Lara C. Van Niel

• Provided comprehensive emotional, physical, and educational support to new parents, ensuring a smooth transition into parenthood.
• Collaborated with families to set achievable goals for newborn care, promoting a stress-free environment.
• Taught bedtime routines to improve nighttime sleep quality for parents and baby.
• Instructed parents on bathing, soothing, and caring for their newborn.
• Developed and implemented consistent nighttime routines.
• Cooked nutritious meals to support new mothers' recovery.
• Offered encouragement and reassurance during challenging times.
• Implemented shift systems for parents to ensure adequate rest.
• Ensured a safe sleep environment, adhering to ABC’s Safe Sleep guidelines.
• Educated parents on recognizing and responding to baby cues.
• Guided parents on managing nap schedules.

Nighttime Newborn Caregiver for family

• Feed, change, soothe, and monitor infant overnight.
• Establish sleep routines, rock, and comfort baby.
• Develop and implement calming pre-sleep routines.
• Keep parents informed on baby's nighttime activities.

• Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
• Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
• Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
• introduced solid food to the young child of the family
• Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
• Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
• Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
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• Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
• Collaborated with families to set achievable goals for newborn care, promoting a stress-free environment.
• Educated parents on recognizing and responding to baby cues.
• Guided parents on managing nap schedules.
• Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
• Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
• Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
• Potty trained the oldest child of the family
• introduced solid food to the young child of the family
• Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
• Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
• Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
• Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.

• Provided emotional reassurance and validation to the new mother.

• Encouraged self-care and stress management techniques.

• Facilitated open communication between partners.

• Assisted with breastfeeding support and latch guidance.

• Taught diaper changing, swaddling, and soothing techniques.

• Demonstrated proper baby wearing and handling.

• Manage light household tasks (laundry and tidying)

• Developed personalized sleep plans so parents could have enough rest and manage baby’s night time shift.

• Encourage bonding activities and supported parents emotional well-being.

• Communicated positively with children and guardians.
• Communicated with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
• Cared for children and completed associated tasks such as snack preparation and picking up toys.
• Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
• Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
• Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
• Provided distractions and calming methods when necessary.
• Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.

• Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
• Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
• Developed and implemented consistent nighttime routines.
• introduced solid food to the young child of the family
• Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
• Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
• Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
• Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
• Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
• Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
• Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.