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Arlinda Xhelaj

Bridgeview,IL

Summary

Professional childcare provider with comprehensive understanding of child development and behavior management. Skilled in creating structured and fun environment that promotes learning and growth. Known for reliability and adaptability, consistently meeting dynamic needs of families and fostering positive relationships.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Babysitter

Intisar
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.

Babysitter

Hayati
02.2021 - 03.2023
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
  • Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
  • Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
  • Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.

Dispatcher

VRB Trucking Inc
01.2008 - 01.2018
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
  • Planned, organized, and managed work of subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards.

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Strong work ethic
  • Dependability
  • Child supervision
  • Toddler care experience
  • Childcare
  • School-age children experience
  • Homework assistance
  • Playing puzzles and games
  • Reading and storytelling
  • Bathing and dressing
  • Child safety expertise
  • Playtime supervision
  • Clear communication
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Meal and snack preparation
  • Infant and toddler care
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Maintaining safe environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Active listening
  • Managing routines

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Babysitter

Intisar
01.2022 - 01.2024

Babysitter

Hayati
02.2021 - 03.2023

Dispatcher

VRB Trucking Inc
01.2008 - 01.2018
Arlinda Xhelaj