Rita Davis
Newark,NJ
Summary
Caring and competent Childcare Provider experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Mrs.Jones
08.2019 - 10.2023
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
Adult Care Provider
Ms.Williams
07.2012 - 06.2018
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Planned and cooked nutritious meals to meet specific dietary needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Promoted social, emotional and physical health through diverse activities.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
High School Equivalency - Art
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
Newark, NJ06.2002
Skills
- Special Needs Childcare
- Housekeeping Abilities
- Educational Games
- Arts and Crafts
- Social Development Oversight
- Lunchtime Assistance
- Sanitation Understanding
- Activity Planning
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Mrs.Jones
08.2019 - 10.2023
Adult Care Provider
Ms.Williams
07.2012 - 06.2018
High School Equivalency - Art
Malcolm X Shabazz High School