Joy Akpan
Abuja Nigeria ,FCT
Summary
Proven Nanny with a track record of enhancing children's well-being at DOSI-NIOT Day Care through dedicated emotional support and safety instruction. Excelled in meal preparation and first aid, ensuring balanced nutrition and prompt emergency response. Demonstrated reliability and patience, fostering positive behavior and intellectual growth in children. Achieved improved sleep quality and academic performance through innovative strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny
DOSI-NIOT Day Care
Abuja Nigeria
02.2019 - Current
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for school pick-ups/drop-offs or appointments while prioritizing safety precautions during transit.
- Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy bedtime routines resulting in improved sleep quality.
- Assisted older siblings in tutoring younger ones by creating well-structured educational sessions focused on improving academic performance.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
Education
B.ED - Social Studies
Lagos State University (LASU)
Lagos Nigeria 09.2001
Skills
- Patience and understanding
- Friendly
- Reliability and Trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Toddler care experience
- Infant care experience
- Meal Preparation
- First Aid Certified
- Safety awareness
- Housekeeping
- Housekeeping abilities
- Emotionally supportive
- Cleaning and sanitation
- First Aid
- Effective team leader
- Basic clerical knowledge
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Parent Interaction
- Promoting Good Behavior
- Instilling healthy habits
- Computer Use
- Safety Instruction
Languages
English
Full Professional
Igbo
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Peadiatric First Aid
Timeline
Nanny
DOSI-NIOT Day Care
02.2019 - Current
B.ED - Social Studies
Lagos State University (LASU)