Samantha Blair
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with hands-on experience supporting children with special needs in daily routines, behavioral management, and academic enrichment. Skilled in creating safe, inclusive learning environments and collaborating with families and educators to promote growth and success. Seeking a childcare position to contribute patience, empathy, and strong communication skills to support students’ educational and personal development
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Caregiver (Family Experience)
Private Care
Vancouver, WA
08.2023 - Current
- Provide daily care for a child with autism, assisting with personal routines, diapering, and feeding.
- Ensure safe mealtime practices by preparing food in appropriate portions and guiding utensil use.
- Support developmental growth by reinforcing skills, offering redirection during self-harm behaviors, and managing aggression with calm interventions.
- Maintain a safe environment by monitoring for choking hazards and unsafe sensory-seeking behaviors.
- Collaborate with family members to establish consistent routines and support overall well-being.
Special Needs Childcare Provider
Private Party
Vancouver, WA
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Child Care & Family Support
- Assisted with daily routines for a child with special needs, including diapering, feeding, and personal care.
- Ensured meals were safely prepared (cutting food into appropriate bite sizes to reduce choking risks).
- Supported development of fine motor skills by guiding proper utensil use.
- Monitored and redirected self-harm behaviors and managed episodes of aggression with calm, compassionate interventions.
- Maintained a safe environment by removing choking hazards and preventing unsafe sensory-seeking behaviors.
- Provided consistent emotional support and mentorship within the family setting.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Clark College
Vancouver, WA 09.2020 - 07.2022
Skills
- Special Education Assistance (Autism, Sensory Processing)
- Behavior Management & De-escalation Strategies
- Child Supervision & Safety Practices
- Individualized Learning Support (IEPs & accommodations)
- Collaboration with Teachers, Specialists & Families
- Patience, Compassion, and Empathy
- Organizational & Documentation Skills
Certification
- Basic life support and CPR certification from the National CPR Foundation.
- Completed a course on providing social, emotional, behavioral, and special education services in school through the University of Colorado.
- Completed a course on managing ADHD autism learning disabilities and concussion in schools through University of Colorado.
- Completed a course on nutrition, physical activity community, and family participation through the University of Colorado.
- I have a certification in a safe sleep ambassador training in 2025 through Cribs for kids.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Special Needs Childcare Provider
Private Party
03.2025 - 09.2025
Child Caregiver (Family Experience)
Private Care
08.2023 - Current
Associate of Arts -
Clark College
09.2020 - 07.2022