Karen Castor
Elmhurst,NY
Summary
Proven caregiver with expertise in early childhood development and nutrition, demonstrated at Carol & John through leading by example and enhancing social interactions. Skilled in meal preparation and positive reinforcement, ensuring well-being and independence for clients of all ages. Achieved significant improvements in client social integration and dietary health.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Caregiver
Carol & John
10.2022 - Current
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Elderly Caregiver
Bonnie Schuman
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Cleaned house, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Technological University of The Philippines
Philippines04.1996
Skills
- Activities Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Activity Planning
- Materials Management
- Language skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Nutrition expertise
- Meal Preparation
- Care Planning
- Allergy awareness
- Light Housekeeping
- CPR training
- Positive Reinforcement
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Literacy development
- Schedule Management
- Social integration
Timeline
Child Caregiver
Carol & John
10.2022 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Bonnie Schuman
01.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Technological University of The Philippines
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