Martina Gumpal
Toronto,ON
Summary
Diligent caregiver with 20+ years of experience in child care and proven ability to create nurturing environment for children. Successfully implemented engaging activities to promote cognitive and emotional development. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Child Caregiver
The Risum Family
04.2021 - 11.2024
- Supported in developing individualized care plan to address the specific need of the child.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Enhanced social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Increased fine motor skills through engaging sensory play activities customized for the child's level of ability.
- Driven and accompanied to doctors' offices, therapies and errands.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Private Elderly Caregiver
The Vasiljevic Family
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment for clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting for improved hygiene.
- Enhanced client safety by closely monitoring health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Delivered nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs while respecting client preferences.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
Caregiver
The Cowling Family
09.2009 - 11.2017
- Ensured children's safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Driven and accompanied children to after school programs and extra curricular activities.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenges faced while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
Education
Personal Support Worker
Platinum Care
Toronto, ON09-2007
Registered Midwife
La Sallete University
Toronto08-1996
Skills
- Social skills development
- Feeding assistance
- Cerebral palsy experience
- Housekeeping
- Infant care
- First aid training
- CPR certified
- Motor skills development
Languages
English
Professional Working
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Special Needs Child Caregiver
The Risum Family
04.2021 - 11.2024
Private Elderly Caregiver
The Vasiljevic Family
04.2019 - 01.2020
Caregiver
The Cowling Family
09.2009 - 11.2017
Personal Support Worker
Platinum Care
Registered Midwife
La Sallete University
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