Daeja Mark
WATERBURY,CT
Summary
Dedicated childcare and family-support professional with expertise in postpartum doula care, newborn support, and PreK education. Proficient in fostering safe environments, facilitating daily routines, and engaging effectively with families. Committed to delivering hands-on care that meets developmental needs and enhances family well-being.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
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4
years of professional experience
Work History
Healing Mommas Doula Care
Daeja Mark
Bristol, CT
04.2025 - Current
- ● Tailored postpartum support and newborn care to meet individual family needs, enhancing family well-being.● Facilitated feeding routines and helped families establish comfortable daily schedules, promoting a nurturing environment.● Provide emotional and educational support to new parents during the postpartum period.● Assist with household organization to help families maintain a calm and functional environment.Coordinated resources and advocated for family needs.● Delivered dependable, compassionate support in alignment with family preferences and routines, fostering trust and comfort.
- Educated clients on newborn care, feeding, and recovery basics
- Maintained confidential records for client care plans
- Reviewed and analyzed updated evidence-based practices related to childbirth for best outcomes.
Direct Support Professional
Community Service Inc
Torrington, Connecticut
01.2025 - Current
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Assisted clients with hygiene, meals, medication reminders, and personal care tasks.
- Supported daily living routines for community service clients in residential settings.
- Followed individualized support plans and safety procedures during daily care.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Communicated client needs to supervisors, nurses, and family members.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Documented client behaviors and service notes in agency records.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
Assistant Program Director
Farmington Station
Farmington, CT
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Coordinated daily operations for Farmington Station resident programs and services
- Supported program schedules, staffing plans, and community event logistics
- Tracked resident records and documentation for compliance and accuracy
- Monitored program budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility and accuracy.
- Monitored program supplies and requested needed materials
- Organized monthly events such as workshops, seminars, and conferences for program participants.
- Created and implemented new programming ideas to keep station relevant and growing.
Infant Teacher
Goddard School
Rocky Hill, Connecticut
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Implemented Goddard School infant curriculum through daily sensory activities.
- Supported feeding, diapering, and napping routines for infants.
- Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development.
- Helped infants develop communication skills through baby sign language while also promoting positive behaviors and social skills.
- Observed infant development and documented classroom notes for families.
- Communicated daily updates with parents using Goddard School standards.
- Maintained records of attendance and provided weekly updates to parents regarding their child's activities.
- Maintained safe, clean classroom spaces following Goddard School health standards.
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Followed licensing rules, safety checks, and classroom sanitation procedures.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
Education
Global Experience Magnet School
Bloomfield, CTSome College (No Degree) - Human Services
Post University
Waterbury, CTSkills
- Postpartum care
- Newborn care
- Infant care
- Lactation support
- Feeding and meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Family advocacy
- Child development
- Safety supervision
- Schedule management
- Meal preparation
- Resident support
- Confidentiality and trustworthiness
- Special needs patients
- Special needs patients
Certification
- ● Postpartum Doula Certification
- ● First Aid & CPR — Expires January 2027
- ● DDS Medication Distribution Certification
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- Reading
- Swimming
- Crocheting
- Painting
Timeline
Healing Mommas Doula Care
Daeja Mark
04.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Community Service Inc
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Program Director
Farmington Station
01.2024 - 10.2024
Infant Teacher
Goddard School
03.2023 - 01.2024
Global Experience Magnet School
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
Post University