Emi Just
Washougal,WA
Summary
Dedicated Caregiver experienced in supporting children and adults with special needs through personal care and daily routines. Built strong client relationships by delivering dependable, compassionate service and maintaining safe, organized environments. Managed pet care and household tasks with a focus on cleanliness and routine management.
Overview
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1
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4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Sitter
Erica Gehlen
Camas, WA
07.2024 - Current
- Managed feeding, walking, and medication routines for pets with consistent care standards.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported health concerns promptly to owners.
- Maintained clean living spaces.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote a secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide a clean environment for pets.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
- Ensured timely feedings, grooming sessions, and exercise routines for pets in accordance with owner instructions.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Provided daily physical exercise, mental stimulation and socialization to keep pets healthy and ward off unwanted behavior.
- Supported positive behavior reinforcement training methods during walks or playtime sessions for better pet obedience outcomes.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by responding promptly to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues quickly.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively by communicating with veterinarians or pet owners immediately when necessary.
- Maintained clean living spaces, litter boxes, and supplies between visits.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Howard Smith
790 9th St. Washougal WA 98671
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised my Down Syndrome 41 year old Aunt with daily routines, ensuring safe play and consistent oversight.
- Provided compassionate personal care support, including hygiene, feeding, and mobility assistance for individuals with special needs.
- Monitored behavior changes and communicated concerns to family members and care teams promptly.
- Documented care observations, incidents, and progress notes accurately for continuity of services.
- Adapted communication methods to meet unique cognitive, physical, and emotional needs.
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced the quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.
- Assisted clients in achieving their daily goals by offering physical support and emotional encouragement.
- Provided compassionate care for special needs clients, ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding care plans.
- Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Developed strong crisis management skills, working proactively to diffuse challenging situations and maintain a calm, supportive environment for special needs individuals.
- Promoted a safe, nurturing environment by diligently monitoring clients'' health and wellbeing.
- Offered support to assist with supervising special needs individuals in the home.
- Increased client''s independence with consistent skill-building exercises and positive reinforcement.
- Provided transportation to appointments, outings, or activities as needed, ensuring the safety of special needs individuals at all times.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for supporting the specific needs of each client population served.
- Encouraged overall wellness through engaging exercise routines tailored to each client''s abilities and interests.
- Assisted with development of communication skills for non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices.
Babysitter
Jody and Chance Just
3665 P Loop. Washougal WA 98671
07.2022 - Current
- Supervised autistic brother during daily routines, ensuring safe play and consistent oversight.
- Assisted with speech therapy and American Sign Language.
- Followed bedtime routines, nap schedules, and comfort strategies to support child wellbeing.
- Responded calmly to minor injuries, conflicts, and unexpected needs with sound judgment.
- Adapted quickly to family preferences, maintaining reliable care and routine consistency.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up playroom.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
- Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
- Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
- Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
- Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
- Provided first aid and care during emergencies, ensuring child safety at all times.
- Encouraged positive behavior and manners through example and gentle guidance.
- Implemented reward system for chores and homework, motivating positive behavior.
- Facilitated creative play and crafts to stimulate imagination and fine motor skills.
- Negotiated conflict between children, teaching resolution skills and empathy.
- Monitored progress in self-care tasks, encouraging independence.
- Developed system for efficiently managing daily routines, reducing morning stress.
- Tailored educational games and activities to individual learning styles, enhancing cognitive development.
- Assisted with homework, reinforcing reading, math, and age-appropriate learning activities.
- Communicated updates clearly to parents regarding behavior, meals, and schedule changes.
- Maintained clean play areas, organized toys, and completed basic household tidying.
Education
No Degree - American Sign Language
Washougal High School
Washougal06-2029
Skills
- Trustworthiness
- Pet care
- Pet feeding
- Availability management
- Cleanliness management
- House sitting
- Client communication
- Sanitation practices
- Schedule management
- Client relations
- Flexible schedule
- Consistent availability
- Adaptability
- Mobile communication
- Trustworthiness
- Animal care
- Animal empathy
- Valid Driver's license
- Animal safety
- Playtime engagement
- Schedule coordination
- Overnight stays
- Behavior monitoring
- Exercise encouragement
- Client relationship management
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Following directions
- Critical thinking
- Reliability and punctuality
- Maintaining safe environment
- Child supervision
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Childcare
- Managing routines
- Activity planning
- Respectful and compassionate
- Dependable and responsible
Accomplishments
Currently hold a cumulative 3.8 grade point average.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Pet Sitter
Erica Gehlen
07.2024 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
Howard Smith
01.2024 - Current
Babysitter
Jody and Chance Just
07.2022 - Current
No Degree - American Sign Language
Washougal High School