Diandra Valentine Young
Yonkers,NY
Summary
An observant professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Hands-on and experienced working with adults and children. Here to obtain a position within an organization that offers a stimulating learning environment that values professionalism and provides the opportunity for growth and advancement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Newborn Care Specialist
Private Care
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Facilitated newborn care advice to educate family, implementing best practices
- Demonstrated appropriate burping approaches and swaddling techniques
- Helped families feel comfortable during newborns first few weeks at home
- Bathed, fed newborns and engaged them in tummy time activities during each 12 or 24hr newborn care shift.
Home Health Aide
Ageless Skye Resources
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
Nanny
Private Care
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Companion Aide
Private Care
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Psychology (Human Services) -
Touro University Worldwide
Los Alamitos, CA06.2025
Associate of Arts Early Childhood Education (Reading) -
St Joseph's Teachers' College
Kingston, Jamaica06.2010
Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Organized and Efficient
- Documenting and Record Keeping
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Newborn Care Specialist - 2020
- Sleep Training 101 - 2020
- Home Health Aide - 2021
- Temporary Nurse Aide - 2021
- Mandated Reporter - 2021
- Training In The Needs Of Needs Children With Autism - 2021
- DASA Training - 2021
- Training In School Violence Prevention And Intervention - 2021
- Adult Mental Health First Aid - 2022
- Youth Mental Health First Aid - 2022
- RBT 40-Hour Training - 2022
- Seizure Recognition And First Aid - 2023
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy In Epilepsy - 2023
- BLS Provider - 2023
- Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED - 2023
- Training In Infection Control And Barrier Precautions - 2023
- Preventing SIDS And Promoting Safe Sleeping - 2023
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Newborn Care Specialist
Private Care
01.2023 - 09.2023
Home Health Aide
Ageless Skye Resources
09.2021 - 12.2022
Nanny
Private Care
11.2018 - 08.2021
Companion Aide
Private Care
06.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts Psychology (Human Services) -
Touro University Worldwide
Associate of Arts Early Childhood Education (Reading) -
St Joseph's Teachers' College