Natasha, foreign au pair in Swansea SA1

Missing having a job with children so much can't wait to get back into it.

Work History
Private Nanny
Voluntary Approval Scheme ( CSSIW )
Craig Cefn Parc ( Worked in a employers house )
July 2017 to October 2017

My duties as a nanny were:
Caring for three children ages 2 to 11.
supervising the children at all times.
planning, preparing and supervising meals and snacks for the children.
Directed play, lead children in educational and social activities indoor and outdoors and helping with children's homework.
To bathe the younger children and ensure older child is directed to shower/bathe.
To do light housework including tidying children's bedrooms, changing the children's bedding and cleaning and tidying play areas and meal areas.
Laundering and ironing the children's bedding and clothes.
Dressing the children in appropriate clothing for weather/activity.
Administration of medicines as directed by the employer. caring for the children in times of sickness and reporting to the employer any concerns, accidents or injury.
Assisting with potty training. Change nappies as required.
Transport children to and from school and any other activities/appointments requested y the employer.
To ensure that the children are prepared for school and have all the necessary books/equipment that is required for that day.

Nursery Nurse
City Day Nursery
October 2015 to July 2017

Duties as a Nursery Nurse
Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Engaged with children individually to meet their emotional and physical needs.
Addressed behavioural and learning issues with parents and child care management staff.
Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
Maintained daily records of childrens individual activities, behaviours, meals and naps.
Offered parents detailed daily reports that outlined their childs day.
Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviours.
Dressed children and changed nappies.
Administered medication and minor first aid to ill and injured students.
Organised small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
Kept classrooms clean by sterilising and disinfecting children's toys and surfaces.
Assisted the lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting the children down for naps.
Promoted good behaviour by using the positive reinforcement method.
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.

Volunteer assistant
City Day Nursery
Febuary 2015 to October 2015
During this time I was a volunteer as I was studying for my level 3 in childcare and I needed to do the volunteering as part of my course.

My main duties were
Assisted the lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting the children down for naps.
Kept classrooms clean by sterilising and disinfecting children's toys and surfaces.
Maintained daily records of childrens individual activities, behaviours, meals and naps.
Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
Engaged with children individually to meet their emotional and physical needs.
Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each day.

Cook and Cover Staff
Abacus Nursery
June 2014 to November 2014

My duties were:
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.
Verified proper portion sises and consistently attained high food quality standards.
Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
Properly labelled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
Changed and sanitised all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination.
Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
Verified freshness of products upon delivery.
Accurately and efficiently prepared healthy, delicious fish, meat and vegetable-based dishes.
Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Promoted good behaviour by using the positive reinforcement method.
Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Dressed children and changed nappies.
Kept classrooms clean by sterilising and disinfecting children's toys and surfaces.

I hope you have enjoyed reading my very long profile piece and hope to hear from anyone soon.