Jessica Holmes
Billings,MT
Summary
Experienced child development specialist with expertise in activity coordination. Demonstrated success in establishing safe environments that promote emotional and social growth. Strong skills in program development and implementation, enhancing children's learning experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Live-In Nanny
Private Residence
Colstrip, Montana
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Facilitated engaging and enjoyable activities, promoting children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Provided direct-care services for children of varying ages.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet dietary needs and preferences.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Provided guidance and discipline in line with parental values and expectations.
Grocery Clerk
Rosebud Foods
Colstrip, Montana
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers, handled returns and exchanges of merchandise.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of the store by sweeping floors, mopping up spills and organizing shelves.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, counting money in register drawers and restocking items.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damages or discrepancies between order forms and actual delivered goods.
- Greeted customers as they entered the store, provided friendly customer service and responded to inquiries.
- Assisted customers with locating items in the store, answered questions about products and prices.
Live-In Nanny
Private Residence
Billings, Montana
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Enforced rules set by parents in order to promote positive behavior from the kids.
- Developed strong relationships with both parents and children while providing emotional support.
- Planned recreational activities to enhance physical development and explore stimulating exercises.
- Researched food allergies to understand and provide care and oversight.
- Managed daily schedules for multiple children, ensuring timely attendance at school and extracurricular activities.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Coordinated playdates and social interactions to encourage positive social development.
Personal Care Assistant
Tendernest Assisted Living
Billings, Montana
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding plan of care for each client.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
Industrial Cleaner
Shine On Car Wash & Detail Center
Billings, Montana
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Kept records of hours worked, supplies used, and tasks completed each day.
- Kept track of inventory levels of cleaning supplies and restocked as needed.
- Utilized various hand tools such as brooms and mops while performing duties.
- Cleaned production equipment using appropriate solvents and solutions according to safety regulations.
- Coordinated with supervisors regarding special projects and assignments.
- Removed dirt, grease, oil spills, rust stains, paint splatters, from machines and other surfaces.
- Inspected all areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Followed all safety protocols when operating machinery or working at heights.
- Worked around in-operation machinery and with disassembled machinery to remove build-up and restore surfaces to desired cleanliness.
- Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
Caregiver
SYNERGY HomeCare
Billings, Montana
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Billings High School
Billings, MT05-2007
Skills
- Child development and activity coordination
- Time management
- Transportation provision
- Social integration
- Nutrition planning and care implementation
- Safety management strategies
- Customer service excellence
- Household management
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Live-In Nanny
Private Residence
11.2023 - 04.2024
Grocery Clerk
Rosebud Foods
08.2023 - 09.2023
Live-In Nanny
Private Residence
06.2023 - 09.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Tendernest Assisted Living
06.2022 - 09.2022
Industrial Cleaner
Shine On Car Wash & Detail Center
07.2021 - 11.2021
Caregiver
SYNERGY HomeCare
01.2021 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Billings High School