Kenna Weldon
Fort Madison
Summary
Compassionate Daycare Aide with background in early childhood education. Possess strengths in creating nurturing environments while promoting emotional, social and intellectual growth in children. Skilled in implementing educational activities, managing behaviors, and ensuring safety of all children under care. Successfully fostered positive relationships with parents and colleagues to promote collaboration and enhance overall childcare experience. In addition to being a resilient Direct Support Professional known for productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior management, personal care assistance, and developing individualized support plans. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience to enhance client satisfaction and well-being.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Aide
Saint Charles Child Care
Saint Charles
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Engaged with young learners through storytelling, singing songs and playing games.
- Helped maintain a clean and organized daycare center by disinfecting surfaces regularly.
- Encouraged healthy habits among children such as eating nutritious foods and washing hands properly.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
Direct Support Professional
Forth Ave Homes
Winona
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
Education
Winona Senior Highschool
Winona, MNSkills
- Child development
- Meal preparation
- Behavioral monitoring
- Activity planning
- Emotional intelligence
- Equipment sanitizing
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Safety and supervision
- CPR certified
- Patience and empathy
- Time management
- Effective communication
Certification
- CPR License
- Instructor: Alexander Catevenis
- Completed: 8/15/2024
Timeline
Daycare Aide
Saint Charles Child Care
06.2024 - 08.2025
Direct Support Professional
Forth Ave Homes
06.2024 - 03.2025
Winona Senior Highschool