Sierra Spaur
Ottumwa,IA
Summary
Compassionate In-Home Daycare Provider with experience in creating safe, stimulating environments for young children. Skilled in all aspects of child care, including providing meals, managing schedules, and facilitating educational activities. Known for strong leadership abilities and talent in fostering relationships with children and parents. Past roles have resulted in improved child behavior and increased parent satisfaction.
Also a great multitasker, while working two jobs regularly. Providing great people skills for all ages. Allowing to work well with others and also on my own as a reliable employee.
Overview
1
1
Language
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Daycare Provider
Self Employed
Ottumwa, Iowa
03.2026 - Current
- Cared for children from infants to 9 years, ensuring age-appropriate activities and safety.
- Ensured children’s mental and physical health by providing attentive care.
- Fostered fun, nurturing environment for preschool-aged children to support social and emotional development.
- Developmental age learning.
- Creating and providing meal plans.
Server/Bartender Shift Manager
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Ottumwa, Iowa
10.2023 - Current
- Managed shifts to ensure timely service and guest satisfaction.
- Worked as a server and bartender, enhancing guest experiences during visits.
- I collaborated with team members to improve shift efficiency.
- Managed operations in a PRN role to ensure efficient workflow and guest satisfaction.
- My job also includes closing paperwork and night time check list accomplishments
- Greeted guests and guided seating in Applebee's Grill + Bar dining room.
- Took food and beverage orders using a point-of-sale system.
Resident Assistant
River Valley Place
Ottumwa, Iowa
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Assisted River Valley Place residents with daily living and personal care tasks
- Documented resident observations and care notes in daily records
- Supported meal service and dining room setup for residents
- Responded to resident requests with calm, respectful communication
- Monitored resident safety during routines and common area activities
- Reported changes in resident condition to nursing staff
- Helped maintain clean resident rooms and shared living spaces
- Followed River Valley Place care plans and community service standards
- Completed routine rounds, checking with residents to meet care needs.
- Supervised and monitored activities of residents in the dormitory to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Aided residents with ambulation or walker, cane and wheelchair use.
- Transported residents to activities and meals.
- Welcomed new residents and assisted with community adjustment.
- Developed positive relationships with all members of the residence hall community.
- Responded to emergency situations within the residence hall.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents that occurred in the residence hall.
- Mentored new resident assistants during their training period.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
Production Technician
Cargil
Eddyville, Iowa
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Operated Cargill food production equipment and monitored line performance.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Assisted in the set-up and operation of production equipment.
- Monitored production processes, identified problems, and took corrective action when necessary.
- Completed quality checks following Cargill safety and food standards.
- Performed quality control checks on products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Recorded daily production data into an electronic database system for tracking purposes.
- Recorded production data in Cargill tracking systems.
- Documented production logs by entering data into computer system.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations.
- Communicated regularly with team members regarding progress and updates on tasks assigned.
- Adjusted machine settings to complete tasks accurately according to specifications.
- Safely operated forklift to transport materials around facility.
Life Specialist
Insight
Ottumwa, Iowa
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Supported individuals who are struggling with difficult decisions or major life changes.
- Assisted clients in developing effective strategies to manage stress, anxiety and other mental health issues.
- Motivated clients to take ownership of their lives by establishing achievable goals aligned with their values and beliefs.
- Provided one-on-one advice to clients on a range of life issues, such as career development, financial planning and relationship counseling.
- Created individualized action plans to guide clients in achieving personal goals and enhancing overall well-being.
- Built trusted relationships through empathetic, personalized client conversations.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress and outcomes through regular follow-up sessions.
- Identified potential triggers that could lead to negative behavior patterns among clients.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Administered medications to clients according to their treatment plans
Education
Twin Cedars Community School District
Bussey, IASome College (No Degree) - CNA
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IASkills
- Child supervision
- Developmental activities
- Age-appropriate play
- Activity planning
- Curriculum planning
- Activity scheduling
- Nutritional planning
- Nutrition awareness
- Care plan coordination
- Daily record keeping
- First aid response
- First aid and CPR certified
- Safety procedures
- Behavior management
- Child assessment
- Sensory activities planning
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Emotional regulation
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Schedules and routines
- Activity design
- Self motivation
- Patience and empathy
- Behavioral management
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
In Home Daycare Provider
Self Employed
03.2026 - Current
Server/Bartender Shift Manager
Applebee's Grill + Bar
10.2023 - Current
Resident Assistant
River Valley Place
10.2023 - 03.2025
Production Technician
Cargil
01.2023 - 09.2023
Life Specialist
Insight
07.2017 - 12.2017
Twin Cedars Community School District
Some College (No Degree) - CNA
Indian Hills Community College