- Cared for two girls, a non-verbal 2-year-old with developmental disabilities and a feeding tube, and a 5-year old with Sensory Processing Disorder- Interpreted needs of non-verbal child using physical cues, sign language, and electronic talking devices- Provided transportation to and from school, therapy, and various activities in the community- Observed weekly therapy sessions for speech, feeding, occupational therapy, physical therapy, music, and hippo-therapy- Cooked healthy meals to fit each child’s specific dietary restrictions - Prepared and administered daily feedings through a gastrostomy tube

- Conducted weekly age-based informative sessions, averaging ten participants, for parents and their toddlers/infants - Traveled to offices, homes, support groups, and community events to provide materials and support for new parents- Updated and maintained case files after each contact with families - Educated parents about early childhood literacy and child developmental milestones- Provided pertinent information to new families at health fairs, community outreach events, libraries, and hospitals

- Supervised the playroom and provided a safe and fun environment for children from the unit and siblings - Created and facilitated activities throughout the pediatric unit to involve children of various ages - Engaged children in crafts and activities in-between procedures without hindering any equipment or medical dressings

- Interacted with thousands of families per day from many different cultures- Identified with various fictional Disney characters to bring the magic alive and stayed in character for long periods of time in all kinds of weather- Preserved character integrity and maintained professionalism in and out of costume- Represented the Disney company daily with pride