Makenna Griffin
Peoria
Summary
Adaptable professional with a diverse background in in-home childcare and patient support. Recognized for compassionate care and effective communication skills, poised to enhance the well-being and development of children and adult clients through tailored activities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Nanny
Care.com Inc
Bremerton, WA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided attentive childcare, ensuring safety and well-being of children in home environment.
- Developed engaging educational activities to foster cognitive and social development in children.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding children's progress and daily activities.
- Implemented daily routines to create structure and consistency for children's schedules.
- Organized playdates and outings, enhancing social interactions among peers.
- Managed household tasks such as meal preparation and light cleaning to support family needs.
- Boosted language development through reading aloud, storytelling, and engaging conversations with the children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Adapted childcare approach according to each child''s unique personality traits, ensuring personalized care.
Nursing Assistant
Moorpark Health Care Center
Moorpark, CA
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and medical equipment to uphold hygiene standards.
- Supported nursing staff in delivering care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
Home Health Aide
TLC Home Hospice
Moorpark, CA
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored care strategies.
- Monitored client vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Documented client progress and communicated effectively with family members.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Implemented efficient time management techniques to prioritize client needs effectively.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05-2025
No Degree - CNA
Annenberg School of Nursing
Reseda, CA08-2018
Skills
- Infant care expertise
- Safe driving record
- Age-appropriate activity planning
- Special needs experience
- First aid
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
Timeline
In-Home Nanny
Care.com Inc
01.2020 - 01.2021
Nursing Assistant
Moorpark Health Care Center
08.2018 - 01.2020
Home Health Aide
TLC Home Hospice
08.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
No Degree - CNA
Annenberg School of Nursing