Desiree Bailey
The Gardens of Virginia Beach Senior Living
VIRGINIABEACH,VA
2
Languages
2
years of professional experience
Active responsible caregiver that is able to provide a safe and healthy environment towards small,developing children. Proven to be responsible,attentive to detail,and able to adapt to change. Looking to pursue future goals that include a path of learning new skill sets,leads with effective communication,be able to provide excellent collaboration,and a healthy,stable environment.
Work History
In-Home Babysitter
1 Year- Supervised and engaged children in age-appropriate activities to promote development and learning.
- Encouraged children's creativity and imagination through structured game play., worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Organized educational games and crafts to stimulate creativity and critical thinking skills.
- Monitored dietary restrictions, preparing nutritious meals aligned with family preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness of play areas, ensuring a hygienic space for children's activities.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress, behavior, and needs.
- Demonstrated responsibility by adhering to family-specific rules, expectations, and protocols while caring for the children.
- Fostered strong relationships with children and parents, enhancing family satisfaction through trust and open communication.
- Followed parent guidelines for managing children's needs.
- Assisted parents with improving their work-life balance by providing reliable and flexible childcare services.
- Enhanced safety measures within the household by performing regular safety checks on toys, furniture items or potential hazards in indoor/outdoor play areas.
- Promoted emotional well-being in children by practicing active listening and providing empathetic support during challenging moments.
- Provided exceptional care for infants by feeding them according to parental guidelines, changing diapers regularly, and ensuring they received adequate sleep periods throughout the day.
- Fostered a safe, nurturing environment by maintaining a clean and organized living space for the children.
- Ensured children's physical health through outdoor activities, sports participation, and supervised playtime that promoted exercise.
- Developed conflict resolution skills among siblings by teaching effective communication techniques and encouraging teamwork during playtime activities.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
Volunteer
2 Years 5 Months- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly in community homes.
- Facilitated engaging activities for residents during special events and programs.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Student Volunteer
- Strengthened interpersonal communication abilities through constant interaction with diverse populations during volunteering events.
- Engaged attendees through interactive activities, fostering a welcoming atmosphere throughout the event.
- Worked in a team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Worked in a team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Followed detailed instructions from team members to complete tasks efficiently.
- Maintained tidy and a tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
Education
High School Diploma
- 3.8 GPA
- Japanese Honor Society Member
- Japanese Culture Club Member
- Extracurricular Activities: Indoor & Outdoor Track
- Honor Roll [All four quarters of high school 2024-5]
- Honor Roll [All four quarters of high school 2025-26]
- Extracurricular Activities: Volunteer work at the Virginia Beach Cherry Blossom Spring Festival
- Extracurricular Activities: Volunteer work at The Gardens of Virginia Beach
Skills
Trust and integrity
Dependability and timeliness
Basic first aid
Child engagement techniques
Nutritional planning
Safety awareness
Infant care techniques
Time management
Adaptable to change
Adaptability
Integrity
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Japanese
Professional Working
Timeline
Student Volunteer
Virginia Beach Cherry Blossom Festival
03.2026 - 03.2026Read More
In-Home Babysitter
Kyana Roussell
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Volunteer
The Gardens of Virginia Beach Senior Living
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
Landstown High School
High School Diploma
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