Rena Jezierski
Union,IL
Summary
Affectionate Babysitter with hands-on experience monitoring well-being and safety of children. Energetic in conducting fun, age-appropriate activities and modeling appropriate social behaviors. Alert and organized individual dedicated to maintaining child-friendly environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Grace
Crystal Lake, Illinois
09.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily activities and routines for children in a safe environment.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Organized educational games and activities to promote learning and development.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of play areas and living spaces for children.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to foster positive behavior in children.
- Managed schedules, including playdates, appointments, and extracurricular activities.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers, and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Collaborated with parents to establish consistent discipline strategies at home.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
Family Babysitter
Family Friends And Neighbors
Chicago, IL
06.2020 - Current
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Observed children during snack time to prevent choking.
- Assisted children with completing homework and special assignments to improve academic performance.
- Updated parents on children's progress and routines to support stable and structured environment.
- Read books to promote language development.
- Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Helped complete homework, school projects and chores.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Supervised and cared for children ages 3 moths to 14 and 6 children
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
Elderly Caregiver
Neighbor
Crystal Lake
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' well-being.
- Prepared nutritious meals based on individual dietary needs and preferences.
- Managed medication schedules and ensured adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Organized social activities and outings to encourage client engagement.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for clients at home.
- Communicated effectively with families about care plans and client needs.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
Farm Hand
Cross Winds Farm
Marengo, Illinois
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Operated farm machinery for planting and harvesting crops.
- Assisted in maintaining livestock health and wellbeing.
- Managed daily feeding schedules for animals on the farm.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment and tools.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow.
- Assisted in daily farm operations, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
- Managed livestock feeding schedules, ensuring proper nutrition for all animals.
- Supported farm maintenance tasks, including fencing repairs and building upkeep.
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
- Provided assistance during birthing events for livestock animals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marengo Community High School
Marengo, IL12.2021
Associate of Science -
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, ILSkills
- Age-Appropriate Recreational Activities
- Behavior Modeling
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Educational Activities
- Creative Thinking
- Good Decision Making
- Dependable and Responsible
- Creating Good Habits
- Relationship Building
- Meal Preparation
- Discipline strategies
- Client care management
- Health monitoring
- Engagement activities
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Hygiene practices
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Behavior management techniques
- Social skill development
- Nutrition
- Academic support
- Routine adherence
- Behavior modeling
Timeline
Private Nanny
Grace
09.2025 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Neighbor
01.2023 - 11.2024
Family Babysitter
Family Friends And Neighbors
06.2020 - Current
Farm Hand
Cross Winds Farm
01.2020 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Marengo Community High School
Associate of Science -
McHenry County College