Gretchen Ranson
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Objective Childcare Associate: To watch over children and maintain a safe, loving, and engaging environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Live-In Nanny
Jessica Wright
10.2024 - Current
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Drove children to school and extra activities.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Part-time Babysitter
Multiple Families
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
Patient Transporter
HCA St. Petersburg Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
- Collaborated with CNAs, nurses, and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Communicated with patients, family members and healthcare staff to coordinate transportation schedules.
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
The Long Center
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Reiterated water safety practices and lifesaving measures at every class to prevent accidents.
- Gave private lessons to special needs students and taught floating techniques and treading water.
- Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
SPC
Online05-2026
GED -
Homeschool
Clearwater, FL02-2022
Skills
- Nutrition knowledge
- Arts and crafts
- Language skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Safety awareness
- Activity planning
- Homework assistance
- First aid certified
- CPR certifired
- Special needs care
Certification
First Aid Certified
CPR Certified
Timeline
Live-In Nanny
Jessica Wright
10.2024 - Current
Part-time Babysitter
Multiple Families
01.2023 - 10.2024
Patient Transporter
HCA St. Petersburg Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
The Long Center
05.2021 - 01.2023
Associate of Arts - General Studies
SPC
GED -
Homeschool