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Deborah Kifle

Postpartum Doula/Career Nanny
San Leandro,CA
CHILDREN ARE NOT A DISTRACTION FROM IMPORTANT WORK. THEY ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT WORK.
John Trainer MD
Deborah Kifle

Summary

Experienced career nanny and certified newborn care specialist with a passion for providing exceptional care and support to families. Highly skilled in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for infants and children ensuring their safety, health, and development. Proven ability to establish strong bonds with both children and parents, fostering open communication and trust. Knowledgeable in various childcare techniques, including sleep training, breast feeding, feeding schedules, and age-appropriate activities.

Trust Line certified with CPR/Infant CPR and First Aid certifications. Willing to travel across the country or overseas to deliver highest level of care to precious little ones and families.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Jeanette Haggas
San Francisco , CA

Postpartum Doula/Nanny
11.2022 - Current

Job overview

Supported mom with all aspects of birth recovery Assisted with bottle feeding and breastfeeding ensuring the baby is properly latched and fed on schedule.

Assisted with burping and soothing the baby after feeding.

Bathed, groomed, dressed and changed diapers regularly, ensuring baby is clean and dry.

Helped establish healthy sleep patterns for baby creating a bedtime routine, soothing techniques, and implementing safe sleep practices.

Monitored and closely observed baby's health and development, keeping track of feeding and sleeping patterns, growth, and any changes in behavior or health. Also observed for signs of discomfort or illness.

Provided emotional support and reassurance to new parents, helping them adjust to their new role and provided guidance on newborn care and parenting techniques.

Assisted with tasks related to the baby's care, such as washing and sterilizing bottles, doing laundry, and organizing the nursery.

Provided education and guidance to parents on newborn care, including feeding techniques, safe sleep practices, soothing techniques, and developmental milestones.

Assisted with postpartum recovery including help with breastfeeding, providing emotional support, and assisting with self-care tasks.

Maintained a safe environment to ensure baby's always safe and free from hazards and ensure proper temperature and ventilation.

Samsara Gordon
Castro Valley, CA

Family Nanny
04.2020 - 11.2022

Job overview

Provided safe, quality child care

Designed creative and educational games and activities to support children’s mental and emotional development during Covid.

Assisted with household chores and maintained a clean, safe environment for the children

Planned and prepared healthy meals for entire family

Implemented a creative weekly crafts program

Behavior guidance

Prepared grocery list for home delivery

Drove children to various activities before Covid.

Tutored children with homework and supervised online learning.

Coordinated with parents regularly on children’s progress and any concerns.

Helped with morning and bedtime routines

Children’s laundry

Cristina Kiema
Atlanta , GA

Postpartum Doula/Nanny
01.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

Supported mom with all aspects of birth recovery. Got In addition to regular newborn responsibilities I also: Put twins on the same napping and feeding schedule.

Assisted mother with breastfeeding techniques

Used twin feeding pillows to feed both babies at the same time.

Made notes of the twins’ sleeping and feeding schedule.

Experimented with different ways to put the twins to sleep.

Paid attention to baby cues individually.

Rumana Abdullah
San Leandro , CA

Postpartum Doula/Nanny
09.2018 - 12.2018

Job overview

Provided emotional and physical support to new parents.

Provided guidance and support to breastfeeding mom including proper latch techniques.

Fed, burped, and regularly changed baby’s diapers

Tended to baby’s cries promptly and helped parents get solid rest.

Effectively communicated and built rapport with parents.Listened carefully to parent’s needs with empathy and non judgmental support.

Rocked and swaddled baby and eventually sleep trained to ensure proper night rest.

Did baby laundry, cleaning and sterilizing bottles/pump equipment, and tidying the nursery.

Restocked the nursery and changing station frequently.

Senaite Yohannes
Los Angeles , CA

Postpartum Doula
04.2018 - 07.2018

Job overview

Gave lactation and feeding support (breastfeeding, bottlefeeding and pumping)

Regularly performed diaper changing, bathing, dressing and baby laundry.

Kept log of feeding and sleeping patterns.

Rocked and swaddled baby and eventually sleep trained to ensure proper night rest.

Listened carefully to parents need without judgment.

Tended to baby’s cries promptly and helped parents get solid rest.

Accompanied parents and infant to doctor appointments.

Helped mom with physical recovery from birth.

Lilly Mamo
Walnut Creek , CA

Postpartum Doula/Nanny
03.2017 - 04.2018

Job overview

Supported mom with all aspects of birth recovery

Listened and paid attention to parents needs and requests without judgment.

Educated parents on complete infant care

Helped and assisted with breastfeeding

Monitored baby’s nutritional intake

Fed, burped, bathed and regularly changed baby’s diapers.

Tended to baby’s cries promptly and helped parents get solid rest.

Rocked and swaddled baby and eventually sleep trained to ensure proper night rest.

Initiated a schedule for sleeping, feeds, naps and awake time

Delila Rafrouf
Newport Coast, CA

Postpartum Doula/Nanny
02.2016 - 02.2017

Job overview

Supported mom with all aspects of after birth recovery Lactation support for mom with twins

Listened and paid attention to parents needs and requests without judgement.

Used different feeding techniques to feed twins

Got babies on the same napping and feeding schedule.

Made notes of the twins’ sleeping and feeding schedule.

Experimented with different ways to put the twins to sleep.

Paid attention to baby cues individually

Did baby laundry, cleaning and sterilizing bottles/pump equipment, and tidying the nursery.

Restocked the nursery and changing station frequently.

Education

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor Of Arts from Communication Studies Minor Childhood Education
09.1998 - 08.2004

Skills

Patience and Kindness

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Timeline

Postpartum Doula/Nanny

Jeanette Haggas
11.2022 - Current

Family Nanny

Samsara Gordon
04.2020 - 11.2022

Postpartum Doula/Nanny

Cristina Kiema
01.2019 - 03.2020

Postpartum Doula/Nanny

Rumana Abdullah
09.2018 - 12.2018

Postpartum Doula

Senaite Yohannes
04.2018 - 07.2018

Postpartum Doula/Nanny

Lilly Mamo
03.2017 - 04.2018

Postpartum Doula/Nanny

Delila Rafrouf
02.2016 - 02.2017

Loyola Marymount University

Bachelor Of Arts from Communication Studies Minor Childhood Education
09.1998 - 08.2004
Deborah KiflePostpartum Doula/Career Nanny