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CAREGIVER
Professional Summary

Goal-oriented professional well-versed in operational practices and regulatory requirements of early childhood environments. Skilled leader and analytical problem-solver well-versed in budget planning, staff oversight and program management. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to forge long-lasting connections.

Skills
  • Community integration
  • Progress documentation
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Basic clerical knowledge
  • Student records management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Teaching
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Classroom management
  • Adept at working with special needs children
  • Lesson Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Education staffing
  • Curriculum planning
  • Staff Training
  • Policy Development
  • Admission procedures
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Teamwork
  • Supervision
  • Customer Service
  • Compassion
  • Training & Development
Work History
Caregiver, 05/2018 to 08/2020
Home Instead Senior Care – Petal, MS
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Preschool Teacher, 10/2012 to 05/2015
Yellow Brick Road Daycare – Purvis, MS
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Nurtured supportive learning environment, often used as model for other classrooms.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
  • Assisted and supervised fourteen children through entire school day.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Preschool Director, 07/2009 to 09/2012
New Hope Preschool – Foxworth, MS
  • Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
  • Recruited new students for admission through marketing and events.
  • Provided training and professional development for teachers.
  • Worked with special needs students to determine specific plans for success.
  • Hired and trained new preschool employees.
  • Developed educational curricula that promoted development in key behavioral and educational areas including.
  • Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
  • Conducted research on emerging perspectives in childhood education to improve upon school policies and curriculum.
  • Oversaw interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
  • Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported findings to parents.
  • Adhered to budgetary guidelines to set financial goals and maintain school profitability.
  • Recruited, selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
  • Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development to optimize learning environment.
  • Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
  • Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
  • Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
Education
High School Diploma: 05/1995
East Marion High School - Columbia, MS
Associate of Applied Science: Child Development, 05/2004
Pearl River Community College - Poplarville, MS
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Home Instead Senior Care
  • Yellow Brick Road Daycare
  • New Hope Preschool

School Attended

  • East Marion High School
  • Pearl River Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Caregiver
  • Preschool Teacher
  • Preschool Director

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : 05/1995
    Associate of Applied Science : Child Development , 05/2004

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