Patricia Alston
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Compassionate Babysitter known for creating safe, stimulating environments for young children while managing every aspect of care with efficiency. Specialized skills include activity planning, basic meal preparation, and light housekeeping, ensuring both fun and orderliness are prioritized. Excel in communication, patience, and problem-solving to navigate the dynamic needs of children and families with ease.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter Nanny
Private Family Care
Gaithersburg, Maryland
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Assisted parents with the care of their children by feeding, bathing and dressing them.
- Administered first aid and medication as needed, ensuring child safety and well-being.
Server
Tribute at Black Hill senior living
Germantown, MD , MD
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
Cashier
CVS store retail customer service
Rockville , MD
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
Kitchen, Utility Food, Nutrition
SHADY GROVE HOSPITAL
Rockville , MD
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Housekeeping Cleaner
Rejoice transportation office
Clinton , MD
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, replenished supplies such as soap and toilet paper.
- Laundered sheets and removed stains to restore linens to pristine condition.
- Requested maintenance orders to fix non-working equipment and address room damage.
- Swept and mopped floors, cleaned carpets, dusted furniture and fixtures.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma
Adult Education Maine 05-2008
Skills
- Overnight care
- Park supervision
- Routine management
- Behavior monitoring
i’m speak five language English Portuguese French Spanish Lingala
Timeline
Babysitter Nanny
Private Family Care
01.2023 - 01.2025
Server
Tribute at Black Hill senior living
05.2022 - 01.2023
Cashier
CVS store retail customer service
06.2020 - 09.2021
Kitchen, Utility Food, Nutrition
SHADY GROVE HOSPITAL
08.2019 - 08.2020
Housekeeping Cleaner
Rejoice transportation office
05.2017 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma