Nina Meola
Manahawkin,NJ
Summary
Dedicated nanny with experience in promoting independence and ensuring safety for children with special needs. Proven ability to communicate effectively with parents and foster positive relationships.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Nanny
Katie Maresca
Forked River, New Jersey
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted with daily routines and activities to promote independence.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and needs.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for children during care.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols established by parents and guardians while caring for their children.
- Assisted children with special needs in activities of daily living such as dressing, toileting, and grooming.
- Provided transportation to therapy appointments or other necessary events related to the child's well-being.
- Supervised children during daily activities and playtime.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children.
- Ensured safety at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Administered medication when necessary per instructions from parents and guardians.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians through open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Interacted positively with children to promote mental and emotional development.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Taught reading, arts and crafts and lap play to encourage intellectual development.
Live-Out Nanny
Katherine Carey
Haddonfield, New Jersey
10.2025 - 04.2026
- Facilitated daily routines and activities to enhance children's independence skills.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and needs.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for children during care.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols established by parents and guardians while caring for their children.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
- Developed individual relationships with children to foster trust and emotional security.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy of all family matters and information.
- Provided reliable transportation for children to school and extracurricular activities.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians through open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children in my care.
- Read stories to help foster language skills and imagination development.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
- Organized engaging activities such as arts and crafts and outdoor games to stimulate creativity and physical activity.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare, such as washing dishes used by the kids or tidying up after them.
Live-Out Nanny
Joe Saporito
Lakewood, New Jersey
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children in my care.
- Engaged individually with children to foster trust and enhance emotional well-being.
- Interacted positively with children to promote mental and emotional development.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits to promote healthy living among children.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for children's playtime.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
- Took children on educational outings such as trips to museums or parks.
- Communicated regularly with parents to update on children's development and address any concerns.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents through proactive communication about child's growth and needs.
- Transported children to school or other activities when necessary.
- Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
- Observed children during snack time to prevent choking.
- Provided overnight care, ensuring a safe and secure environment.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy of all family matters and information.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Healthcare Administration
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ06-2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Care coordination
- Health education
- Emergency preparedness
- Scheduling appointments
- Quality improvement
- HIPAA guidelines
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem solving
- Problem identification
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
- Medical ethics
Timeline
Special Needs Nanny
Katie Maresca
05.2026 - Current
Live-Out Nanny
Katherine Carey
10.2025 - 04.2026
Live-Out Nanny
Joe Saporito
06.2025 - 09.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Healthcare Administration
Rowan University