Nicole Schaftlein

3 children ages 5-13.

• Managed group and one-on-one childcare effectively.
• I have helped them getting to and from after school activities, sports, and tutoring.
• Provided additional support during family trips.
• Spent extensive one-on-one time with youngest child on 'fun days'. This includes going to Urban Air, Walt Disney World theme parks and resorts, and of course building new pillow forts at home.

• B family has 2 children ages 3 and 6
• Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
• Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
• Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
• Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
• Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
• Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
• Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
• Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
• Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
• Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
• Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
• Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.

• For this family I would care for a 2 year old for 4-8 day time periods around the clock care
• Time management to stick to scheduled routine
• Demonstrated empathy and kindness to display positive character traits.
• Fostered emotional well-being in children by providing a nurturing, supportive, and engaging atmosphere
• Provided overnight multiday care for family on a bi-weekly basis, ensuring a secure environment while parents were away from home
• Enhanced child safety by closely monitoring activities and maintaining a clean, hazard-free environment
• Developed strong relationships with family by providing consistent communication about children''s progress and behavior
• Implemented effective time management techniques to balance multiple responsibilities such as meal preparation, laundry services, and light housekeeping duties alongside childcare tasks
• Assisted children in developing strong self-help skills, including dressing independently, toileting, and self feeding
• Maintained open communication with family regarding any updates or changes in the child''s health, behavior, or emotional state during overnight shifts
• Organized fun activities that engaged children while also promoting relaxation before bedtime routine

• After school pickup and activity drop off for 4 children ages 4-13
• Dinner prep and nighttime routine
• Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, boundaries and open communication lines.
• Played games, worked on fine motor skills and read books
• Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage self regulation
• Handled sibling conflicts in a calm communicative order
• Supported families in maintaining household order by performing light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and child laundry
• Worked on developmental milestones- reading, writing, identifying colors, etc.
• Gained experience with high functioning autistic children