Dedicated childcare professional with extensive experience as a Family Nanny for The Beck Family, fostering trust and open communication. Certified in first aid and CPR, I excel in creating safe, nurturing environments while maintaining open communication with parents. Known for reliability and building lasting relationships with families. Reliable and punctual, I prioritize children's emotional and physical well-being.
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Viviana Mesa
Chicago,IL
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
The Collins Family
Babysitter
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
The Beck Family
Family Nanny
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, and open communication lines.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage selfregulation.
- Supported families in maintaining household order by performing light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and laundry tasks.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- 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.
- Cultivated love for reading in children by regularly reading to and with them, improving their literacy skills.
- Maintained open and effective communication with parents about children's progress and daily activities, ensuring peace of mind.
- Provided first aid and healthcare monitoring when necessary, ensuring children's safety and well-being.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by being patient and understanding listener.
- Strengthened children's physical health with regular outdoor activities and sports.
The Richie Family
Nanny/babysitter
08.2023 - 11.2024
Job overview
- 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.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
The Omara Family
Babysitter
02.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
The Ward Family
Babysitter
12.2021 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
Education
ESPOLEcuador
None from Computer And Information Systems
University Overview
- Certificate of Attendance Identifying and Working with children with autism spectrum disorder ….02/2024
- Certificate of Recognition Huma-Nanny-Zate ….05/2024
- Certificate of Completion Newborn Care Specialist 03/2023
- Certificate of Participation International Nanny Training Day ..04/2023
Skills
- Positive and professional
- Overnight care
- Certified in first aid and CPR
- Infant and toddler care
- Reliability and punctuality
- Spanish
Timeline
Babysitter
The Collins Family
07.2024 - Current
Nanny/babysitter
The Richie Family
08.2023 - 11.2024
Babysitter
The Omara Family
02.2022 - 06.2023
Babysitter
The Ward Family
12.2021 - 06.2023
Family Nanny
The Beck Family
01.2019 - Current
ESPOL
None from Computer And Information Systems
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