Jasmine Gaines
Columbus,OH
Summary
Trained caregiver attentive to needs and experienced in working with all ages. Dependable in following good safety practices, facility requirements and family wishes. Cares about resident/student wellbeing and growth. An active listener that is willing to learn and trainable to new skillsets.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Balanced Family Academy
Columbus, OH
12.2023 - Current
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects and storytelling.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
- Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
- Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Memory Care Support Partner
Our Home Senior Living
Columbus , OH
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Participated in leisure activities with clients including playing cards, reading books, going for walks.
- Took vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature when necessary.
- Monitored client health status by recognizing changes in physical or mental condition and reporting them to the appropriate personnel.
- Provided emotional support for elderly clients dealing with loneliness or depression.
- Maintained a clean environment for the safety of clients while following infection control guidelines.
- Attended continuing education seminars and classes related to senior caregiving topics.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH05-2024
High School Diploma -
Columbus Alternative High School
Columbus, OH06-2021
Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Exceptional Organizational Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Proven Team Leader
- Child Psychology Knowledge
- Active Listener
Affiliations
- Exercise
- Creating music
- Avid reader
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Balanced Family Academy
12.2023 - Current
Memory Care Support Partner
Our Home Senior Living
07.2022 - Current
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Columbus State Community College
High School Diploma -
Columbus Alternative High School
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