Marilyn McDonough
Fargo,ND
Summary
Caring, nurturing and organized childcare professional adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Staying organized and managing schedules. with little parental guidance. Adheres to kind and compassionate approach when dealing with discipline issues. Career history serving individual families with multiple children in both live-in and live-out scenarios.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Private Home Employer
03.2017 - Current
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage selfregulation.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Adapted quickly to evolving family dynamics or schedule changes to ensure a smooth transition period for the children involved.
- Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping or running errands when required as well as meal preparations and laundry tasks.
Respite Care Provider
Privet Employer
09.2014 - 02.2017
- Enhanced patient comfort with compassionate and attentive support during daily activities.
- Provided safe environments for patients, and maintaining cleanliness in living spaces.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring patient health and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and wellbeing.
- Developed rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication while providing respite care services.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress during respite stays, facilitating seamless transitions back to primary caregivers upon completion of service term.
- Received consistent positive feedback from families on the quality of care provided, contributing to a high level of client satisfaction.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by listening empathetically to their concerns and providing reassurance as needed.
- Assisted patients with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety and comfort during all movements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blue Ridge Academy
06.2012
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Scheduling, organization, and multitasking experience
- Nurturing, calm, empathetic presence
- Multicultural Understanding
- Safety Consciousness
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Potty Training experience
- Infant, toddler and preschool care experience
Certification
- American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Training - February 1,2024. Valid Period 2 years
Timeline
Private Nanny
Private Home Employer
03.2017 - Current
Respite Care Provider
Privet Employer
09.2014 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Blue Ridge Academy
- American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Training - February 1,2024. Valid Period 2 years
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