Jacklyn Appiah
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments, and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills. Additionally, am a caring babysitter who loves kids and is committed to providing care for people of all ages.
Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for up to 4 children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Babysitter
Jacob smith
01.2024 - 05.2024
- I have experience as a babysitter, nurturing young children, and I've also provided care for elderly individuals
- Additionally, I gained valuable insight into caregiving through assisting my mother, who works as a caregiver in a hospital setting.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Used organization and time management skills to multitask and keep children on set schedules.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Helping older children with homework assignments as directed by parents.
- Administering medication when needed according to parent instructions.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Teaching good manners by setting clear expectations for behavior in various settings.
Customer Care Representative
Mary Online Store
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Managed high call volume with exceptional professionalism and efficiency.
- Responded to customer needs through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
- Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
Front Desk Receptionist
Tom Thumb Food Stores
11.2022 - 12.2023
- I have extensive experience as a front desk receptionist at a supermarket, where I managed customer inquiries, provided assistance, and ensured a positive customer experience
- Through this role, I honed my skills in customer care and interpersonal communication, gaining proficiency in effectively engaging with people.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Caregiver for Elderly
Láargarður Retirement Home In Tórshavn
02.2019 - 08.2022
- I have worked as a caregiver, providing care for elderly individuals, alongside my experience as a babysitter.
- Additionally, I gained valuable insight into caregiving through assisting my mother, who works in a hospital setting.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare And Medicine
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX08-2027
Skills
- Babysitting
- Caregiving
- Senior Care
- Nannying
- Food Preparation
- Childcare
- Home Care
- Meal Preparation
- Writing Skills
- Hospital Experience
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Basic Housekeeping
- Behavioral Management
- Compassionate client care
- Elderly Care
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Care
- English language Fluency
- Housekeeping
- Disability Support
- First aid and safety
- Compassionate communication
- Special Needs Care
- Dementia Care
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Emotional Support
Certification
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
Timeline
Babysitter
Jacob smith
01.2024 - 05.2024
Customer Care Representative
Mary Online Store
08.2023 - 02.2024
Front Desk Receptionist
Tom Thumb Food Stores
11.2022 - 12.2023
Caregiver for Elderly
Láargarður Retirement Home In Tórshavn
02.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare And Medicine
The University of Texas At Dallas