Caterin Gonzalez Cardona
Redwood City,US
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with expertise in child development and behavior management. Proven ability to create personalized care plans, fostering independence and creativity in children. Committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring a safe and compliant environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MOTHER'S HELPER
Brownstein Kujawski Family
San Mateo, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Delivered engaging storytelling sessions, enhancing children's imagination and literacy.
- Monitored children during playtime, promoting safety and conflict resolution.
- Monitored children for any signs of illness and alerted parents.
- Coordinated transportation for children to extracurricular activities, ensuring timely arrivals.
- Implemented organizational systems for toys and books, encouraging independence in children.
- Fostered positive atmosphere through active listening and supportive interactions.
- Taught basic life skills such as manners, respect, and responsibility.
- Organized household supplies to maintain efficient access and reduce clutter.
- Cleaned and tidied living areas, contributing to a comfortable home atmosphere.
- Managed laundry tasks, ensuring garments were cleaned and organized in a timely manner.
- Executed errands efficiently, managing time effectively to support family needs.
- Collaborated with parents to align on childcare strategies and expectations.
CHILDCARE PROVIDER
Harding Fitzgibbon Family
Los Altos Hills, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Provided attentive care for children of varying ages in a home setting, fostering a nurturing environment.
- Administered basic first aid and promptly addressed minor injuries and illnesses to ensure children's well-being.
- Monitored children for any signs of sickness and communicated concerns to parents promptly.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Ensured a safe and hygienic environment by cleaning and sanitizing play areas and toys.
- Assisted with personal hygiene routines, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
- Implemented age-appropriate safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Maintained accurate health records for children, documenting vaccinations and specific medical needs to support ongoing care.
Intern
NAMI - National Alliance Of Mental Illness
San Francisco, California
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Coordinated community mental health awareness events and workshops to enhance community engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to develop educational materials for various programs.
- Conducted research on mental health topics to support program development initiatives.
- Collected and analyzed client feedback to identify service improvement opportunities.
- Oversaw social media accounts to increase visibility of mental health resources and events.
- Supported data entry and maintenance of client information in the organization's database.
- Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - PUBLIC HEALTH
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA, US05-2026
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE
Skyline College
San Bruno, CA05-2024
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - ALLIED HEALTH
Cañada College
California05-2023
Skills
- Childcare techniques
- Behavior management
- Developmental activities
- First aid and CPR certified
- Health and wellness
- Safety awareness
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Schedule coordination
- Community engagement
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Complex problem-solving
- Reliable
- Communication skills
- Active listener
- Nurturing attitude
- Language proficiency
Certification
- California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter
- California Child Care: Pediatric First Aid and CPR (Adult, Child, and Infant)
References
References available upon request
Languages
- Spanish
Timeline
Intern
NAMI - National Alliance Of Mental Illness
02.2026 - 05.2026
MOTHER'S HELPER
Brownstein Kujawski Family
07.2023 - Current
CHILDCARE PROVIDER
Harding Fitzgibbon Family
08.2021 - Current
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - PUBLIC HEALTH
San Francisco State University
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE
Skyline College
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - ALLIED HEALTH
Cañada College