Sommer Ricketts
Oakville,CT
Summary
Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Nina Brandt
New York, NY
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
HHA
John Quranta
New York , NY
08.2008 - 09.2012
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship services to patients in their homes, including reading aloud, playing board games and engaging in conversation.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Organized client's personal items for easy access during daily activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and preferences of the client.
- Observed changes in client's physical or mental condition and reported any changes immediately to supervisor or case manager.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients for assistance or advice regarding health or safety issues.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to clients who were ill or had disabilities.
- Answered questions from family members about the care being provided to the client.
- Helped keep track of medical supplies used by the client throughout the day.
- Gave assistance with ambulation using proper body mechanics techniques when necessary.
- Encouraged patients to maintain independence while helping them complete tasks they are unable to do alone.
- Changed bed linens regularly ensuring a clean environment for the client at all times.
- Instructed family members on how best to provide care for their loved one when needed.
- Accompanied clients on errands outside the home such as shopping trips and doctor visits.
Cashier
Marlon maron
New York , NY
09.2002 - 04.2005
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southeastern High School
Miami, FL05-2016
Early Childhood Education - Childcare
Downstate Hospital
New York , NY06-2001
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Activity Planning
- Group leadership
- Child Supervision
- I possess excellent customer service skills and ensure to build healthy relationships with my coworkers in order to contribute to the efficacy of the workplace
- Meal Preparation
- Child Development
- Toilet training
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Reading skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Child Safety Procedures
- Early childhood knowledge
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Nina Brandt
04.2016 - 09.2018
HHA
John Quranta
08.2008 - 09.2012
Cashier
Marlon maron
09.2002 - 04.2005
High School Diploma -
Southeastern High School
Early Childhood Education - Childcare
Downstate Hospital