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Work History
Education
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Christine Joachim

Germantown,MD

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience and proven track record of ensuring children's well-being and fostering their growth in home environments. Skilled in child development and behavior management. Proven ability to create nurturing environments, ensuring hygiene and cleanliness while fostering trust and communication with families. Expert in meal preparation and committed to enhancing children's growth.


Overview

30
years of professional experience

Work History

Dale Turza

In-Home Child Caregiver
01.2021 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Established positive relationships with children by engaging in interactive play sessions and offering emotional support as needed.
  • Managed daily routines, including meal preparation, bathing, dressing, and bedtime rituals to maintain consistency for the children.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by childproofing the home and monitoring play areas.
  • Coordinated household chores such as laundry, grocery shopping, and cleaning to maintain a clean living environment for the family.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to keep them informed of their child''s progress and any concerns.
  • Provided transportation to school events, extracurricular activities, and appointments while ensuring timely arrivals.
  • Provided emergency care during unforeseen events or circumstances, ensuring the safety and well-being of all parties.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.

Althea Woodland Nursing Home

Activity Assistant
10.2001 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Managed activity calendar, ensuring diverse options catered to a wide range of interests and abilities.
  • Provided compassionate support for residents experiencing emotional challenges or undergoing personal transitions within their living environment.
  • Conducted sensory stimulation activities for memory care patients, improving mood regulation and reducing agitation incidents.
  • Coordinated special events to celebrate holidays, birthdays, or other milestones that fostered a sense of community within the residence.
  • Visited bed ridden residents to provide reality orientation.

Leslie Traub

Live-In House Manager
05.2012 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Skilled at working independently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintain household food and supplies.
  • Provide personal assistance to employers which included organizing luggage for short and long-term trips.
  • Maintained a clean living space by performing light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishes, and tidying up play areas as well as coordinated with contractors for general home repairs and maintenance.

Leslie Traub

Live-In Nanny
11.1994 - 05.2012

Job overview

  • Provided care for 8 month old to the age of 18.
  • Provided direction with homework, discipline and growth.
  • Created a positive atmosphere in the home that fostered trust between the nanny, parents, and child alike.
  • Maintain household food and supplies.
  • Provide personal assistance to employers which included organizing luggage for short and long-term trips.
  • Maintained a clean living space by performing light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishes, and tidying up play areas as well as coordinated with contractors for general home repairs and maintenance.
  • Assisted parents in managing schedules and appointments, ensuring smooth family operations.

Education

Montgomery College
Silver Spring, MD

Associate of Applied Science from Health Information Management
05-2012

Montgomery College
Takoma Park, MD

Certificate from Medical Coder/Abstractor/Biller
01-2011

Skills

  • Meal preparation
  • Hygiene and cleanliness
  • Infant care experience
  • Toddler care expertise
  • Child development
  • Patience and tact
  • Behavior management techniques

Timeline

In-Home Child Caregiver

Dale Turza
01.2021 - 12.2024

Live-In House Manager

Leslie Traub
05.2012 - 03.2020

Activity Assistant

Althea Woodland Nursing Home
10.2001 - 08.2021

Live-In Nanny

Leslie Traub
11.1994 - 05.2012

Montgomery College

Associate of Applied Science from Health Information Management

Montgomery College

Certificate from Medical Coder/Abstractor/Biller