Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
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Lucy Barrera

arlington

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with a strong commitment to family values, demonstrated through my role at Cultural Care. Skilled in facilitating educational games and promoting language development, I effectively communicated with parents about their children's progress. My proactive approach ensured a safe, engaging environment, fostering healthy habits and nurturing growth in young learners having in mind that I had gotten experience into nutrition and food label ingredients.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

In-Home Babysitter

Eleni Boosalis
04.2022 - 04.2025
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and daily experiences.
  • Demonstrated responsibility by adhering to family-specific rules, expectations, and protocols while caring for the children.
  • Promoted healthy habits among children through the preparation of nutritious meals and snacks.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.

Elderly Caregiver

Linda Delgado
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided compassionate assistance with daily living activities for elderly clients.
  • Monitored and documented health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.

Summer Babysitter

Dee Edmonds
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and engagement.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational games and crafts.
  • Maintained open communication with parents regarding children's progress and behavior.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Ensured child safety by closely supervising indoor and outdoor playtime activities.
  • Maintained open communication with parents regarding daily experiences, achievements, or concerns involving their children.
  • Implemented consistent routines for nap times, meal times, and bedtime rituals to maintain a structured environment for the children under care.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

Babysitter

Cultural Care
08.2018 - 02.2021
  • Supervised children during playtime and structured activities.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of children in care.
  • Developed engaging educational games to enhance learning.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding child progress.
  • Managed daily routines, including meal preparation and hygiene practices.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment for children to play.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • 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.
  • Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
  • Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
  • Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
  • Coordinated outdoor activities to promote physical health and exploration.

Education

No Degree - Nutrition Sciences

Master Class
WASHINGTON DC
06-2025

Associate of Science - Teaching English As A Second Language

Pedagodical And Technological University of Colombia
Colombia
07-2018

Skills

  • Respect for family values
  • Outdoor activity supervision
  • Language development support
  • Educational game facilitation

Certification

gut health

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English

Timeline

In-Home Babysitter

Eleni Boosalis
04.2022 - 04.2025

Summer Babysitter

Dee Edmonds
05.2021 - 07.2021

Elderly Caregiver

Linda Delgado
04.2021 - 12.2021

Babysitter

Cultural Care
08.2018 - 02.2021

No Degree - Nutrition Sciences

Master Class

Associate of Science - Teaching English As A Second Language

Pedagodical And Technological University of Colombia
Lucy Barrera