Kachia Turner
Merrillville,IN
Summary
Professional Nanny and Certified HHA with significant experience with newborns, infants, toddlers and the elderly. Self-starter with initiative to recommend activities that are age-appropriate for children. Provides comfort, care and companionship to the elderly as needed. Performs light housekeeping tasks during downtime. Develop trusting rapport with the persons in my care. Invested and involved in the daily life and routine of the families. Upbeat and energetic care provider with Child and Infant CPR/First Aid knowledge. Supports educational, entertainment and home requirements for parents and families. Responsive, dependable and vigilant with highly protective nature.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HHA/Attendant Care Worker
Help at Home Senior Care
03.2022 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
Family Nanny
Brian & Kathryn Williams
08.2017 - 06.2021
Family Nanny
Collin & Megan Gatewood
06.2012 - 07.2015
- Recognized for maintaining safe environment with children and providing activities to supplement learning
- Changed diapers of infants and toddlers and put children down for naps
- Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom areas
- Monitored and supervised children at play at the park and at home
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors, immersed the children in other cultures and encouraged the development of diverse relationships
- Helped around the house with kitchen clean-ups, general tidying, and family laundry
- Kept toys and play areas neat, clean, and organized
- Ensured client privacy in handling confidential family matters.
Preschool Teacher
The Children’s Garden
09.2008 - 05.2012
- Observed and redirected behavior using positive reinforcement techniques
- Supervised children in all activities, including prepping of snacks and creative play
- Attended staff meetings
- Evaluated student achievement and growth using Waldorf and Montessori assessments
- Changed children’s clothes and tended to injuries, illnesses, and toileting needs
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending educational conferences, trainings, workshops, and courses
- Incorporated wide range of activities and field trip opportunities to broaden horizons of each child
- Promoted good nutrition for every student by preparing and serving healthy meals and snacks
- Maintained positive and encouraging learning environment with use of positive reinforcement strategies
- Offered variety of materials and resources for children to explore imaginative and academic ideas.
Education
Completion of Program -
Goodwill Secondary School ROSEAU
Career Diploma - Administrative Assistant
Penn Foster Career School
LITHONIA, GACertificate: Child Psychology - undefined
Penn Foster Career School
LITHONIA, GAHigh School Diploma - undefined
1998
Skills
- Educational Software
- Skill Building
- Praise and Encouragement
- Rule Setting
- Regulating Schedules
- Promoting Good Behavior
- Educational Activities
- Behavior Modeling
- Microsoft Word
- Child Safety
- Time Management
- Creating Good Habits
- Age-appropriate Recreational Activities
- Potty Training
- Meal Preparation
- Problem Solving
- Housekeeping and Cleaning
- Teaching Empathy
Certification
- Caregiver Certificate - Training Completed 03/03/22
- Certified HHA and Attendant Caregiver, Help at Home - 03/22/2022-Present
Timeline
HHA/Attendant Care Worker
Help at Home Senior Care
03.2022 - Current
Family Nanny
Brian & Kathryn Williams
08.2017 - 06.2021
Family Nanny
Collin & Megan Gatewood
06.2012 - 07.2015
Preschool Teacher
The Children’s Garden
09.2008 - 05.2012
Career Diploma - Administrative Assistant
Penn Foster Career School
Certificate: Child Psychology - undefined
Penn Foster Career School
High School Diploma - undefined
Completion of Program -
Goodwill Secondary School ROSEAU
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