Janessa Lindsey
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Upbeat and energetic childcare provider with Child and Infant CPR/First Aid knowledge. Supports educational, entertainment and home requirements for parents. Responsive, dependable and vigilant with highly protective nature.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
The Dadkho & Sweeney Residence
08.2023 - Current
- Provide a safe and loving environment for an active 18 month old boy on a consistent weekly schedule, along with his 4 year old sister on occasions if needed.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Periodically joined the family on special outings or themed days to provide extra help and support.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, created art work, and read books with the kids.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as some dinner meal prep.
- Followed established daily routines such as outdoor walks, meal times, and nap schedule.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Touchmark Senior Living
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as weight, temperature, oxygen, and blood pressure.
- Served meals and assisted with feeding
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Cared for residents in memory care and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Private Nanny
The Morison Residence
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided consistent and nurturing care to identical twin boys from the ages of 4-5.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Planned different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys as well as performing light housekeeping tasks.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation. I would spend an evening with the kids once or twice a month for a planned date night, and I still do on occasion.
Education
Pre-Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
Clark College
Vancouver, WA06.2027
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Clark College
Vancouver, WA12.2020
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Vancouver, WA06.2018
Skills
- Adult and Infant/Toddler CPR & First Aid Certified
- Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula
- Child psychology knowledge
- WA State Food Handlers Card
- Infant Care Experience
- Toddler Care Experience
- Activity Planning
- Light Housekeeping and Cleaning
- Meal Preparation/Cooking/Baking
Timeline
Private Nanny
The Dadkho & Sweeney Residence
08.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Touchmark Senior Living
02.2023 - 09.2023
Private Nanny
The Morison Residence
06.2021 - 09.2022
Pre-Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
Clark College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Clark College
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School