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Maria Barrera

Perth Amboy

Summary

Dynamic childcare provider with extensive training through the Department of Children and Families (Department of Human Services) of the State of New Jersey, excelling in child development and family communication. Proven ability to create a safe, engaging environment that fosters learning and growth. Skilled in multitasking and maintaining hygiene standards, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere for children of various ages.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FFN- CHILDCARE PROVIDER

State of New Jersey
Perth Amboy
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
  • Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
  • Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
  • Maintained a clean and organized play area.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
  • Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
  • Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
  • Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
  • Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
  • Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.

Laundromat Attendant

Amboy Laundromat
Perth Amboy
06.2008 - 01.2022
  • Answered incoming phone calls regarding store hours, prices, services provided, while providing excellent customer service at all times.
  • Sorted soiled linens into piles according to type of material or color before washing process began.
  • Assisted in loading large items such as comforters or bedspreads onto conveyor belt system for washing.
  • Provided customers with detergents, softeners, bleach, and fabric conditioners as needed.
  • Stayed up-to-date on all new products offered by the store in order to provide accurate information to customers.
  • Inspected and verified customer laundry items for stains, tears, and other damages prior to washing.
  • Checked machines regularly to ensure proper operation and promptly reported any malfunctions or problems to supervisor.
  • Cleaned lint traps after every load of laundry was completed.
  • Kept track of customer orders using computerized register system accurately and efficiently.
  • Processed special requests from customers such as extra rinse cycles or delicate hand-washing treatments.
  • Handled cash payments from customers for laundry services rendered.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
  • Placed washed items into dryers for drying process according to instructions on garment tags.
  • Replenished vending machine stock with various snacks and beverages as needed.
  • Performed daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning machines inside and out, mopping floors, dusting shelves.
  • Removed garments from dryer once finished drying and folded them neatly into designated baskets or bags for customers.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies such as soap powders and fabric softeners, and restocked when necessary.
  • Verified that all machines were turned off at the end of the day before closing down shop.
  • Ensured that temperatures were correct in all washing machines during each cycle.
  • Assisted customers with the use of washers, dryers, and other laundry equipment.
  • Moved loads between machines, operated ironing equipment and folded laundered items.
  • Folded clean laundry and placed into stacks in specified areas for distribution.
  • Started washers and driers, turning valves or levers to regulate machine processes.
  • Examined and sorted articles needing to be cleaned into lots according to color, fabric and dirt content.

Education

Approved Home/Childcare Provider - Child Development

NJCCIS Training
State Of NJ
08-2024

High School Diploma -

Mexico
Mexico
07-1995

Skills

  • Child development
  • Classroom management
  • Early childhood education
  • Family communication
  • Safety protocols
  • Creative play activities
  • Hygiene and cleanliness
  • CPR training
  • Safety awareness
  • Child supervision
  • Housekeeping abilities
  • Multilingual abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Decision-making

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Certification

  • CPR and First Aid

Timeline

FFN- CHILDCARE PROVIDER

State of New Jersey
07.2024 - 07.2025

Laundromat Attendant

Amboy Laundromat
06.2008 - 01.2022

Approved Home/Childcare Provider - Child Development

NJCCIS Training

High School Diploma -

Mexico

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