Najanee Minafee
Tempe,Az
Summary
Professional childcare educator with proven expertise in nurturing and developing young minds. Strong collaboration skills and consistent ability to adapt to changing needs, ensuring reliable and supportive environment. Proficient in creating engaging educational activities, fostering positive relationships, and maintaining high standards of care and safety. Renowned for achieving results through effective communication and teamwork.
Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to elderly individuals. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to manage daily activities and personal care routines. Knowledge of fostering compassionate and safe environment, ensuring well-being and dignity of clients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA caregiver
Stagewood
Scottdale, Az
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Working with the elderly, assisting with ADL, catheters, feeding, walking, taking blood pressure pulse and respirations
- Making reports
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
Housekeeper
Mayo Hospital
Scottsdale, Az
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Cleaning discharge rooms and areas
PCA Caregiver
Grand court assisted living
Mesa, Az
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Working with the elderly, assisting with ADL, catheters, feeding, walking, taking blood pressure pulse and respirations
- Making reports
Childcare
Kindercare
Menomonee Falls, WI
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom strategies.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on learning activities and group projects.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development by creating a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere in the classroom.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected various subjects.
- Organized extracurricular activities and field trips to enhance classroom learning experiences.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for infants to promote healthy eating habits from an early age.
Education
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Gateway Community College
PhoenixHigh School Dipolma -
Harold S Vincent
WisconsinSkills
- Proper Handwashing
- Proper Body Mechanics
- Checking the Right Person
- Checking the Right Medication
- Lesson planning
- Documentation and record keeping
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Problem-solving
- Sensory activities
- Leading activities
- Time management
Timeline
PCA caregiver
Stagewood
05.2023 - 04.2024
Housekeeper
Mayo Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2023
PCA Caregiver
Grand court assisted living
09.2018 - 04.2021
Childcare
Kindercare
03.2015 - 07.2017
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Gateway Community College
High School Dipolma -
Harold S Vincent