Cianni Smith
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Professional caregiver skilled in maintaining high standards of care and patient safety. Proven track record in delivering empathetic support, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring comfort and dignity. Known for strong collaboration and flexibility in dynamic care settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty Caregiver
N/A
Philadelphia, PA
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and hazard-free environment to ensure client safety at home.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as grooming, bathing, dressing, and feeding for increased comfort and independence.
- Provided emotional support and companionship for clients experiencing social isolation or depression.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Improved client''s quality of life by providing compassionate and personalized care in their homes.
Nursing Home Volunteer
Dunwoody Village
Newtown Square, PA
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the nursing home by consistently demonstrating kindness, empathy, and respect towards both residents and staff members.
- Enhanced resident well-being by providing compassionate companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations.
- Participated in special events and celebrations, creating memorable experiences for both residents and their families.
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Supported the planning and execution of recreational activities to boost resident morale and social engagement.
- Offered assistance during meal times, ensuring residents were comfortable and received appropriate nutrition based on their individual dietary needs.
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
- Encouraged physical activity through gentle exercise programs tailored specifically for elderly individuals, promoting overall health and mobility.
- Fostered personal connections amongst the elderlies by participating in various art therapy sessions which helped them express their emotions creatively.
- Contributed to maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the facility, ensuring a comfortable living space for residents.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Assessed patient room and care environment to optimize patient comfort by keeping areas free of clutter.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Daycare Volunteer
Roslyn’s Romper Room
Philadelphia, PA
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted with naptime routines, ensuring that children had a comfortable space to rest and recharge for the remainder of the day.
- Encouraged outdoor playtime, promoting physical activity and overall health through structured games and free exploration time.
- Supported daycare staff in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment for children''s daily activities.
- Contributed towards high-quality childcare service by respecting and adhering to all daycare policies and procedures, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by implementing interactive activities and group play sessions.
- Developed strong relationships with each child under my care, building trust while providing emotional support as needed.
- Assisted with the planning and execution of age-appropriate educational programs to stimulate learning and development.
- Provided one-on-one attention to children with special needs, ensuring their comfort and participation in all activities.
- Contributed to improved childcare quality by offering suggestions for program enhancements based on observations and feedback from parents.
- Participated in regular volunteer training sessions to stay current on best practices in early childhood education and childcare techniques.
- Assisted during meal times, ensuring that children received proper nutrition while adhering to dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their child''s progress, achievements, and any concerns that arose throughout the day.
- Supervised children of various ages on playground and field trips.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Helped children with homework assignments.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Encouraged children's emotional and socialdevelopment.
- Monitored child behavior, addressing conflicts and promoting positive interactions among peers.
Education
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School
Springfield, PA03.2025
Skills
- Bathing assistance
- Patient care
- First aid and safety
- Dressing assistance
- Grooming assistance
- Compassionate care
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Fall prevention
- Toileting assistance
- Respectful and compassionate
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Dependable and responsible
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Safety awareness
- Housekeeping
- Patience and empathy
- Child safety awareness
- Age-appropriate activities
- Motor skills development
- Child development
- Critical thinking
- Behavior modeling
- Afterschool program leadership
- Multitasking Abilities
- Relationship building
- Group leadership
- Task prioritization
- Infant care
- Professionalism
- Planning and leading activities
Certification
- Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED Certification
- Adult, Child and Infant, Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour Healthcare Certification
Timeline
Private Duty Caregiver
N/A
01.2025 - 08.2025
Nursing Home Volunteer
Dunwoody Village
09.2023 - 12.2024
Daycare Volunteer
Roslyn’s Romper Room
06.2019 - 08.2021
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School