Taylor Elander
Austin,TX
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Healthcare Aide
CDS in Texas
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care services.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Built strong relationships with patients and their families through open communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Promoted patient mobility by helping with physical therapy exercises under the supervision of licensed therapists.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
Nanny
The Johnson Family
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
Nanny
Various Families
08.2014 - 01.2019
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for school pick-ups/drop-offs or appointments while prioritizing safety precautions during transit.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Education
No Degree - Bachelor's of Science in Education (EC-6th)
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXSkills
- Emotional Support
- Patience and understanding
- Reliability and Trustworthiness
- Emotionally supportive
- Cheerful and energetic
- Valid Driver's License
- Child Development
- Safety awareness
- Behavior management techniques
- Reading and Storytelling
- Effective team leader
- Childcare expertise
- Relationship building and management
- Adaptable
- Organizational abilities
Timeline
Home Healthcare Aide
CDS in Texas
08.2023 - 03.2024
Nanny
The Johnson Family
08.2020 - 06.2021
Nanny
Various Families
08.2014 - 01.2019
No Degree - Bachelor's of Science in Education (EC-6th)
University of Texas At Austin
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