Clairvetta Larry
Portland
Summary
Dedicated Child Care Specialist with over 20 years of experience in providing care and support for infants and children with special needs. Skilled in assessing specific needs through vigilant focus and thorough service
Achieved enhanced client independence through tailored care plans and effective communication with families. Proven ability to monitor health and well-being, ensuring safety and emotional support for infants and children with special needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Developmental Disabilities Services
Portland
03.2019 - Current
- Provided personalized care and support to disabled children with special needs, following a treatment plan that ensured steady development
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Child Care Specialist
Clairvetta's Nanny Service
Portland
09.2010 - Current
- Specialized in infant care, ages 3.5 months to 24 months
- Facilitated individualized nutrition, including bottle feeds and solids
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Incorporated effective communication such as baby signing and extra curricular activities such as story time
- Monitored naps by creating a sleep schedule conducive to each child's needs
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans for infants to reduce anxiety and improve coping skills
- Effectively Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
Certified Foster Care Respite Provider
Morrison Child Family Services
Portland
09.2009 - Current
- Provided short term relief for families and caregivers for children 3- 8 years of age
- Administered medications for children's specific ailments and disabilities
- Assisted clients in developing skills such as communication, problem solving, decision making, self-care, and personal safety.
- Participated in enjoyable activities with clients to provide mental stimulation.
- Made transportation arrangements and accompanied clients for appointments, errands and outings.
- Collaborated with other professionals to ensure quality services were provided.
- Kept detailed records of all interactions with clients during respite sessions.
- Attended team meetings regularly to discuss progress of each client's case.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grover Cleveland High School
Portland Oregon06-1995
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Client assessment
- Care plan development
- Behavioral support
- Health monitoring
- Family communication
- Safety management
- Child development
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Crisis intervention
- Client relationship management
- Medication organization
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Disability care
- Compassionate communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Developmental Disabilities Services
03.2019 - Current
Child Care Specialist
Clairvetta's Nanny Service
09.2010 - Current
Certified Foster Care Respite Provider
Morrison Child Family Services
09.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Grover Cleveland High School
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