Leah Jones

Daycare Assistant

SmartStart

Middlesboro, KY

08.2024 - 02.2025

Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
Participated in professional development opportunities related to childcare best practices.
Communicated effectively with parents and guardians about children's daily activities and progress.
Maintained safe play environment.
Provided first aid and medication as needed, adhering to health and safety protocols.
Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
Ensured safety of the children by monitoring their play areas and activities throughout the day.
Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
Assisted in planning and preparing materials for art, science, and music activities.
Assisted in developing and implementing daily activities that support children's physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.
Cared for children in institutional settings.
Facilitated group activities to promote teamwork and social skills among children.
Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
Observed and monitored children's play activities.
Kept accurate records of attendance, meals served, nap times and other important information related to childcare.
Managed inventory of supplies, requesting restocks as necessary to maintain resources.
Provided supervision and care to young children ranging from infants to pre-school age.
Helped with mealtime preparation and cleanup including serving food, setting tables, washing dishes.
Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
Motivated children to participate in various tasks encouraging them to be independent thinkers while having fun at the same time.
Implemented positive discipline techniques to guide children's behavior.
Established routines that provided consistency for young learners resulting in better behavior management skills.
Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
Recorded child behavior, food, and medication information for supervisors.
Assisted in leading and organizing activities for children such as arts, crafts, games and reading stories.
Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.