Gabrielle Welch
Glenview,IL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicate Certified Nurse Assistant with strong experience in patient care, hygiene support, mobility assistance, and daily living activities across hospital, home-care, and childcare settings. Known for excellent communication, patience, and the ability to build trust with patients and families. Background includes years of caregiving, early childhood education, and customer-facing roles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Caregiver
Superior Home Health Care
03.2025 - Current
- Assist clients with hygiene, physical care, and household tasks.
- Transport patients to medical appointments and pharmacy visits.
- Perform meal prep, grocery shopping, cleaning, and companionship care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Supported needs of 2 residents under long-term care.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Provide night care for patients during their stay for rehabilitation care.
- Supported needs of up to 15 + patients during shift.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Supported toddlers with daily routines, learning activities, and personal care.
- Ensured safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environments.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to toddlers' developmental milestones.
- Evaluated children's progress through observations, assessments, and ongoing communication with families.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
Babysitter/Nanny
Babysitting Service
06.2011 - 07.2023
- Provided daily care for multiple families, including school pickups, meal prep, transportation, and activity supervision.
- Maintained long-term relationships, including five-year recurring care.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Assistant Infant and Toddler Teacher
JCC Chicago
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Helped feed, change, and engage infants and toddlers.
- Supported lead teachers with classroom tasks and activity setup.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans.
- Organized classroom materials and resources, ensuring readiness for educational activities.
- Assessed child progress through observation and documentation, adjusting teaching methods as needed for optimal development.
Daycare Worker
JCC of Chicago
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Supervised children while parents attended classes or workouts.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices for child care.
- Improved daycare environment by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety standards consistently.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Phone Hostess
Giordano's
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Handled guest inquiries and complaints with professionalism, enhancing satisfaction levels.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Inclusion Aide
Mnsar
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Assisted children and adults with disabilities in daily activities.
- Provided patient, attentive, and safety-focused support.
- Collaborated with educators to develop inclusive lesson plans tailored for varying abilities.
- Assisted in developing instructional goals based on each student''s unique strengths and challenges.
- Empowered students with disabilities by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering independence within the classroom setting.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Harper College
Palatine, IL11.2025
Community College -
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL05.2015
High school diploma - undefined
Niles North High School
Skokie, IL01.2013
Skills
- Patient Care
- ADLs & Hygiene Support
- Infant & Toddler Care
- Meal Preparation
- Caregiving & Home Assistance
- Developmental Disabilities Support
- Early Childhood Education
- CPR & First Aid
- Nanny & Babysitting
- Communication & Multitasking
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Caregiver
Superior Home Health Care
03.2025 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Toddler Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
01.2021 - 07.2023
Assistant Infant and Toddler Teacher
JCC Chicago
01.2018 - 01.2020
Daycare Worker
JCC of Chicago
12.2016 - 05.2018
Phone Hostess
Giordano's
09.2014 - 03.2015
Inclusion Aide
Mnsar
09.2013 - 02.2014
Babysitter/Nanny
Babysitting Service
06.2011 - 07.2023
High school diploma - undefined
Niles North High School
Associate Degree - Nursing
Harper College
Community College -
Oakton Community College