Lavella Taylor
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seasoned caregiver with a track record of enhancing child and elderly well-being at Illinois Action For Children and Help At Home Health Care. Excelled in care management and recreation planning, significantly improving clients' quality of life. Demonstrates exceptional housekeeping skills and emotional support, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Illinois Action For Children
Chicago, IL
06.2021 - Current
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Assisted in planning nutritious snacks and meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by state regulations.
Elderly Caregiver
Help At Home Health Care
Chicago, IL
01.2012 - 11.2020
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental well-being of the elderly.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Provided emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tilden High School
Chicago06-1992
Skills
- Care management
- Recreation planning
- Child development support
- Classroom recordkeeping
- Housekeeping
- Security control
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Illinois Action For Children
06.2021 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Help At Home Health Care
01.2012 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Tilden High School
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