Alicia Hombs

• Collaborated closely with parents in establishing rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
• Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
• Enhanced children's emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
• Ensured children's safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
• Bathed, dressed, and put children to bed on a regular basis.
• Administered basic first-aid and medication when needed.
• Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.
• Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy bedtime routines resulting in improved sleep quality.

• Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
• Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
• Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
• Provided nutritious meal and snacks.
• Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
• Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
• Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.

Developed strong rapport with families, leading to numerous referrals for additional babysitting opportunities.

• 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.
• Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
• Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
• Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
• Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.

• Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
• Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
• Oversaw smooth drop-off/pick-up transitions by maintaining open communication with parents and ensuring a safe environment for children.
• Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.