Amanda Hickey
Bogangar,Australia
Summary
Hardworking and reliable mature age female with a strong ability to take on any new challenges. Offering my life experiences and knowledge Highly organized, proactive, punctual honest and reliable Kind, and knowledgeable.
Well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children and adults with disability Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills. Background leading fun activities to teach new skills and encourage growth.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Educator
Kool Beanz
Ocean Shores
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to promote physical, mental, social and emotional growth of the preschoolers.
- Provided guidance on appropriate behavior and discipline methods in the classroom setting.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Collaborated with teachers to plan weekly lessons that incorporated various learning styles into each activity.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Childcare Educator
Story House Early Learning Chinderah
Chinderah , NSW
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
- Maintained neat environment by organizing toy bins and bookshelves.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
- Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
Disability Support Worker
Project Make Lemonade
Tweed Heads, NSW
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
Childcare Lead Educator
Kool Beans
Casuarina , Nsw
02.2017 - 09.2022
- Established direct lines of communication with parents, notifying of concerning behavior or health issues.
- Resolved behavior issues and conflicts among participants, facilitating productive conversations and developing atmosphere of mutual respect.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
Sales Assistant
Bunnings
Tweed Heads
03.2000 - 02.2017
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Accepted and completed cash, check and credit card payments.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
- Met with customers to offer assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Monitored stock levels to facilitate restocking and replenishment of shelves.
Gardening Assistant
Boyd's Bay Nursery
Tweed Heads, NSW
06.1995 - 03.1997
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Built or maintained greenhouses, fences or benches,
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Advised customers on plant, flower or shrubbery care.
- Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Followed landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, flowers or foliage.
Horseback Riding Instructor
Nerang Horses Riding School
Nerang, QLD
04.1990 - 03.1993
- Instructed participants on balanced riding fundamentals essential to rider and horse safety.
- Monitored rider safety, discussing helmets, whips, boots and saddles.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Developed and deployed oral and written assessment strategies for optimal review of student abilities.
- Paired rider with equine partner for lessons based on temperament, personality and experience.
Farm Hand
Living on our farm throughout my chidhood
Healesville , Victoria
02.1980 - 06.1990
- Cleaned and maintained horse stables by raking up manure and putting down fresh straw and hay.
- Assisted with maintenance and repair activities to keep buildings and equipment in safe and proper condition.
- Moved livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales and enclosures.
- Repaired buildings, fences, and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
- Cared for livestock by regularly feeding and watering animals.
- Repaired boards, barbed wire, and electrified fences to maintain safety and security
- Swept and blew aisle ways and used the pressure washer to maintain and clean horse stables
- Brought horses in and out to pasture at times assigned by farm manager.
Education
Year 10
Healsville High
Victoria Skills
- Individual Support Plans
- Daily Living Requirements
- Disability Services
- Appointment Transportation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Worker Supervision
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Personal Care
- Positive Role Model
- Nurturing Approach
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Paraprofessional Educator
Kool Beanz
08.2023 - Current
Childcare Educator
Story House Early Learning Chinderah
01.2023 - 03.2023
Disability Support Worker
Project Make Lemonade
09.2022 - 12.2022
Childcare Lead Educator
Kool Beans
02.2017 - 09.2022
Sales Assistant
Bunnings
03.2000 - 02.2017
Gardening Assistant
Boyd's Bay Nursery
06.1995 - 03.1997
Horseback Riding Instructor
Nerang Horses Riding School
04.1990 - 03.1993
Farm Hand
Living on our farm throughout my chidhood
02.1980 - 06.1990
Year 10
Healsville High
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