Shannice Smith
Chicago
Summary
Innovative nanny/caregiver with several years of hands-on experience providing in-home care. Friendly and energetic individual skillful in organizing, cleaning, caring and conducting activities and providing stimulating learning environment. Focused on maintaining the safety and care for all, with a great sense of humor and positive demeanor.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Occasional Nanny
Archana Potters
Chicago
03.2022 - Current
- Provide childcare services on an as-needed basis for families.
- Ensure the safety, well-being, and development of children through engaging activities, educational play, and positive reinforcement.
- Prepare nutritious meals and snacks tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences.
- Maintain a clean and organized environment, including children's play areas, bedrooms, and common areas.
- Communicate effectively with parents to provide updates on children's activities, milestones, and any pertinent information.
- Monitored the children's playtime to ensure safety and wellbeing.
- Planned age-appropriate activities to help foster physical, mental, and emotional development.
- Developed positive relationships with each child by providing nurturing care.
- Read stories aloud to the children and engaged them in creative play activities.
- Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
Caregiver
Randy Reynolds
Los Angeles
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition,
- medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Nanny
Susan Walsh
Ottawa
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Provided attentive and nurturing care for children, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development.
- Planned and engaged in age-appropriate activities to stimulate intellectual and social growth.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary needs and preferences.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment, including children's rooms, play areas, and kitchen.
- Communicated effectively with parents to provide updates on children's activities, progress, and any concerns.
- Organized educational games and materials to encourage learning in a fun way.
- Provided assistance with homework assignments when needed.
- Planned age-appropriate activities to help foster physical, mental, and emotional development.
- Helped prepare meals for the children according to dietary guidelines set forth by parents or guardians.
- Maintained discipline in accordance with parents' instructions while being sensitive to each child’s individual needs.
Education
High School Diploma - Arts
Belmopan Comprehensive School
Belmopan, Belize01.2015
Certificate of Completion -
Our Lady of Fatima R.C.
Roaring Creek Village01.2011
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Elderly care
- Childcare management
- Quick learner with adaptability to new environments
- Customer and personal service-oriented
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships
- Childcare management
- Meal preparation
- Safety monitoring
- Communication skills
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Patience and tact
- Respectful and compassionate
References
- Susan Walsh, Registered Nurse, 815-712-2139
- Archana Potters, 630-430-9816
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/25/98
Timeline
Caregiver
Randy Reynolds
10.2023 - 03.2025
Occasional Nanny
Archana Potters
03.2022 - Current
Nanny
Susan Walsh
02.2019 - 02.2022
High School Diploma - Arts
Belmopan Comprehensive School
Certificate of Completion -
Our Lady of Fatima R.C.