Daejah Smith
Merrillville,IN
Work Preference
Timeline
CNA Volunteer
Healthcare Training Solutions
08.2025 - 01.2026
Pet Sitter
Grandmother
08.2017 - Current
Babysitter
Mom
04.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Skills
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Pet care
- Animal grooming
- Maintaining safe environment
- Child supervision
- Infant care experience
- CPR certified
- Following directions
- Elderly care
- Safety awareness
- Direct patient care
- Feeding assistance
Education
High School Diploma -
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Gary, IN 4640606-2026
Work History
Pet Sitter
Grandmother
08.2017 - Current
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Ensured timely feedings, grooming sessions, and exercise routines for pets in accordance with owner instructions.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
Babysitter
Mom
04.2016 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
CNA Volunteer
Healthcare Training Solutions
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms to enhance overall environment.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills in caregiving and patient interaction techniques.
- Assisted with patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety throughout daily activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to provide high-quality support for patient needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment for patients, performing regular housekeeping tasks to ensure hygiene standards were met.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Summary
Dedicated and trustworthy caregiver with experience as a Babysitter for "Mom." A childcare provider with comprehensive understanding of child development and behavior management. Skilled in creating structured and fun environment that promotes learning and growth. Known for reliability and adaptability, consistently meeting dynamic needs of families and fostering positive relationships. Experienced with creating safe and engaging environment for children. Uses effective communication to interact with both children and parents, ensuring clear understanding of expectations.
Also experienced with managing diverse pet care routines, from feeding to exercise for "Grandma."Utilizes calm and attentive approach to understand pets' needs and behaviors. Track record of building trust with pet owners through consistent, high-quality care. Equipped with willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Always ready to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Experienced CNA, Knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance, and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trust, stimulating, and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in volunteering at a rehabilitation center "Ignited Medical Resort", Crown point, Indiana setting providing guidance and encouragement to patience's through physical and emotional support.
Certification
- Certified Nurse Aide, Indiana Department of Health - 01/09/2028
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
English
Interests
Hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
Working with my hands and fixing things
Animal Care
Road Trips
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate