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AMY VAN VEENHUYZEN

Tamborine Mountain,QLD

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate professional with a strong background in early childhood education and residential youth support, notably with Uniting Care. Excelled in creating safe and engaging learning environments, fostering strong relationships with children, families, and implementing effective educational programs. Holds a diploma in Early Childhood Education and a Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management, blending expertise in educational development with a commitment to conservation and care.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Youth Worker

Uniting Care
Meadowbrook, QLD
06.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated daily activities such as educational, recreational, and social skill development for youth.
  • Conducted assessments of youth to identify any potential behavioural or emotional concerns.
  • Developed positive relationships with residents through open communication, trust building, and role modelling.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized treatment plans for youth.
  • Encouraged independent living skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, meal preparation.
  • Participated in weekly case conferences to review client progress and develop new goals for clients.
  • Assisted in crisis management situations involving suicidal ideations, or other dangerous behaviors, from youth.
  • Organized recreational activities such as field trips and outdoor sports events for youth participants.
  • Managed medication administration process for residents according to physician instructions.
  • Coordinated community resources such as housing assistance programs and job training opportunities for former residents.
  • Used calm, positive, and encouraging approach with youth.
  • Supported youth with nurturing and caring assistance focused on empowering and positive independence.

Educator

St. Bernards Village Child Care Centre
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Planned and implemented daily learning and play activities for children aged 2 - 3 years
  • Created a safe, warm and welcoming learning environment for children to learn through play
  • Supported and guided developing minds with a calm and patient approach
  • Coordinated creative learning activities in line with the Early Childhood Framework
  • Providing medical care for a child with Type 1 Diabetes, using Dexcom software, blood glucose monitoring and Omnipod software
  • Liaised and developed strong, trusting relationships with parents and children
  • Prepared learning stories and daily records through Story Park
  • Assisted Management in Educator development and service programming and Centre improvement
  • Completed Child observations, Milestone records, behaviour guidance plans, daily planning, jottings, reflections and medical documentation

Educator

Grassroots Early Learning Centre
05.2021 - 01.2023
  • Planned and implemented daily learning and play activities for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years
  • Created a safe, warm and welcoming learning environment for children to learn through play
  • Supported and guided developing minds with a calm and patient approach
  • Coordinated creative learning activities in line with the Early Childhood Framework
  • Helped children develop their literacy and numeracy skills through interactive tasks
  • Provided general care for infants to Kindergarten age
  • Liaised and developed strong, trusting relationships with parents and children
  • Prepared learning stories and daily records through Kindy Hub
  • Assisted Management maintaining veggie gardens, animal care and service programming
  • Completed Child observations, Milestone records, behaviour guidance plans, daily planning, jottings, and reflections

Night Cleaning Supervisor

Eatons
Tamborine Mountain
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Managed team of 3 employees
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

Traineeship

Belong
Jimboomba
05.2020 - 10.2020
  • Completed a 20 week traineeship resulting in a Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management

Support Staff

Beaumont Care
Tamborine Mountain
05.2017 - 02.2020
  • Created documents to track, record and audit all cleaning and laundry sign off sheets
  • Managed stock take for 33 bed facility, ordering and distributed all aged care supplies while adhering to fixed office budget
  • Maintained clean and organised work area to promote positive and professional environment for all team members, residents and visitors
  • Interacted with residents, team members and visitors professionally by phone, email or in person
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development

Night Cleaning Supervisor

Corporate Cleaning
Gold Coast
01.2015 - 05.2017

Cleaner

Education Queensland
Gold Coast
05.2007 - 01.2015

Reception and Personal Assistant

PRD Real Estate
Burleigh Heads, QLD
12.2009 - 12.2011

Education

Diploma -

Early Childhood Education

Certificate III -

Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate II -

Forest Growing and Management

Certificate III -

Business Administration

Current First Aid certificate - CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

Current Working with Children's check -

Blue Card

Certificate -

Child Protection Awareness Queensland Education and Care Service

OH&S White Card -

Certificate -

Practical Diabetes for Childcare Workers

Trained - Diabetes care and administration of Glucagon injection

Gold Coast University Diabetes Australia

Skills

  • Experienced Lead Educator with a diploma in Early Childhood Education
  • Extensive understanding of the developing child
  • Proven record of developing strong relationships with families, children, and colleagues
  • Child safety is always at the forefront
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in planning and implementing programs that support, guide, and enhance children's learning
  • Clear understanding of Education and Care Services National Regulations, National Quality Framework, and Early Years Learning Framework
  • Experience in conservation, plantation management, catchment protection, agribusiness, and native forestry
  • Support worker with 3 years of experience in aged care
  • Caring and compassionate, with a proven history of positive client feedback
  • Cleaner with 13 years of experience in various environments

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Residential Youth Worker

Uniting Care
06.2023 - Current

Educator

St. Bernards Village Child Care Centre
01.2023 - 06.2023

Educator

Grassroots Early Learning Centre
05.2021 - 01.2023

Night Cleaning Supervisor

Eatons
10.2020 - 05.2021

Traineeship

Belong
05.2020 - 10.2020

Support Staff

Beaumont Care
05.2017 - 02.2020

Night Cleaning Supervisor

Corporate Cleaning
01.2015 - 05.2017

Reception and Personal Assistant

PRD Real Estate
12.2009 - 12.2011

Cleaner

Education Queensland
05.2007 - 01.2015

Diploma -

Early Childhood Education

Certificate III -

Early Childhood Education and Care

Certificate II -

Forest Growing and Management

Certificate III -

Business Administration

Current First Aid certificate - CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

Current Working with Children's check -

Blue Card

Certificate -

Child Protection Awareness Queensland Education and Care Service

OH&S White Card -

Certificate -

Practical Diabetes for Childcare Workers

Trained - Diabetes care and administration of Glucagon injection

Gold Coast University Diabetes Australia

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