Karlene Kirk
Jenkintown,PA
Summary
Dependable and dedicated Nanny with over 20 years of Childcare/Newborn Care experience and proficiency in assimilating into a new family culture. Offers full-time live-out flexibility. Devoted to helping children think creatively and solve problems independently. Skilled in following commitments and maintaining routines.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Mr & Dr. Colasuonno
Garden City, NY
11.2009 - 06.2024
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
Private Nanny
Melissa & Connor Tinquist
Manhattan, NY
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Cared for Out of Town Clients Babies/Kids whenever they came into town.
Newborn Care Specialist/ Nanny
Dr. & Dr. Nwabuebo
Macon, GA
01.2002 - 12.2006
- Help children complete homework assignments and school projects
- Prepare meals for entire family and keep house clean
- Bathe and groom young children when needed, and assist older children with bedtime preparations
- Read to children and engage in a range of educational and fun activities
- Maintain child-friendly, safe environment
- Supervise children at extra-curricular activities takes to playdates
- Occasionally handle and care for sick children who must stay home from or leave school early
- Administer first aid and daily medications as required
- Engage with children on an individual basis to build positive relationships with them
- Closely monitor children’s play activities to verify safety.
- Supported breastfeeding mothers by providing guidance on proper latching techniques, positioning, and milk supply management.
- Empowered families to make informed decisions about their infant''s care through the provision of unbiased information regarding vaccination schedules, circumcision options, and other related topics as needed.
- Improved communication with parents through regular updates on infants'' progress, challenges, and accomplishments.
Education
Adult And Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross
Mineola, NYNewborn Care Certification -
Absolute Best Care
Manhattan, NYSenior High School Diploma -
Signal Hill Senior Comprehensive School
07.1996
Skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Adaptable caregiver
- Mindful of individual child’s needs
- Organized and people person
- Effective leader and mentor
- Wide ranging knowledge
- Time management skill
- Great cook
- Cheerful and energetic
- Approachable
- Basic clerical knowledge
- Active listener
- Emotionally supportive
- Toddler care experience
- Infant care experience
- Child Development
- Meal Preparation
- Early Childhood Development
- Arts and crafts
- First Aid Certified
- Safety awareness
- Creative play
- Enrichment Activities
- Parent Interaction
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
Timeline
Private Nanny
Melissa & Connor Tinquist
03.2021 - 12.2023
Nanny
Mr & Dr. Colasuonno
11.2009 - 06.2024
Newborn Care Specialist/ Nanny
Dr. & Dr. Nwabuebo
01.2002 - 12.2006
Adult And Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross
Newborn Care Certification -
Absolute Best Care
Senior High School Diploma -
Signal Hill Senior Comprehensive School