Imogen, nanny - PE15 March

Personal Summary
A dedicated and enthusiastic professional, who is able to develop close relationships with both children and families. She has a caring, warm and nurturing personality and is confident in setting boundaries, following parental instructions. Strongly believing that it is important to be a good role model to the children in her care by setting a good example in everything she does. Looking for a family to build a strong relationship with to take the next step in her childcare career as a nanny.

Career History
Childcare practitioner Sept15-present
Nursery Cook Jan 17-present
At Little Teds Day Nursery, Haddenham, Cambridgeshire.

Personal Carer Aug16-present
For a disabled 9 year old child with complex needs, March Cambridgeshire.

Bar staff and waitress Nov12-present
Golden Lion public house, Stonea, Cambridgeshire.

Childcare practitioner June15-Sept15, working in both Nurseries and as a temporary nanny.
Tinies agency, St Ives Cambridgeshire and Gingham Kids agency, Cambridge

Promoted to Baby Room Leader May 2014- June 15
Childcare practitioner: July 2013- May 2014, in pre-school room.
At Little Teds Day Nursery, Haddenham, Cambridgeshire.

Whilst attending college, was required to attend placement two days a week and these placements were at nurseries, primary schools and a childminder. Giving experience of working with different age ranges and abilities.
Responsible for providing a safe, nurturing environment which stimulates their physical, mental and emotional development.

Duties;
Prepare healthy meals made from fresh ingredients, ensuring all dietary needs are met.
Teaching children good social manners.
Creating age appropriate activities for children to play.
Encourage positive behaviour.
Discipline the children, when necessary and by following parents instructions.
Changing real and disposable nappies.
Following children’s individual routines regarding feeding and naps.
Talking with parent to discuss the individual needs of the children.
Complete a daily diary detailing the day’s activities, nappy changes and food intake
Giving clear advice and direction to children.
Taking children to and from school.
Helping the children to socially interact with other children.
Providing the children with mental and physical stimulation.
Encouraging children to ask questions and providing them with suitable answers.
Keeping children occupied and entertained during the day with interesting activities.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Professional
Developing routine and consistency into the life of a young child.
Managing both good and bad behaviour.
Caring and nurturing new born and older babies.
Caring and supporting pre-school and school aged children.
Responding to a child’s individual needs.
Able to live in and live out.
Possessing a car as well as a clean and safe driving record.
Preparing food for babies and children.
Providing physical stimulation for children.
Maintaining records as required.

Personal
Possessing a patient, responsible and fun attitude.
Stays calm under pressure.

Education and Qualifications
First Aid certificate
Level 2 Food hygiene and catering certificate.
Epliepsy and Asthma training.
Basic Child Protection.

September 2010- June 2013
Peterborough Regional College, Peterborough
Childcare and Education CACHE level 3 diploma.
Level 1 in substances misuse awareness.
NCFE Childcare and Education CACHE level 2 diploma C
Level 1 in mental health awareness.
NCFE level 1 pass creative crafts.
NCFE level 1 pass English functional skills, level 1 pass Maths functional skills, level 1 pass ICT functional skills.
September 2005- June 2010
Neale Wade Community College, March.
English GCSE E, Science GSCE E, Maths GCSE D, ICT OCR level 2 national award pass, Food technology GCSE C, CACHE foundation award in caring for Children level 1 distinction, Certificate of personal effectiveness Asdan level1 pass.
References: Available on request.