Lasheka Brakes
Markham,IL
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience at Tiny Tots Child Development Center, skilled in early childhood education and health and safety. Proven ability to enhance social development through effective communication and organized activities. Committed to maintaining a clean, safe environment while fostering positive behavior and emotional growth in children.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Assistant
Tiny Tots Child Development Center
Chicago, IL
2024 - Current
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Provided support during naptime routines, ensuring a peaceful environment for restful sleep.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Monitored daily sign-in/sign-out logs for accurate attendance tracking, helping to maintain a secure and orderly facility.
CNA
Elevate Care
Country Club Hills, IL
2023 - 2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
Education
High School Diploma - Nursing
South Shore High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Infant care
- Health and safety
- Early childhood education
- Early childhood development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom organization
- Social development
- Activities planning
Certification
Certified nursing assistant certification.
Timeline
Daycare Assistant
Tiny Tots Child Development Center
2024 - Current
CNA
Elevate Care
2023 - 2025
High School Diploma - Nursing
South Shore High School