Maria Renteria
Alvin
Summary
Independent caregiver adept at taking initiative in creating a nurturing environment and experienced in child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for up five children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical, and educational activities for each child. Compassionate Infant Teacher with background in creating safe and nurturing environments for infants to thrive. Skilled in planning age-appropriate activities that stimulate cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Possess strong communication skills, patience, and creativity. Previous work includes fostering relationships with parents to create seamless transitions from home to classroom environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Children's Lighthouse Of Mag Creek
League City
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained records of attendance and provided weekly updates to parents regarding their child's activities.
- Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.
- Helped develop gross motor skills through playtime activities such as crawling, walking, running, jumping.
- Planned age-appropriate activities that encouraged physical, cognitive, social-emotional growth in infants.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment for infants.
- Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
- Engaged in conversations with infants to encourage language development.
- Observed infants' development and documented milestones using appropriate assessment tools.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities
Infant Caregiver
Bay Colony Children House
Dickinson
07.2015 - 05.2023
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping and eating schedules for children.
- Dressed and helped with maintaining proper hygiene.
- Monitored infants' activities to verify safety and well-being.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Prepared meals based on dietary guidelines.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Documented children's growth and development.
Adult Caregiver
Reliable Home Care
Alvin
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Built strong relationships with the patient to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided safe mobility support to help the patient move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Infant and Toddler Caregiver
Bright Year Child Learning
League City
03.2007 - 01.2009
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
Child Caregiver
Ms. Janet's Children Of The Future
League City
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet care needs.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Education
High School Diploma -
Online Course
Houston, TX05-2005
Skills
- Childcare Techniques
- Manage Behaviors
- Regulating Schedules
- First Aid
- Newborn Care
- Social and Emotional Development
- Caring and Responsible
- Bathing and Dressing
- CPR Licensed
- Child Supervision
- Early Childhood Development
- Nurturing Environment
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
- Patient Assessments
- Patient care
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Children's Lighthouse Of Mag Creek
08.2023 - Current
Adult Caregiver
Reliable Home Care
08.2021 - 04.2023
Infant Caregiver
Bay Colony Children House
07.2015 - 05.2023
Infant and Toddler Caregiver
Bright Year Child Learning
03.2007 - 01.2009
Child Caregiver
Ms. Janet's Children Of The Future
01.2005 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Online Course
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