Summary
Overview
Work History
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Certification
Vaccinations
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Frances Latka

North Charleston,SC

Summary

As a dedicated caregiver with a proven track record with multiple families in South Carolina, I excel in child safety, routine and hygiene. I demonstrate exceptional patience and empathy while implementing effective behavior management techniques. I am committed to fostering emotional development and maintaining a clean, safe environment, ensuring the well-being of those in my care. Whether I am attending an elderly patient with memory loss or guarding a child in my care while her parent is working, my enthusiasm and devotion to my work with people remains my highest calling for over thirty years.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Child Caregiver

Tyler Ytuarte
08.2024 - Current
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
  • Facilitated day-time excursions/"field trips" to local attractions for child and friends in personal vehicle
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Reference #: 910-366-3967

Private Elderly Caregiver

Teresa Vasas
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Assisted patient with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, completing housekeeping tasks as needed, including animal care and meal preparation.
  • Reference #: 843-442-6349

Infant Caregiver

Gabriel and Kalyn Turner
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • Ensured timely diaper changes and feedings, maintaining optimal hygiene levels for each infant in care.
  • Provided responsive care by consistently attending to infants'' cues for hunger, distress or discomfort.
  • Supported cognitive development through engaging in regular sensory play activities with infants.
  • Assisted in fostering early language acquisition skills through singing songs, reading stories, and conversing with infants regularly.
  • Reference #: 843-259-3602

Private Elderly Caregiver

Amber Stanis
07.2019 - 08.2023
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Reference #: 864-580-0809

Private Elderly Caregiver

Lynn and Brenda Myers
06.2017 - 05.2019
  • Alleviated feelings of isolation with elderly client by encouraging social interaction to alleviate/combat dementia
  • Collaborated with family members and healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal results.
  • Offered companionship during difficult times by providing emotional support and empathetic listening skills.
  • Reference #: 843-345-2094

Private Child Caregiver

Brittany Crepeau
10.2014 - 10.2017
  • Maintained detailed records of each child''s developmental milestones, sharing this information with parents regularly.
  • Implemented daily routines for healthy habits, including meal preparation and personal hygiene tasks.
  • Transported children safely to various appointments and extracurricular activities as required.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively through implementing consistent discipline techniques in accordance with parental preferences.
  • Reference #: 843-557-5555

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Dementia/Cognitive Disability Nourishment
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Professional boundaries
  • Schedule management
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Hygiene and safety awareness

Certification

American Health Care Academy: Healthcare Provider CPR/AED: Adult, Child, Infant (BLS)

Vaccinations

COVID-19: 2021/2022

Pneumonia: 2023

Shingles: 2024

Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis: 2024

Timeline

Private Elderly Caregiver

Teresa Vasas
01.2025 - 06.2025

Private Child Caregiver

Tyler Ytuarte
08.2024 - Current

Infant Caregiver

Gabriel and Kalyn Turner
03.2024 - 03.2025

Private Elderly Caregiver

Amber Stanis
07.2019 - 08.2023

Private Elderly Caregiver

Lynn and Brenda Myers
06.2017 - 05.2019

Private Child Caregiver

Brittany Crepeau
10.2014 - 10.2017