Laura Bridges
Byron,GA
Summary
Devoted Caregiver, providing exemplary service to individuals in residential care environments with utmost respect and consideration. Supportive care professional, monitoring client behaviors, and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted within care plan. Deliberate role model, demonstrating healthy behavior for daily living and social interactions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Needs Nanny
Mr. and Mrs. J. Robertson
Macon, GA
02.2024 - Current
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively, utilizing de-escalation techniques and behavior modification strategies.
- Fostered emotional well-being through active listening, validation, and encouragement during difficult moments or transitions.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents, providing regular updates on their child''s progress as well as discussing any concerns or suggestions for improvement.
- Developed strong rapport with children under my care, creating an atmosphere of trust that facilitated growth and progress.
Cleaning Technician
American Wizard Cleaning
Byron, GA
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale cleaning projects within tight deadlines.
- Adhered to safety guidelines when using hazardous materials, ensuring a secure work environment for all staff members.
- Swept floors, removed debris and returned equipment to proper areas at end of each shift.
- Optimized indoor environment by executing detailed sanitation procedures.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
Assistant Teacher
Sacred Heart Catholic School-friends, Family, & Alumni
Warner Robins, GA
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Created visually appealing bulletin boards that showcased student work and reinforced key concepts from lessons.
- Supported students with special needs, implementing strategies to facilitate their participation and learning.
Daycare Assistant
Discovery World Learning Center
Macon, GA
10.2013 - 11.2020
- 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.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Provided support during naptime routines, ensuring a peaceful environment for restful sleep.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Kept children between ages of Infant and 5 years old safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
Education
Westside High School
Macon, GA06-1999
Skills
- ADHD support
- Emotional regulation
- Special education collaboration
- Autism experience
- Transportation assistance
- CPR certified
- Classroom organization
- Toilet training
- Child development
- Health and safety
- Curriculum implementation
- Outdoor activities planning
- Special needs experience
Certification
- First Aid CPR Certified
Timeline
Cleaning Technician
American Wizard Cleaning
11.2024 - 05.2025
Special Needs Nanny
Mr. and Mrs. J. Robertson
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Sacred Heart Catholic School-friends, Family, & Alumni
10.2022 - 02.2024
Daycare Assistant
Discovery World Learning Center
10.2013 - 11.2020
Westside High School