Iyanna Nation
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Hi My Name Is Iyanna Nation. I have been a babysitter since the age of 12 & A live In caregiver for children since the age of 20 . 6 months - 17 years old are the ages of the children I have taken care of over the years. I absolutely adore children & being a caregiver to them. I want to be a Safe Haven & a Friend to my students. I’m hardworking, respectful & resilient. I have compassion, patience, attentiveness & dependability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Palmer Family
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels.
- Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
- 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 play room.
- 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.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
Babysitter
Fagan Family
01.2014 - 05.2023
- 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 play room.
- 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.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- 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.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
- 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.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Education
Culinary Arts - Baking + Business Management
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Austin, TXSkills
- Patience and Empathy
- Time Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Reliability
- Following Directions
- Dependability
- Flexible scheduling
- Maintaining safe environment
- Child Supervision
- Conflict Resolution
- Housekeeping
- Homework Assistance
- Reading and Storytelling
- Playing puzzles and games
- Creative play ideas
- Emergency Response
- Diaper changing proficiency
- Potty Training Assistance
- Administering medicines
- Transportation Arrangements
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Good Decision Making
- Creative Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Child Safety
- Cooking
- Housekeeping and Cleaning
- Promoting Good Behavior
- Praise and Encouragement
- Teaching Empathy
- Behavior management techniques
Timeline
Babysitter
Palmer Family
05.2023 - 01.2024
Babysitter
Fagan Family
01.2014 - 05.2023
Culinary Arts - Baking + Business Management
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
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