Sarah Anderson
Hemet,CA
Summary
Caring and compassionate childcare owner/director offering academic background in early childhood development. Committed to fostering safe and inclusive childcare environments. Strong knowledge of skill-building activities and behavior redirection methods. Results driven professional highly experienced in environments. Natural leader and operational problem-solver successful at maintaining budgets, overseeing staff and optimizing program operations. Effectively leverage interpersonal communication skills to develop long-lasting relationships.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self Employed
Moreno Valley, CA
06.2014 - Current
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for daycare staff, including safety protocols.
- Recruited qualified candidates for open positions within the daycare facility.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula designed to stimulate physical, mental and emotional development in young children.
- Provided professional development training for daycare staff on topics such as early childhood education, health and safety practices, nutrition, discipline techniques.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote learning and growth in children.
- Conducted regular inspections of the facility to ensure that it is clean, well-maintained and secure at all times.
- Scheduled employee shifts to ensure adequate coverage of all areas of the daycare center.
- Interacted regularly with students throughout the day by playing games, reading stories or engaging them in creative activities.
- Planned nutritious meals that meet USDA guidelines for nutritional value while also being appealing to young palates.
- Established relationships with parents and guardians to foster strong communication regarding their child's progress.
- Reviewed applications from prospective families interested in enrolling their children in the program.
- Participated in meetings with state licensing officials to discuss any issues or concerns about the daycare operations.
Hospice
VIP Home Health Care
Riverside , CA
05.2014 - 10.2016
- Facilitated referrals for specialized services such as physical therapy or hospice care when needed.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations involving hospice patients and provided crisis intervention when needed.
- Ensured a safe environment for all hospice patients by following safety protocols.
- Coordinated referrals from primary caregivers or hospitals for admission into a hospice program.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff, hospice team members, family members and other involved parties.
- Provided community education about local medical facilities, hospice care and resources to enlighten and inform.
- Conducted daily visits to assess the needs of hospice patients in their homes or nursing facilities.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine eligibility for hospice services and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Initiated referrals for additional services such as home health or hospice when necessary.
- Followed up regularly with physicians and caregivers after discharge from hospice services.
Hospice
Renew Home Health
Riverside
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
- Reviewed medical history of patients admitted into hospice program to determine eligibility for services.
- Coordinated referrals from hospitals or other facilities when needed during transition period into hospice program.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians while monitoring for side effects.
- Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
- Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and physicians.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Hospice Caregiver
Companion assistant care
Corona , CA
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and make recommendations for changes in treatment or services.
- Supported families through the transition process following the death of a loved one.
- Facilitated grief counseling sessions for family members who were dealing with loss.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care activities including assessments, treatments, medications administered.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Assisted with transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs or other mobility devices when necessary.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, vacuuming carpets, and cleaning bathrooms as needed by the patient or family member.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal quality of life for the patient.
- Encouraged family members to participate in the patient's care plan and provided emotional support during difficult times.
- Educated patient's family members on end-of-life care needs.
Education
Child Care
Mandated Reporter
01-2024
First Aid/cpr
American Red Cross
01-2024
Family Daycare Home
Department of Social Services
Ccld Regional Office01-2017
Riverside Early Child Care
01-2017
Family Child Care Home
Cdss
07-2016
Skills
- Special Needs Care
- Financial Oversight
- Activity Coordination
- Facility Maintenance
- Curriculum Planning
- First aid and CPR certified
- Nutrition planning
- Community Networking
- Parent Communication
- Staff recruitment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Professional Demeanor
- Effective Communication
- Staff Supervision
- Adaptability
- Self Motivation
Certification
- Sarah anderson owner/director facility license #334844232
Timeline
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self Employed
06.2014 - Current
Hospice
VIP Home Health Care
05.2014 - 10.2016
Hospice
Renew Home Health
09.2013 - 06.2015
Hospice Caregiver
Companion assistant care
08.2013 - 12.2014
Child Care
Mandated Reporter
First Aid/cpr
American Red Cross
Family Daycare Home
Department of Social Services
Riverside Early Child Care
Family Child Care Home
Cdss
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