Kijdia Monique Guzman
Willow Grove,Pennsylvania
Summary
Professional who is vigilant, compassionate, and conscientious. I'm committed to providing consistent and focused attention to the safety, comfort, and dignity of anyone in my care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Multiple Families
01.2012 - Current
- Facilitated relationships with both children and parents by creating a caring and structured home environment.
- Planned and coordinated a variety of activities to promote physical and mental growth.
- Taught kids how to tie their shoes, dress themselves, potty train, and do basic math and language.
- Helped children with homework assignments and special projects in a variety of subjects in order to help them succeed academically.
- Changed diapers, bathed and dressed babies, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Created nurturing, safe environments for children to help them develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
- Provided nurturing and positive environments for children's social and emotional development.
Home Health Aide
Arden Courts
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided compassionate personal care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with residents and families, enhancing emotional support and trust.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements in caregiving routines, optimizing efficiency of service delivery.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Childcare Center Director
KidsPark
09.2017 - 11.2024
- Hired, trained and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff positions, ensuring that their performance was consistently improved, resulting in increased success in the center.
- Planned group activities to help children improve their socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Simultaneously provided excellent care to a variety of children ranging in age from 18 months to 13 years old.
- Assisted children in developing motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Taught children arts and crafts and other activities to help them develop their gross and fine motor skills.
- Kept areas clean, organized, and stocked, as well as sanitizing surfaces and toys.
- Count drawers quickly and accurately at the start and end of each shift.
- Taught children to be considerate of others, to use good manners, and to engage in other social development activities.
- Ensured that KidsPark complies with all licensing and safety regulations, including fire and disaster preparedness, Pennsylvania Department of Public Health codes, and USDA nutritional guidelines.
- Worked with parents to establish and maintain strong support networks, as well as to establish rapport in order to facilitate communication.
Child Care Provider
Play & Learn
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Prepared nutritious foods and beverages for children based on dietary recommendations and personal preferences.
- Was in charge of ensuring the safety and security of all children in my care.
- Kept track of the children's behavior, the food they ate, and the medications they were given.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and other frequently touched surfaces to prevent germs from spreading.
- Positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents helped me maintain group discipline.
- Created a fun and safe learning environment for a group of children with a variety of learning styles.
Private Duty Home Healthcare Aide
Vip Health Care Services
06.2003 - 01.2011
- Assisted patients in safely transitioning from sleeping surfaces to mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Kept track of patient care, condition, progress, and problems to report, and I talked to my supervisor or case manager about my findings.
- Assisted patients in completing tasks such as general housekeeping tasks like cooking, meal preparation, and grocery shopping, thereby reducing the daily burden on family members.
- Ensured each patient's safety and well-being in accordance with the care plan.
Healthcare Provider
VIP Health Care Services
03.1990 - 05.2003
- Built rapport in order to create a safe and trusting environment in which to provide care.
- Assisted patients with limited physical abilities with dressing, grooming, and feeding requirements, helping them in overcoming and adapting to mobility limitations.
- Provided mental and emotional support to clients in order to improve physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Checked vital signs on a regular basis and contacted the agency if there were any health concerns or behavioral changes with the patients.
- Interacted with patients and families with kindness and a positive, outgoing demeanor, resulting in the development of long-term professional relationships.
- Administered prescribed medication daily and helped clients manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
- Offered instruction in healthy meal preparation, independent living, and disability or illness adaptation.
Server
B.M Best Restaurant
01.1998 - 09.1999
- Kept a high level of cleanliness and sanitation.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to ensure complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Addressed guest concerns and issues, taking steps to resolve issues and boost customer satisfaction.
- Took credit card, and cash payments and gave cash transactions change.
- Increased operational efficiency by restocking supplies such as ice, condiments, utensils, napkins, trays, and delivery bags during slow periods.
- Kept the register up to date by following proper billing, payment processing, and cash management procedures.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, well-known recipes to generate repeat business.
- Created and cooked exciting, memorable dishes that attracted new customers to the restaurant and increased revenue.
- Inspected kitchens to assess the quality of food preparation and service, as well as the appearance of the food and the cleanliness of the production and service areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Redirection High School
Brooklyn, NY01-1992
Skills
- In-Home Services
- In-Home Care
- File/records maintenance
- Customer service
- Home care
- Sales
- Excellent with kids
Certification
- Municipal Training Center - received CNA Certificate 1990-1991
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Arden Courts
01.2025 - 01.2026
Childcare Center Director
KidsPark
09.2017 - 11.2024
Child Care Provider
Play & Learn
09.2016 - 06.2017
Childcare Provider
Multiple Families
01.2012 - Current
Private Duty Home Healthcare Aide
Vip Health Care Services
06.2003 - 01.2011
Server
B.M Best Restaurant
01.1998 - 09.1999
Healthcare Provider
VIP Health Care Services
03.1990 - 05.2003
High School Diploma -
Redirection High School