Lisa Goron
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level respite caretaker position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Resourceful caregiver with experience in providing quality care to children of all ages. Skilled in creating age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, emotional and social development. Enjoys developing positive relationships with children and families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Private Care
02.2021 - Current
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Facilitated naptime routines for toddlers to ensure adequate rest periods throughout the day for optimal growth and development.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and selfexpression.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Pet Sitter
Rover
01.2020 - Current
- Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Attended consultations and met with pets and pet guardians to obtain guidelines and protocol for care.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Reduced client anxiety regarding pet separation during vacations or work-related travel by providing regular photo updates showcasing animals'' well-being and happiness.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized pet care services tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured timely feedings, grooming sessions, and exercise routines for pets in accordance with owner instructions.
- Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by responding promptly to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues quickly.
- Increased client retention rate through excellent communication skills and genuine love for animals.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Conducted regular home visits to check on pets while owners were away, providing peace of mind through routine updates.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Senior Caregiver
Private Care
02.2011 - 09.2021
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Improved patient health outcomes through diligent monitoring and timely intervention.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, completing housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for medical appointments or other necessary errands.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Associate Of Arts - Art
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA05.1993
Skills
- Punctual and Reliable
- Imaginative Play-Based Learning
- Caring and Responsible
- Childcare
- Social and Emotional Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Health and safety
- Hygiene and Cleanliness
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Safety awareness
- Activity Planning
- Child Safety
- Child Supervision
- Calendaring and Scheduling
- Patience and Empathy
- Friendly and Respectful
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Private Care
02.2021 - Current
Pet Sitter
Rover
01.2020 - Current
Senior Caregiver
Private Care
02.2011 - 09.2021
Associate Of Arts - Art
Saddleback College