engaging age-appropriate activities that promoted developmental milestones and learning.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
Nanny
Frances
Maynard
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided attentive care to infants, ensuring safety and comfort throughout daily activities.
- Developed engaging age-appropriate activities that promoted developmental milestones and learning.
- Maintained communication with parents regarding children's progress, needs, and any concerns.
- Implemented consistent routines that fostered stability and security for infants in care.
- Cultivated nurturing relationships with children to support emotional and social development.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties to ensure a clean, organized living environment for both the family and the infant.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Education
CPR/ AED/ FIRST AID -
NationalCPRFoundation
Postpartum Doula -
Boston Baby Nurse
2023
Sleeping Training -
Boston Baby Nurse
2023
High School - undefined
12.2008
Skills
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Cleaning
- Activity Planning
- Excellent Driving Record
- Valid passport
- Active listener
- Child development
- Bilingual in Language
- Non-smoker
- Infant nutrition
- Premature infant care
- Umbilical cord care
- Swaddling techniques
- Sleep training
- Infant massage techniques
- Newborn feeding expertise
- Infant CPR certified
- Gentle soothing methods
- Safe sleep practices
- Postpartum support
- Breastfeeding guidance
- Twins and multiples experience
Timeline
Newborn Care Specialist
Boston Baby Nurse
09.2023 - Current
Nanny
Angela Ruggiero
11.2019 - 02.2023
Nanny
Frances
07.2019 - 09.2020
High School - undefined
CPR/ AED/ FIRST AID -
NationalCPRFoundation
Postpartum Doula -
Boston Baby Nurse
Sleeping Training -
Boston Baby Nurse