Diane Carlson
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Compassionate professional with background as Private Nanny for 13 years, specializing in providing individualized care to children of various ages. Strengths include strong communication skills, adaptability to different family environments, and ability to plan educational activities promoting physical, social and cognitive development. Noteworthy impact from previous roles includes fostering positive relationships with families and creating safe, inclusive environments conducive for child growth and development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Leach Family
Vadnais Heights , MN
06.2024 - Current
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Engaged with children, providing nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Kept parents' contact information, emergency services phone number and child’s health history on hand in case of emergency situations.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as preparing nutritious meals, cleaning laundry, tidying bedrooms, dusting and sanitizing play areas.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by teaching children new ideas each day.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives while parents were away.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Cleaned and tidied living room and play room after activities.
- Cut snack foods into bite-sized pieces before serving to young children and monitored closely during snack time to prevent choking.
- Researched food allergies to better understand and provide higher level of care and oversight for individuals with such conditions.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Dropped off and picked up children from school and extracurricular commitments.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
Private Nanny
Private Glasgow Family
North Oaks, MN
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Facilitated playdates between siblings or friends in order to foster social interaction among peers.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
- Administered basic first aid techniques when needed while monitoring health conditions closely.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
- Dropped off and picked up children from school and extracurricular commitments.
Cashier/Pet Care Associate
PetSmart
Plymouth, Minnesota
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by assisting customers complete purchases, locate items and sign up for rewards programs.
- Processed returned items, checking against store's established return timeframes.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
- Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
Private Nanny
Private Family
Shoreview, Minnesota
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Provided children with nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Planned fun excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities.
- Cleaned and tidied living room and bedrooms after activities.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects, and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Helped with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as preparing nutritious meals, cleaning laundry, tidying bedrooms, dusting and sanitizing play areas.
- Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MNSkills
- Positive learning process
- Activities Planning
- Social integration
- Enrichment activities
- Light housekeeping
- Educational support
- Emotionally supportive
- First aid and CPR certified
- Organization
- Supervision
Certification
Adult & Pediatric CPR/First Aid
SUIDS (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome)
AHT (Abusive Head Trauma-Formally Shaken Baby Syndrome)
Affiliations
- Running Endurance Races with a Non-Profit Charity
- Crafting
Timeline
Private Nanny
Leach Family
06.2024 - Current
Private Nanny
Private Glasgow Family
02.2022 - 02.2024
Cashier/Pet Care Associate
PetSmart
09.2018 - 10.2019
Private Nanny
Private Family
07.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
Saint Cloud State University
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