Kiara Vazquez
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with experience at Ivy League Kids, skilled in supervising children and supporting daily living needs. Proven ability to foster emotional development and create engaging activities, while maintaining a safe environment. CPR certified and adept at time management, ensuring quality care and positive relationships with families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Aid
Ivy League Kids
08.2022 - Current
- Create and implement activities and keep a safe environment.
- Clean and sanitize play area.
- Provide support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Assist the director with observing the children's play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Plan and guide age-appropriate tasks like reading, homework and crafts.
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Establish positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
- Encourage children's emotional and social development.
- Teach children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Assisted students with ADHD in developing organizational skills and time management.
Private Caregiver
Home Care Aid
05.2021 - Current
- Assist patients with handling daily chores and cleaning personal spaces.
- Assist patients with feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Cook tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in patients health status.
- Encourage patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Volunteer
Faithworld Church
03.2015 - 12.2024
- Assist with special events or programs.
- Children and nursery check in desk.
- Assist with organization and planning.
- Youth leader, choir and help in children ministry.
- Promote a clean environment.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Improved public safety, participating in community watch programs.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Education
High School Diploma -
Argo Community High School
Summit, IL05.2020
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Bed Making and Changing
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Household Chores
- Supervise Children
- Youth Ministry Support
- Time Management and Multitask
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Caring and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Positive reinforcement
Timeline
Site Aid
Ivy League Kids
08.2022 - Current
Private Caregiver
Home Care Aid
05.2021 - Current
Volunteer
Faithworld Church
03.2015 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Argo Community High School
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