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Kirsten Belcher

Certified Newborn Care Specialist
Honolulu,HI

Summary

Experienced Certified Newborn Care Specialist with over 7 years of experience in medical center or nursing home. From 2000-2002 cared for children with cancer on a oncology unit at Kapiolani Women's and Children's Hospital. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving client satisfaction. From 1996-2000 cared for elderly in a nursing home or a private care home. 2002-presently working in home private overnight newborn care. "Happiness is all about helping people on their life’s journey. Living aloha means sharing your life force with others, sharing your soul.”

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Career Nanny

Wang Mariawang@aya.yale.edu
Honolulu, HI
04.2017 - 10.2017
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.

Professional Career Nanny

Leland Flyingishmel@aol.com 808-699-6662
Honolulu, HI
01.2015 - 10.2017
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.

Newborn Care Specialist

McNaughton Imacnaughton@TMGHAWAII.com
Honolulu, HI
02.2013 - 04.2013

blankContentIdentifierProvided 8p 7a overnight care for 2mo-5mo consisting of bottle feedings and sanitizing all. Diaper change and laundry. Proper swaddling techniques and teaching parents how. Daily communication with development progress or changes. Interfacing baby wellness appointments. Providing gas relief medicine per parents request for colic and excessive gas

  • Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.

Newborn Care Specialist

Tema Haulanigirl@mac.com
Honolulu, HI
12.2012 - 04.2013

Provided overnight care from 8p-7a 3 nights a week for a 4 day old newborn to 4mo. Care consisted of bottle feedings every 1-2hrs plus diaper changing, swaddling, and caring for infant during illness while traveling with the family for their vacation.

  • Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.

Professional Career Nanny

Westphal 808-474-3451
Honolulu, HI
04.2003 - 08.2006
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
  • Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Traveled with families to care for children and allow parents private time.

Professional Career Nanny

Pipers 808-943-6101
Honolulu, HI
03.2003 - 08.2006
  • Provided daytime care couple of days a week from 2mo till 3years.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
  • Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Traveled with families to care for children and allow parents private time.

Newborn Care Specialist/Childcare Specialist/

Lippert Family
Honolulu, HI
08.2021 - 07.2024

Provide overnight sleep support in Jan. March June and July from 8p-6am for parents transitioning from infant co-sleeping to crib sleeping/toddler bed & then adult queen size bed. I assisted with sleep training and dropping off pacifier/nightime bottle feedings/nursing. I continue to offer overnight support for parents infant-toddler as they both take turns traveling for work and now have a 3y.o. who needs bedtime routine from available caregivers. Watching monitor for nighttime waking using calming/soothing techniques, changing diapers and consultation with parents regarding upcoming developmental changes, growth spurts, teething, illnesses and final phase of nighttime wakings possibilities once starting preschool.

Newborn Care Specialist

Jess.j.liu@gmail.com
Honolulu , HI
03.2023 - 07.2023

Provided overnight 2d old newborn care to 4m from 10p-6a give nights a week. Documented and recorded all intake and output. Bottle feedings of formula and breast milk, washing everything through the sanitizer steamer pumping equipment and bottle equipment from feedings. Laundering everything baby related. Communication with parents about upcoming development milestones (growth spurts)and caring for baby through illnesses. Daily communication with progress from the overnight shift passed forward for continuity.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Clinical Assistant

Kapiolani Medical Hospital
Honolulu , HI
01.2000 - 12.2022

Took vital signs of pediatric patients and cared for them by transporting to testing and procedures/assistance with activities supporting in daily health care hygiene practices. Documented and charted charges in vitals and health. Transcribed Dr. Orders when working the unit secretary front desk operations. Floated to additional wings when low census such as ER/ provided volunteer services baby infant massage on the NICU and pregnancy treatment for Mother's through the Healing Touch program.


  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Newborn Care Specialist

Dr. Kelly Babysakelly@gmail.com 732-233-5879
Honolulu, HI
03.2022 - 05.2022

4 day old newborn care to 2 mo old overnight care consisting of baths, bottle feedings every couple of hours, swaddling, diaper changes, laundry, sanitizing and washing all breast pump equipment and bottle accessories. Lactation consultant, providing supply support in teas, cookie's, water and preparing equipment supplies for pumping. Keeping parents informed with development updates and charting the overnights care from 10p-5am Monday -Friday.

Newborn Care Specialist

Parker Brookepar@gmail.com 801-623-7914
Honolulu, HI
01.2022 - 03.2022

Provided infant care for 6m -8m during the families visit to Hawaii. Provided daytime care consisting of naps, bottle feedings, development activities, diaper changes, bottle cleaning. Kept parents updated on development and progress or changes throughout the day. Communicated anything important regarding development progress or changes.

Newborn Care Specialist

Dranrove 847-567-0469
Honolulu, HI
12.2021 - 01.2022

Newborn Care for a 3wk old Newborn to 2mo, providing overnight care from 10p-6am consisting of feedings every couple of hours, swaddling, diaper changes, bottle washing, laundry and daily overnight reports including communication to parents and updates of care and infants development progress or changes.

Newborn Care Specialist

Soohoo Csoohoo@gmail.com 808-333-9741
Honolulu, HI
05.2019 - 08.2021

Provided daytime care for a 6mo-2years of age part-time from 7am-2p. Care consisted of bottle feedings, snacks and meal preparation. Cleaning of bottles, diaper changes, potty training, nap and sleep training, developmental playtime and activities, trip's to the park and water play. Daily report communicated to the parents regarding development progress or changes.

Newborn Care Specialist

Tumolva Delila8@hotmail.com 808-4634584
Honolulu, HI
01.2021 - 05.2021

Provided daytime care 3 days a week from 9am-2p consisting of developmental playtime,naps, bottle feedings and cleaning, diaper changes and baths, laundry. Progress notes and communication given daily regarding development progress or changes.

Newborn Care Specialist

Lippert Dawn.lippert@gmail.com 808-333-9741
Honolulu, HI
08.2018 - 03.2020

Provided care for 2mo-9mo daytime care 3 days a week from 9am-3p that consisted of bottle feedings, naps, diaper changes, laundry, cleaning bottles and picking up toy's. Daily outings to the Aquarium and Zoo. Daily progress development report and changes communicated with parents and additional caregivers regarding teething updates and sleep training for nap time.

  • Cultivated rapport with parents and additional caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.

Newborn Care Specialist

Dr.Gasper Maria.gasper@gmail.com
Honolulu, HI
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Provided part-time daytime care for 2m-6m consisting of bottle feedings, diaper changes, bottle cleaning and preparing meals. Daily outside time with development activities such as practicing rolling over and sitting up. Daily communication with parents regarding development progress and changes.
  • Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
  • Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.

Newborn Care Specialist

Ostrander Wbrealstate@yahoo.com 808-349-3497
Honolulu, HI
03.2016 - 05.2017
  • Provided daytime care for 2mo-14mo consisting of bottle feedings, snacks and mealtime. Diaper changes, laundry and bedding, baths. Daily outings and developmental playtime and activities. Communication daily with parents regarding developmental progress and changes.
  • Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from wellness visits to illnesses, injuries and life-threatening conditions.
  • Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
  • Asked parents pre-determined questions based on age of child.
  • Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.

Newborn Care Specialist

Dr.Mau Mmau@hawaii.edu/Drtedmala@me.com
Honolulu, HI
12.2015 - 01.2016

Provided daytime care part time to 4mo-6mo twins consisting of bottles feedings, solid feedings and preparation, diaper changes. Cleaning up after meals and cleaning bottles, in laundry. Developmental playtime and activities for growth and development. Daily communication with parents regarding development progress or changes.

Newborn Care Specialist

Dr. Wong Danielpwong@yahoo.com 808-372-4800
Honolulu, HI
03.2014 - 08.2014

Provided daytime care for 4mo infant to 10 mo consisting of bottle feedings, diaper changes, laundry and cleaning of bottles and mealtime. Consistent nap schedule and daily outings. Playtime and developmental activities. Daily communication with parents regarding development progress or changes.

Professional Career Nanny

Dr. Yu Wendyyu@mac.com 808-2303869
Honolulu, HI
03.2010 - 11.2012

Provided daytime care 3 days a week from 3mo-2.5 years plus additional sibling from 6mo-9m, communicated daily with the parents regarding development progress or changes.

  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
  • Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.

Professional Career Nanny

Dr.Haruki Susan.haruki@gmail.com 808-3874489
Honolulu, HI
07.2007 - 03.2010
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
  • Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Traveled with families to care for children and allow parents private time.

Professional Career Nanny

Reiter
Honolulu, HI
07.2006 - 07.2007
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
  • Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Traveled with families to care for children and allow parents private time.

Education

Highschool Diploma - 9th-12th

Glasgow High School
Glasgow, MT

Skills

Certified Newborn Care Specialist

Accomplishments

Certified Newborn Care Specialist


International Nanny Association's member


International Newborn Care Specialist member


Healing Touch Volunteer at Kapiolani Hospital


Bosom Buddies of Hawaii Volunteer at Queens Medical Center


Certified in Infant/child CPR and First Aide


Certified Nursing Assistant/Nurse aid certification program


Certified Wellness Counselor





Timeline

Newborn Care Specialist

Jess.j.liu@gmail.com
03.2023 - 07.2023

Newborn Care Specialist

Dr. Kelly Babysakelly@gmail.com 732-233-5879
03.2022 - 05.2022

Newborn Care Specialist

Parker Brookepar@gmail.com 801-623-7914
01.2022 - 03.2022

Newborn Care Specialist

Dranrove 847-567-0469
12.2021 - 01.2022

Newborn Care Specialist/Childcare Specialist/

Lippert Family
08.2021 - 07.2024

Newborn Care Specialist

Tumolva Delila8@hotmail.com 808-4634584
01.2021 - 05.2021

Newborn Care Specialist

Soohoo Csoohoo@gmail.com 808-333-9741
05.2019 - 08.2021

Newborn Care Specialist

Lippert Dawn.lippert@gmail.com 808-333-9741
08.2018 - 03.2020

Professional Career Nanny

Wang Mariawang@aya.yale.edu
04.2017 - 10.2017

Newborn Care Specialist

Dr.Gasper Maria.gasper@gmail.com
01.2017 - 06.2017

Newborn Care Specialist

Ostrander Wbrealstate@yahoo.com 808-349-3497
03.2016 - 05.2017

Newborn Care Specialist

Dr.Mau Mmau@hawaii.edu/Drtedmala@me.com
12.2015 - 01.2016

Professional Career Nanny

Leland Flyingishmel@aol.com 808-699-6662
01.2015 - 10.2017

Newborn Care Specialist

Dr. Wong Danielpwong@yahoo.com 808-372-4800
03.2014 - 08.2014

Newborn Care Specialist

McNaughton Imacnaughton@TMGHAWAII.com
02.2013 - 04.2013

Newborn Care Specialist

Tema Haulanigirl@mac.com
12.2012 - 04.2013

Professional Career Nanny

Dr. Yu Wendyyu@mac.com 808-2303869
03.2010 - 11.2012

Professional Career Nanny

Dr.Haruki Susan.haruki@gmail.com 808-3874489
07.2007 - 03.2010

Professional Career Nanny

Reiter
07.2006 - 07.2007

Professional Career Nanny

Westphal 808-474-3451
04.2003 - 08.2006

Professional Career Nanny

Pipers 808-943-6101
03.2003 - 08.2006

Certified Nursing Assistant/Clinical Assistant

Kapiolani Medical Hospital
01.2000 - 12.2022

Highschool Diploma - 9th-12th

Glasgow High School
Kirsten BelcherCertified Newborn Care Specialist