Anita McMahon

Childcare Assistant

One Tree Community Services

04.2008 - Current

Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
Collaborated with other childcare professionals to continuously improve the quality of care provided to children.
Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
Assisted in monitoring children''s progress by conducting regular observations and assessments as needed.
Implemented creative learning strategies to engage children and promote their intellectual growth.
Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
Facilitated smooth transitions between activities, minimizing disruptions and maximizing engagement time.
Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Improved behavior management techniques by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and daily logs for effective documentation purposes.
Promoted emotional well-being through empathetic communication and consistent support during challenging moments.
Provided extra support for children with special needs by adapting activities or offering one-on-one assistance when necessary.
Assisted in the development of individualized care plans, addressing each child''s unique needs and preferences.
Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
Restocked supplies and personal hygiene products for use by students.
Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
Documented children's growth and development.
Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

Childcare Assistant

Kidz Kastle Childcare Centre

08.2007 - 08.2008

Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviours, meals, and naps.

Childcare Assistant

Jubilee Park Nursery School

11.2006 - 08.2007

Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Childcare Assistant

Childcare Assistant

Childcare Assistant

Education

Certificate III - Early Childhood Care And Education

Certificate II - Community Services

Skills

Interests

Timeline

Childcare Assistant

Childcare Assistant

Childcare Assistant

Certificate III - Early Childhood Care And Education

Certificate II - Community Services

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