Cerrin Holmes
North Charleston
Summary
Responsible In-Home Babysitter with successful track record of providing children with fun and healthy environment. Well-versed in building children's routines while handling emotional, social and nutritional needs. Patient and dependable individual possessing caring nature and optimistic attitude paired with determination to make difference in young lives. First aid and CPR certified.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Babysitter
Self-employeed
09.2024 - Current
- Provided attentive care and supervision to children in home environments.
- Developed engaging educational activities tailored to individual learning styles.
- Managed daily schedules, ensuring timely meals, naps, and playtime.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and behavior.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain secure environments for children.
- Adapted caregiving strategies based on children's evolving needs and preferences.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining daily routines and activities.
- Demonstrated responsibility by adhering to family-specific rules, expectations, and protocols while caring for the children.
- Increased family satisfaction by building strong relationships with both children and parents based on trust and communication.
- Reviewed and followed parent directions for children's care.
- Collaborated with parents to develop age-appropriate goals for each child''s growth and development.
- Enhanced child development by engaging in stimulating activities and educational games.
- Encouraged creativity among children through various art projects, music exploration, and storytelling activities.
- Assisted parents with improving their work-life balance by providing reliable and flexible childcare services.
- Promoted healthy habits among children through the preparation of nutritious meals and snacks.
- Strengthened literacy skills in young children through interactive reading sessions designed to foster comprehension development.
- Enhanced safety measures within the household by performing regular safety checks on toys, furniture items or potential hazards in indoor/outdoor play areas.
- Supported children''s emotional well-being through active listening, empathy, and gentle guidance during difficult situations.
- Provided exceptional care for infants by feeding them according to parental guidelines, changing diapers regularly, and ensuring they received adequate sleep periods throughout the day.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents regarding each child''s progress, challenges, concerns or special needs.
- Fostered a safe, nurturing environment by maintaining a clean and organized living space for the children.
- Ensured children''s physical health through outdoor activities, sports participation, and supervised playtime that promoted exercise.
- Assisted older children with academic success by offering tutoring support in core subject areas when needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Paradigm
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Trained new staff on facility protocols, promoting consistency in patient care practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans tailored to resident needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Manor Nursing Home
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and medication administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff to facilitate timely interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with residents, enhancing their emotional well-being and engagement.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facility policies.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Cashier Trainer
Panera Bread
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Trained new cashiers on operational procedures and customer service standards
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during training sessions
- Developed training materials to enhance cashier efficiency and accuracy
- Monitored performance of trainees, providing constructive feedback for improvement
- Promoted teamwork among staff to enhance overall service quality
- Implemented best practices for cash handling and transaction processing
- Trained new employees by providing knowledge of specific store tasks, policies and goals.
- Reduced errors in transactions by providing clear instructions and hands-on demonstrations of proper cash handling techniques.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Operated POS system to complete cash, credit and check transactions.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning of shifts to verify correct amounts and sufficient available change.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Increased customer loyalty and retention.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
Teacher
Primrose Preschool
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to foster children's cognitive and social development.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage student engagement and behavior management.
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported individual learning styles and needs.
- Collaborated with parents to share progress updates and address developmental concerns effectively.
- Organized educational activities that promoted creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
- Assessed student progress through observation and tailored instruction accordingly for optimal development.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
Cashier
Food4less
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at point of sale.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced registers daily.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and checkout processes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth store operations.
- Implemented improvements in checkout speed, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues effectively, ensuring positive shopping experiences.
- Monitored inventory levels at registers, informing management of restocking needs.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
- Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within the retail environment.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.
- Contributed to clean and safe shopping environment, performed regular sanitation of checkout area.
- Enhanced customer service experience by efficiently processing purchases and returns.
- Increased sales of promotional items by informing customers about current offers.
- Facilitated positive shopping experience, greeted customers warmly upon entry.
Youth Care Worker
Department Of Youth Services
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Facilitated daily activities and programs to promote social skills and emotional development.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to unique needs of youth participants.
- Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution support to maintain a safe environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and address behavioral concerns.
- Monitored progress of youth against established goals, adjusting strategies as necessary.
- Organized community outreach initiatives to foster positive relationships with families and stakeholders.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a secure and hygienic environment for all program participants.
- Improved communication skills among youths by encouraging group discussions and collaborative projects.
Fundraising Volunteer
Southern Sounds Drum Corp
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Organized fundraising events to engage community members and increase donor participation.
- Developed targeted outreach strategies to expand donor base and enhance relationship-building efforts.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline event planning processes and improve efficiency.
- Implemented follow-up procedures for donor communications, ensuring timely acknowledgments and ongoing engagement.
- Cultivated long-lasting relationships between donors and the organization by providing consistent recognition and stewardship activities.
- Analyzed data related to past fundraisers to optimize future strategies based on trends and insights gathered.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Ecumenical Junior College
Daangriga Town, Belize05-2020
High School Diploma -
Ecumenical High School
Dangriga Town, Belize06-2017
Skills
- Respect for family values
- Outdoor activity supervision
- Language development support
- Early childhood education
- Educational game facilitation
- Trustworthiness and honesty
- Positive attitude and energy
- Toddler care experience
- Background check clearance
- Light housekeeping duties
- Infant care experience
- Reading and storytelling
- Music and movement activities
- Arts and crafts projects
- Allergy awareness
- Child safety expertise
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Dressing assistance
- Bedside manner
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Patience and empathy
- Restocking shelves
- Workplace safety
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Cash handling expertise
- Stress tolerance
- POS system proficiency
- Upselling strategies
- Gift card transactions
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Customer assistance
- Cash handling
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Team collaboration
- Reliability and punctuality
- Customer relations
- Written and verbal communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
In-Home Babysitter
Self-employeed
09.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Paradigm
01.2024 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Manor Nursing Home
06.2023 - 01.2024
Teacher
Primrose Preschool
02.2023 - 05.2023
Cashier Trainer
Panera Bread
03.2022 - 12.2023
Cashier
Food4less
03.2021 - 12.2021
Youth Care Worker
Department Of Youth Services
05.2017 - 08.2019
Fundraising Volunteer
Southern Sounds Drum Corp
03.2017 - 02.2019
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Ecumenical Junior College
High School Diploma -
Ecumenical High School