Josephine Lipinski
Grand Rapids
Summary
Responsible childcare professional experienced in guiding children and documenting learning and development. Background leading fun activities to teach new skills and encourage growth. Offers current CPR and First Aid certifications paired with in-depth knowledge of children's emotional and social development. Recently completed a CNA course, providing a vast amount of achievable tasks in basic healthcare for patients, with over 70 total hours achieved in education. I am a passionate individual who strives to care for people, with a deep understanding of child patients in particular, seeing as I was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes as a young child, which further encourages my desire to help others.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Assistant
West Side Christian School
Grand Rapids
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Accompanied children on field trips and assisted them with personal hygiene routines.
- Promoted physical activity by encouraging outdoor playtime activities like sports and games.
- Observed and monitored the safety of all children in care.
- Provided guidance on social interaction among peers within the group setting.
- Read stories, sang songs and taught basic skills such as color recognition and counting numbers.
- Supported the development of individual plans based on the interests and abilities of each child.
- Engaged children in meaningful conversations regarding their day-to-day experiences.
- Supervised naptime routines and ensured proper sleep habits were maintained.
- Responded promptly to incidents or emergencies according to established protocols.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure their child's needs were met.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits involving eating, resting and hygiene habits.
- Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
- Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions to improve childcare skills.
- Monitored children's progress and behavior, reporting observations to lead teacher.
Retail Sales Associate
Boot Barn
Granville
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company standards.
- Provided product information and answered customer questions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
- Performed cashier duties such as ringing up sales, processing payments, and issuing receipts.
- Promoted special offers and discounts to encourage additional purchases.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
- Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
- Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and contribute to a positive work environment.
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers, and enhance sales.
- Used product knowledge to suggest items to match client needs.
Hostess
Peppino’s Sports Grille & Bar
Allendale
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitored dining room activity to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
- Assisted servers in bussing tables when needed during busy periods.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
- Managed the waiting list, ensuring that all parties were seated in a timely manner.
- Assisted in preparing the restaurant for opening and closing shifts.
- Verified reservations and wait times with customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI04-2029
Certified Nurse Assistant - Basic Patient Care
Ross College
Grand Rapids, MI06-2025
High School Diploma -
Unity Christian High School
Hudsonville, MI05-2025
Basic Infection And Blood Borne Pathogens Modules - Infection Control & Blood Borne Pathogens Coarse
Michigan Virtual
Online Learning04-2023
Skills
-Service Customer Excellence
-Child Supervision & Safety
-Activity Planning & Support
-Certified Nurse Assistant
-Infection Control & Safety Protocols
-Clinical Documentation & HIPPA Compliance
-Communication & Team Collaboration
-Conflict Resolution
-Time Management & Multitasking
-Sanitation & Cleaning Procedures
-Basic First Aid & Emergency Procedures
-Chid Development Knowledge
-Food Safety Standards
-Infection Control Procedures
-Proper Use of Personal Protective Equipment
-Safe Handling and Disposal of Contaminated Materials
-Exposure Incident Response Protocols
-Proper Hand Hygiene Practices
-Compliance with OSHA & CDC Guidelines
Affiliations
- I Love to Weight-lift and stay active
- I Spend as much time as I can with family and friends
- I have a wheaten terrier poodle mix retired service dog, Motley Crue
- I competitively rode horse for about 10 years
- I love meeting other individuals with Type One Diabetes
Accomplishments
- Graduated High School with a Cum Laude or 3.5 cumulative GPA
- Breakthrough T1D's 2025 Sponsor Child
- Kenowa Saddle-it's 2022 Overall High Point Champion
Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- Hymliech Certification
- Basic First Aid Certification
Timeline
Childcare Assistant
West Side Christian School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Retail Sales Associate
Boot Barn
07.2023 - 07.2024
Hostess
Peppino’s Sports Grille & Bar
04.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cornerstone University
Certified Nurse Assistant - Basic Patient Care
Ross College
High School Diploma -
Unity Christian High School
Basic Infection And Blood Borne Pathogens Modules - Infection Control & Blood Borne Pathogens Coarse
Michigan Virtual
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