VaNessa Guhlke
Yakima ,WA
Summary
Dedicated and reliable nanny with extensive experience caring for children, including at Chelsey's household. Skilled in meal preparation and behavior management, I foster emotional well-being and creativity through engaging activities. Known for building strong relationships with families, I ensure a safe and nurturing environment that promotes positive development and empathy
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Rihanna
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Developed engaging educational activities that promoted cognitive and social development.
- Coordinated meal preparation, adhering to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Organized recreational outings, enhancing children's social skills and physical fitness.
- Adapted care strategies based on individual children's personalities and developmental stages.
- 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.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy bedtime routines resulting in improved sleep quality.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
Nanny
Chelsey Michael
01.2021 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Developed engaging educational activities that promoted cognitive and social development.
- Coordinated meal preparation, adhering to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Organized recreational outings, enhancing children's social skills and physical fitness.
- Implemented routines that encouraged positive behavior and emotional well-being in children.
- Adapted care strategies based on individual children's personalities and developmental stages.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- 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.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
Nanny
Cindy Hillard
07.2023 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Organized recreational outings, enhancing children's social skills and physical fitness.
Barista
Natural Grind
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Prepared high-quality espresso beverages and specialty drinks to exceed customer expectations.
- Trained new baristas on equipment operation and beverage preparation techniques, ensuring consistency in service quality.
- Managed inventory levels for coffee beans and supplies, optimizing procurement processes to reduce waste.
- Developed seasonal beverage menus, incorporating customer feedback to drive sales and engagement.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to health and safety regulations consistently.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Adhered to strict food hygiene regulations, minimizing risk of contamination or illness among customers.
Education
No Degree -
Home
Home Skills
- Friendly
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Schedule management
- Emotionally supportive
- Toddler care experience
- Infant care experience
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Valid Driver's license
- Active listener
- Meal preparation
- Arts and crafts
- Safety awareness
- Behavior management techniques
- Housekeeping
- Family support
- Behavior modeling
- Self-confidence development
- Teaching empathy
- Rule setting
- Regulating schedules
- Dependable and responsible
- People-oriented
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Creative play
- Cheerful and energetic
Timeline
Nanny
Rihanna
04.2024 - 08.2025
Nanny
Cindy Hillard
07.2023 - 06.2024
Nanny
Chelsey Michael
01.2021 - 08.2025
Barista
Natural Grind
09.2020 - 11.2021
No Degree -
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