ABBY MCDONALD
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Outgoing, responsible and experienced childcare worker. Looking for a new opportunity to work within the Aged Care and Disability sector, providing friendly service and care. I am eager to adapt my current abilities, learn new skills and am seeking a part time position.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
Milestone Childcare
12.2021 - Current
- Working part-time as an educator for the past five years, working with infants to 2-year-olds.
- This role involves being responsible for changing nappies, preparing and assisting with meals, making beds, engaging children in age-appropriate activities, supervising up to 16 children to maintain a safe environment, and contributing effectively as part of a team.
Education
VCAL CERTIFICATE -
HEATHERWOOD SCHOOL
01.2021
Skills
- Willingness to learn and continuously develop new skills through online and workplace training
- Persistence and resilience when managing challenges and busy environments
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable
- Effective communication with children, families, and colleagues
- Ability to build positive relationships with children and support their development
- Strong observation and monitoring skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach
- Ability to maintain a safe and supportive environment
- Adaptability and flexibility in responding to children's needs
Certification
• First Aid Course, 2026
• Working With Children
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Certificate 3 in Childcare
• Certificate 1 in Retail Services, Digital Media, Sport and Recreation
• Victorian Driver's License
• Working With Children
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Certificate 3 in Childcare
• Certificate 1 in Retail Services, Digital Media, Sport and Recreation
• Victorian Driver's License
Accomplishments
- Vice School Captain, 01/01/21
- Outstanding Student, 01/01/17
- Awarded for organizational skills and teamwork skills, 01/01/16
- Highest Fundraiser, 01/01/16
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer, Vermont South Special School
- Volunteer, Meals on Wheels
- Volunteer, Collingwood Farm, Assisting with animal care.
- Volunteer, Op Shop
Student Work Experience
- Retail Assistant, Coles, Keeping the working area clean and tidy; stocking shelves; cleaning the shelves.
- Retail Assistant, Target, Stocking shelves and organising displays; assisting customers; unloading and moving stock; involved in stock take.
- Kitchen Hand, Heatherwood School, Preparing, cooking, and serving meals for students; keeping the working area, kitchen, and canteen clean; applying hygiene practices; maintaining the kitchen equipment, utensils, and machinery; washing and drying dishes, packing them away.
Hobbies and Interests
- Adventures
- Camping
- Concerts
- Movies
- Cooking
- Childcare
Timeline
Educator
Milestone Childcare
12.2021 - Current
VCAL CERTIFICATE -
HEATHERWOOD SCHOOL