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Sonia Uriarte

Lancaster

Summary

Dedicated Newborn Care Specialist with over five years of experience in enhancing infant care quality through evidence-based practices. Proficient in breastfeeding support and language development, ensuring optimal health and emotional growth for newborns.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Newborn Care Specialist

Self Employed
Los Angeles, California
04.2021 - Current

· Improved infant care quality through implementation of evidence-based newborn care practices and protocols that ensured optimal health and development.

· Safeguarded infants from potential hazards via diligent monitoring during periods of sleep or playtime while ensuring crib safety regulations compliance at all times as well as keeping a watchful eye on toddlers' nearby areas interactions.

· Maintained a calm and soothing environment for newborns by utilizing gentle sounds, soft lighting, and comforting touch techniques during care activities.

· Boosted parent confidence in caregiving abilities by demonstrating essential newborn care tasks, empowering parents with practical skills for everyday care.

· Assisted parents in managing sleep routines for infants to support healthy sleep habits and minimize nighttime disruptions.

· Supported healthy growth and development by designing personalized feeding, sleeping, and bathing schedules tailored to each infant's needs.

· Collaborated with pediatricians in monitoring newborns'' health, promptly identifying any signs of distress or illness requiring professional attention.

· Provided emotional support, practical advice, and direct assistance to mothers during postpartum recovery.

· Contributed to a nurturing home environment by modeling patience, empathy, respectfulness towards each family member involved in the newborn's life.

Infant Nanny

Self-employeed
Los Angeles, California
04.2015 - 04.2021

· Facilitated social and emotional growth by establishing a warm, secure attachment with each infant in the nanny's care.

· Developed strong bonds with infants by consistently responding sensitively to their emotional cues and needs throughout caregiving tasks.

· Enhanced infant development by creating age-appropriate activities tailored to each child's needs and interests.

· Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.

· Taught children everyday skills and language.

· Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for infants according to dietary guidelines, contributing to their overall health and well-being.

· Supported physical development through regular gross motor play sessions that included tummy time activities designed specifically for infants.

· Implemented sleep training techniques as needed, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the infant.

· Assisted with potty training by following established routines set forth by parents or other caregivers.

· Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.

· Participated in family meetings to discuss progress updates, address concerns or issues related to childcare responsibilities collaboratively with parents.

· Accompanied families on outings or trips while providing attentive care for the infant throughout various settings.

· Provided a nurturing environment for infants, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.

· Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.

Skills

Sleep training proficiency

Newborn care techniques

Diapering proficiency

Infant safety measures

  • Breastfeeding support

Language development encouragement

Emotional intelligence building

Role Modeling

Mathematics Foundations

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • newborn care specialist certificate

Timeline

Newborn Care Specialist

Self Employed
04.2021 - Current

Infant Nanny

Self-employeed
04.2015 - 04.2021
Sonia Uriarte