Valentina Martinez
Norwalk ,CT
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience in child and senior care, recognized for very patience, very friendly , empathy, loving , punctual , caring , clean and organized and exceptional time management skills. Excelled in creating nurturing environments for clients of all ages while working independently. listening and solving problems and safety maintenance, enhancing client satisfaction and trust. CPR and first aid and nursing assistant certification, adept at fostering both physical and emotional well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Independient
11.2023 - Current
- Facilitated cognitive development by working on puzzles with young children.
- Fostered a positive rapport and effective interactions with both children and their guardians.
- Tidied up playroom, ensuring cleanliness after use.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Delivered emotional comfort, ensuring calmness and security for children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
- Ensured cleanliness and hygiene by organizing children's living and play areas.
- Fostered safe and nurturing environment, closely monitoring children's activities.
- Maintained open communication with parents about daily activities, behaviors, and concerns.
- Provided first aid and care during emergencies, ensuring child safety at all times.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Senior Caregiver
Independient
04.2023 - Current
- Ensured cleanliness, safety, and organization in patient surroundings.
- Provided companionship to elderly patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, completing housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Provided a supportive listening ear for patients and their families in times of distress.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families, encouraging transparency and open dialogue.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Utilized effective communication skills to address any concerns or questions from clients or their family members.
- Handled multiple household errands including weekly grocery shopping.
- Prepared nutritious meals for clients, supporting their overall health and dietary needs.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Education
Nursing Assistant -
Funca
Colombia Medellín 06.2022
Ins Educativa Avelino Saldarriaga
Colombia Medellín 12.2018
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Following directions
- Reliability
- Dependability
- Reliability and punctuality
- Maintaining safe environment
- Child supervision
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Toddler care experience
- Childcare
- Active listening
- Meal and snack times
- Activity planning
- Playing puzzles and games
- Light housekeeping
- Professionalism and discretion
- Bathing and dressing
- CPR certified
- Certified in first aid and CPR
- Clear communication
- Clean driving record
- Dementia care
- Alzheimer's care
- Meal preparation
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Babysitter
Independient
11.2023 - Current
Senior Caregiver
Independient
04.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant -
Funca
Ins Educativa Avelino Saldarriaga
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