Denise Merkel
Ellenton,FL
Summary
Compassionate nanny with experience in providing supportive, educational, and fun environments for children of various ages. Skilled in developing engaging activities that promote physical, emotional, and intellectual growth. Demonstrated ability to manage routine care tasks and adapt to changing family needs effectively. Successfully fostered relationships with families, contributing to harmonious and nurturing settings. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny /Household Manager
Shane Family
Sarasota, FL
10.2013 - Current
- Provided consistent care for two children since infancy
- Assistance to children for everyday activities like dressing, bathing, and feeding.
- Instructed the children in proper behavior, manners, health habits.
- Maintained discipline in accordance with parents' instructions while being sensitive to each child’s individual needs.
- Transported children to school, extracurricular activities, and appointments when needed.
- Implemented a system to organize and maintain cleanliness in the home on an ongoing basis.
- Assigned age-appropriate chores to encourage self-confidence and responsibility.
- Taught reading, arts/craftsto encourage intellectual development.
- Engaged children with games and puzzles to promote mental and cognitive development.
- Contributed to meal planning and execution, including grocery shopping, lunch preparation, and cooking all meals.
- Executed various housekeeping duties, such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, garbage outtake, and bed linen changes, etc.
- Scheduled repairs or maintenance when required on any items in the home.
Nanny /Household Manager
Jacobs Family
Sarasota, FL
02.2008 - 04.2013
- Provided care for two children, ages 8 months and 3 years.
- Planned age-appropriate activities to help foster physical, mental, and emotional development.
- Interacted positively with children to promote mental and emotional development.
- Participated in hands-on learning activities with children incorporating art.
- Planned and cooked meals with consideration to multiple dietary restrictions.
- Engaged in after-school activities by assisting with sports practice and homework assignments.
- Traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Took initiative in planning field trips or outings for the kids on days off from school.
- Researched new places or activities that would be interesting and beneficial for the kids.
- Created an atmosphere of trust between myself and both the family and the kids I cared for.
Education
High School Diploma -
Boca Ciega High School
Gulfport, FL06-1988
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development / Rearing
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FLSkills
- Strong Communication Skills
- First aid and CPR certified
- Active listener
- People-oriented
- Child Supervision & Development Knowledge
- Problem Solving Skills
- Creatively enriching activities
- Behavior management techniques
- Dependable / Reliable Transportation
- Safety awareness
- Housekeeping accountability
- Cook enthusiast / Meal Preparation
- Organization Skills
- Schedule Coordination
- Works well under strick time constraints
Timeline
Nanny /Household Manager
Shane Family
10.2013 - Current
Nanny /Household Manager
Jacobs Family
02.2008 - 04.2013
High School Diploma -
Boca Ciega High School
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development / Rearing
Pasco-Hernando State College
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