Hope Griggs
Prairie,MS
Summary
Proactive Babysitter and Personal Caregiver with extensive experience in child and adult safety, activity planning, and hygiene management. Demonstrated success in building strong relationships with families and clients, while efficiently managing multiple responsibilities. Skilled in emergency response, effective communication, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. Upbeat and energetic care provider with Child/Adult and Infant CPR/First Aid knowledge. Supports educational, entertainment and home requirements for parents. Responsive, dependable and vigilant with highly protective nature. Committed caregiver offers three plus years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Babysitter
Self-employeed
06.2013 - 07.2024
- Provided a safe environment for children, ensuring their well-being and security at all times.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Handled emergencies effectively, demonstrating quick thinking and responsiveness in high-stress situations.
- Established strong relationships with families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Managed multiple responsibilities simultaneously; prioritizing tasks efficiently without compromising quality of care provided.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted with homework assignments, promoting academic success and confidence in learning abilities.
- Managed daily routines, including meal preparation and timely transportation to various activities.
- Nurtured a love of learning by introducing new topics through engaging storytelling sessions and interactive projects.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior and personal responsibility.
- Collaborated closely with parents on specific needs, providing tailored care for each child based on individual preferences.
- Organized playdates and outings to foster socialization skills among peers.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Personal Caregiver
Kathy Beard
05.2017 - 11.2020
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Ensured client safety by closely monitoring their health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies.
- Promoted client health by assisting with daily hygiene tasks, medication administration, and regular exercise routines.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients in maintaining independence through consistent support and encouragement.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy, patience, flexibility, which led to increased trust between caregiver and client.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Bartender Supervisor
The Pony
06.2009 - 07.2013
- Fostered strong relationships with regular patrons through personalized service that encouraged repeat business.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and safety, ensuring compliance with local health regulations.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
- Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food, and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing staff and promptly addressing guest concerns.
- Implemented effective cash handling procedures, reducing discrepancies in register balances at the end of shifts.
- Monitored inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
Secretary
Linton Services
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
- Utilized advanced software programs for data entry tasks that increased accuracy while minimizing errors.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance, inventory, and sales data.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff, ensuring smooth business trips with minimal disruptions.
- Managed sensitive and confidential information with discretion, upholding integrity of executive communications.
- Oversaw inventory of office supplies, ensuring availability and cost-efficiency.
Assistant Manager and Carhop
Bumpers DriveIn
10.2007 - 05.2008
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
Cashier
Food Giant
11.2007 - 02.2008
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases and locate items.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Nursing
Itawamba Community College
Tupelo, MS12.2025
GED -
Itawamba Community College
Tupelo, MS08.2008
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Patience and understanding
- CNA Certified
- Adaptable problem-solving
- Reliability and punctuality
- Hygiene and Cleanliness
- Respect for privacy
- Organizational abilities
- CPR Certified
- Infant Care
- Activities Planning
- Child safety knowledge
- Schedule Management
- Resourcefulness and Initiative
- Following Directions
- Medication Administration
- Bathing Assistance
- Meal Preparation
Certification
- CPR Certified, American Heart Association - BLS Provider- Valid September 26,2023 to September 2025.
- Certified CNA, Mississippi State Department of Health #10088709 Valid December 11,2023 to December 11, 2025.
Timeline
Personal Caregiver
Kathy Beard
05.2017 - 11.2020
Personal Babysitter
Self-employeed
06.2013 - 07.2024
Secretary
Linton Services
09.2010 - 04.2011
Bartender Supervisor
The Pony
06.2009 - 07.2013
Cashier
Food Giant
11.2007 - 02.2008
Assistant Manager and Carhop
Bumpers DriveIn
10.2007 - 05.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Nursing
Itawamba Community College
GED -
Itawamba Community College
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