Jayden Smith
Abuja, FCT
Summary
Kind and considerate Babysitter with great recommendations earned by providing individualized care. I excelled in roles with Mrs. Grace and others, demonstrating reliability and educational game facilitation. I fostered a nurturing environment, achieving significant improvements in children's social skills and academic growth. My commitment to meal preparation and schedule management supported family well-being and structure. I successfully balanced educational activities with fun as well as led exciting and safe activities while setting examples for appropriate social behavior. Talked with children about personal interests to build relationships and trust.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Mrs.Hawa
Lokoja, Kogi State
02.2024 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
- Supported academic growth by assisting with homework assignments, enhancing comprehension, and providing additional resources as needed.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and encouraging teamwork.
- Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels.
Baby Sitter
Mrs. Grace
Abuja, FCT
09.2023 - 03.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
- Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
- Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
- Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
- Supported academic growth by assisting with homework assignments, enhancing comprehension, and providing additional resources as needed.
- Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
- Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
- Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
- Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and encouraging teamwork.
- Managed schedules for multiple children, ensuring timely transportation to extracurricular activities while maintaining open communication with parents regarding scheduling needs.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
- Accompanied children to various appointments providing emotional support and ensuring their physical wellbeing.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- 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.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
In-Home Babysitter
Mr&Mrs.Odoba
Abuja, FCT
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Demonstrated responsibility by adhering to family-specific rules, expectations, and protocols while caring for the children.
- Reviewed and followed parent directions for children's care.
- Increased family satisfaction by building strong relationships with both children and parents based on trust and communication.
- Collaborated with parents to develop age-appropriate goals for each child''s growth and development.
- Enhanced child development by engaging in stimulating activities and educational games.
- Encouraged creativity among children through various art projects, music exploration, and storytelling activities.
- Assisted parents with improving their work-life balance by providing reliable and flexible childcare services.
- Promoted healthy habits among children through the preparation of nutritious meals and snacks.
- Enhanced safety measures within the household by performing regular safety checks on toys, furniture items or potential hazards in indoor/outdoor play areas.
- Strengthened literacy skills in young children through interactive reading sessions designed to foster comprehension development.
- Supported children''s emotional well-being through active listening, empathy, and gentle guidance during difficult situations.
- Provided exceptional care for infants by feeding them according to parental guidelines, changing diapers regularly, and ensuring they received adequate sleep periods throughout the day.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents regarding each child''s progress, challenges, concerns or special needs.
- Fostered a safe, nurturing environment by maintaining a clean and organized living space for the children.
- Established boundaries within the home environment while remaining adaptable to accommodate specific family preferences or cultural practices.
- Ensured children''s physical health through outdoor activities, sports participation, and supervised playtime that promoted exercise.
- Evaluated individual child needs and adjusted care strategies accordingly to provide a personalized approach in each caregiving situation.
- Developed conflict resolution skills among siblings by teaching effective communication techniques and encouraging teamwork during playtime activities.
- Managed schedules effectively, ensuring timely transportation to extracurricular activities, appointments, and school functions.
- Assisted older children with academic success by offering tutoring support in core subject areas when needed.
- Implemented consistent routines for homework completion, mealtime, bedtime, and morning preparations to promote structure in daily life.
- 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.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Education
No Degree -
Coldean Nursery& Primary School
12 Kenwards, Brighton And Hove, Brighton BN1 9EN,No Degree -
Fairlight Primary School
Brighton And Hove,Brighton BN2 3AJ, United KingdomDiploma - Computer Science
Federal University Lokoja
Lokoja, Nigeria; 6°31′0″N 3°23′10″E / 6.51667°N 01.2025
Christ Anglican College
Abuja,Nigeria05.2022
Skills
- Following Directions
- Reliability
- Maintaining safe environment
- Meal Preparation
- Schedule Management
- Trustworthiness and honesty
- Reliability and punctuality
- Educational game facilitation
- Outdoor Activity Supervision
- Child Supervision
- Respect for family values
- Patience and Empathy
hobbies
Cooking, writing stories, reading, playing games, playing with kids.
Additional Information
- Languages: English.
- Technical Skills: Proficient with childcare apps such as Care.com and Babysitting Pro.
- Volunteer Experience: Volunteered at local community center organizing activities for children
- Hobbies and Interests: Enjoy crafting, playing soccer, listening to music, reading, writing stories, playing video games, baking, playing games with children.
- Availability: Available for in-home babysitting weekdays from 8AM to 6 AM , weekends upon request weekdays from 8 AM to 6 PM, weekends upon request.
- Travel Willingness: Willing to relocate for the right opportunity.
Languages
English
Native language
Timeline
Babysitter
Mrs.Hawa
02.2024 - 04.2024
Baby Sitter
Mrs. Grace
09.2023 - 03.2024
In-Home Babysitter
Mr&Mrs.Odoba
08.2020 - 12.2021
No Degree -
Coldean Nursery& Primary School
No Degree -
Fairlight Primary School
Diploma - Computer Science
Federal University Lokoja
Christ Anglican College