Helen, childminder in Nottingham NG7

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Professional Profile

A friendly, caring and helpful person with over three years experience as a Nanny and possessing extensive childcare and childminding skills is seeking employment to utilise expertise. Is highly organised, patient, motivated and physically fit, has a kind and cheerful personality and a keen interest in child development. Has a strong work ethic and a commitment to providing children high standards of care and helping them to learn and develop. Possesses excellent communication skills and the ability to relate well with people at all levels and converse in a polite and courteous manner. Is responsible, reliable and trustworthy and is prepared to undertake any training that may be required.

Childcare Skills and Qualities

• Childcare experience with children and babies from working as a Nanny, helping at a local playgroup and raising own family
• Working to the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework (EYFS) standards
• Helping children learn phonics through structured activities
• In charge of the story group at a local nursery – reading to children, making story time interesting and fun
• Instructing children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
• Promoting good behaviour, observing and monitoring play activities
• Feeding, bathing, dressing babies and changing nappies
• Awareness of child protection issues - recently completed safeguarding training
• Recent DBS check
• Knowledge of the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of children
• The ability to make close and trusting relationships with parents and children
• Good imagination to plan activities that are fun and help children’s learning and development

Key skills and Qualities

• Communication skills - communicates well and builds rapport easily, with the ability to naturally engage with both children and parents
• Adaptable and flexible – willing to work different hours of the day or weekend if required
• Awareness of health, safety and hygiene regulations in the work place
• The ability to work under pressure, to remain calm and deal with any unexpected situations
• The ability to complete written reports accurately, follow instructions and set procedures
• Disciplined – in raising a family and getting them organised had to be disciplined to ensure all tasks were completed and remain one step ahead






Career Summary

Nanny ​Private Household, Nottingham​2011 – 2015
Raising Family​​Caring for family and running home​2010 – 1998
Factory Operative​Boots, Nottingham​1997 – 1998

Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 in Beauty
GCSEs, including English and Maths
Studied NVQ Level 2 in Childcare

Courses Attended

Childminding training
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare training

Additional Information

Full UK Driving Licence

References Available Upon Request