Latrell Foster
Hillside,NJ
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience at Ethel Foster-P.P.P, excelling in child care and household management. Demonstrated reliability and empathy while enhancing children's development through engaging activities. Skilled in meal preparation and effective communication, ensuring a nurturing environment. Proven ability to manage routines and support families with daily living tasks.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Sitter/H.H.A
Ethel Foster-P.P.P
Hillside, NJ
01.2021 - 09.2024
- Provided attentive supervision and care for children in various settings.
- Assisted with daily routines, including meal preparation and hygiene practices.
- Engaged children in educational activities to promote learning and development.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's needs and behavior.
- Implemented effective time management techniques to balance multiple responsibilities such as meal preparation, laundry services, and light housekeeping duties alongside childcare tasks.
- Administered medication according to parental instructions while closely observing potential side effects or adverse reactions in children.
- Assisted children in developing strong self-help skills, including dressing independently, toileting, and selffeeding.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Mail Handler
United States Postal Service, USPS
Kearny, NJ
10.1998 - 10.2018
- Operated mail processing equipment to efficiently sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
- Maintained accurate records of mail volume and delivery schedules to ensure timely processing.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity in mail handling tasks.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures for handling mail effectively.
- Assisted in implementing process improvements that reduced delays in mail delivery times.
- Followed safety protocols while handling and sorting mail for personal safety purposes.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to facilitate efficient mail handling processes.
- Maximized workplace safety with proper handling techniques for heavy or oversized packages.
- Balanced workload effectively during peak seasons to ensure consistent service levels despite increased volume demands.
- Ensured timely delivery of mail by loading and unloading trucks, as well as transporting sorted mail to appropriate areas within the facility.
- Adhered to all relevant federal, state and organizational regulations concerning mail handling procedures, ensuring compliance at all times.
- Labeled, weighed and processed mail and packages for efficient distribution.
- Inspected mail for damages and took appropriate action to deliver in good condition.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow Mail Handlers to streamline workflows and improve overall productivity levels.
- Safeguarded confidential information through diligent adherence to security protocols while handling sensitive documents or packages.
- Assisted in the training of new employees, sharing best practices for effective mail handling procedures.
- Maintained clean and organized mail room to promote safety and efficiency.
- Expedited bulk mailing projects by efficiently preparing materials for shipment according to postal regulations.
- Operated automated sorting equipment to expedite mail processing.
- Processed incoming shipments for distribution, ensuring timely delivery to correct recipients.
Education
-2 - Data Entry Certificate
Hillside High School
Hillside, NJSkills
- Patience and empathy
- Reliability and punctuality
- Positive reinforcement
- Meal preparation
- Clear communication
- Meal and snack times
- Managing routines
- Light housekeeping
- Discipline
- Safe driving
- Transportation arrangements
Timeline
Home Sitter/H.H.A
Ethel Foster-P.P.P
01.2021 - 09.2024
Mail Handler
United States Postal Service, USPS
10.1998 - 10.2018
-2 - Data Entry Certificate
Hillside High School