Genise Paris
Connecticut/New York
Summary
Professional caregiver with strong track record of fostering safe, nurturing environments for children. Adept at supporting developmental milestones and creating engaging, educational activities. Known for effective collaboration with parents and adapting to meet changing needs. Reliable, patient, and skilled in managing multiple responsibilities while ensuring optimal care and well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-Home Nanny/Live-Out Nanny
Private Care
New York, Connecticut, California, And Florida
03.2018 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child's progress and needs.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Enhanced children's emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
- Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Care Manager, Direct Support Professional, ABA Therapist
GTIndependence
Connecticut
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Created and updated personalized care plans for patients.
- Provided safe transportation to daily community activities, doctor’s appointments, and personal errands.
- Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options and health care services to better manage conditions.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) to identify function of challenging behaviors.
- Provided one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for neurodivergent clients in home setting.
PCA/HHA
Foster Group Home
Florida
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Teacher/Assistant Teacher
Kid City USA
Florida
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Assisted children with health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
Teacher/Assistant Teacher
KinderCare
Connecticut And New York
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Assisted children with health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
Volunteer
Waterbury Hospital
Connecticut
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
- Provided administrative support by filing documents, coordinating charts and answering phones.
- Restocked supplies and filed paperwork to satisfy department leadership requests.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Contributed to efficient hospital operations by promptly responding to requests from medical professionals and administrative staff.
Education
Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Rasmussen College
Lake Elmo, MN01-2019
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Waterbury, CT06-2017
Skills
- Relationship building
- Infant care experience
- Schedule management
- Toddler care experience
- Emotional support
- Behavioral management
- HIPAA compliance
- Meal preparation
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- CPR/AED Certification
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Care Manager, Direct Support Professional, ABA Therapist
GTIndependence
10.2023 - 10.2024
PCA/HHA
Foster Group Home
12.2021 - 07.2022
Teacher/Assistant Teacher
Kid City USA
09.2021 - 12.2021
In-Home Nanny/Live-Out Nanny
Private Care
03.2018 - Current
Teacher/Assistant Teacher
KinderCare
02.2018 - 01.2021
Volunteer
Waterbury Hospital
01.2015 - 06.2015
Early Childhood Care And Education - Early Childhood Care And Education
Rasmussen College
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School