Laurie Gonzalez
Culver City
Summary
Motivated caregiver trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with healthcare providers to optimize care. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs.
Innovative Nanny with 6 years of hands-on experience providing in-home childcare. Friendly and energetic individual skillful in organizing and conducting age-appropriate activities and providing stimulating learning environment. Focused on maintaining great sense of humor and positive demeanor.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Playa vista elementary
Playa Vista
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted teachers with lesson planning and classroom management tasks.
- Supported student learning through one-on-one tutoring and group activities.
- Organized classroom materials and supplies for efficient access and use.
Elderly Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
Culver City
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
Family Nanny
Family Member
Culver City
07.2017 - 08.2022
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
- Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
Education
Certificate - Child Development
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA08.2022
Certificate - Cosmetology
Marinello School of Beauty - Inglewood
Inglewood, CA09.2013
Skills
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Rehabilitation Exercises
- Compassionate Client Care
- Meal Preparation
- Safety Procedures and Protocols
- Behavior Redirection
- Client Safety and First Aid
- Patient Care
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Childhood Development
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Curricula
- Behavior Management Techniques
- MS Office Proficient
- Child Supervision
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Playa vista elementary
04.2025 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
09.2022 - 03.2025
Family Nanny
Family Member
07.2017 - 08.2022
Certificate - Child Development
Santa Monica College
Certificate - Cosmetology
Marinello School of Beauty - Inglewood