Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
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Carissa O’Hehir

Canning Vale,WA

Summary

A compassionate and dedicated mum of two with a strong desire to provide high quality care in a home setting. Eager to leverage excellent communication skills, a patient and empathetic nature and commitment to promoting wellbeing to support individuals in their daily lives. I have been in the learning childcare industry for 19 years, I’m Eager to learn and grow and venture out in a new working environment to make a positive impact on other peoples lives of those in need.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Arts program teacher

Leapstart
Southern river , Wa
02.2025 - Current
  • Maintained a positive and nurturing learning environment for all children.
  • Encouraged children to think creatively in order to solve problems independently.
  • Prepared and maintained room environments appropriate for children’s learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.

Assistant Childcare Director

Leapstart
Southern river , Wa
06.2023 - 02.2025
  • Supported daily operations of childcare programs and activities.
  • Assisted in managing staff schedules and training new employees.
  • Facilitated communication between parents, staff, and children effectively.
  • Implemented policies to ensure compliance with childcare regulations.
  • Organized events to promote family engagement within the community.
  • Ensured compliance with licensing regulations, safety standards and health requirements.
  • Conducted interviews, recruited, trained and evaluated personnel.

Childcare Educator

Leapstart
Jandakot , Wa
05.2016 - 06.2023
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups in early childhood education.
  • Facilitated daily activities promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing daily routines such as snack time, outdoor playtime, nap time.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all children under care by adhering to safety regulations.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices among the children including hand washing before meals.

• General cleaning and disinfecting daily

Education

Canning Vale Collage
Canning Vale, WA

Skills

  • Communicate effectively
  • Qualified leader who can take initiative
  • Compassionate and friendly natured
  • Trustworthy
  • Highly organised with the ability to maintain schedules and other home management necessities
  • Preform house hold duties that include cleaning the home eg: doing dishes, dusting, moping, vacuuming, laundry, cooking meals, running errands and organising spaces

Languages

English
First Language

Certification

  • Diploma in early childhood
  • Senior first aid (valid for another 2 years)
  • Cert 3 in teacher assistance
  • Food safety certificate
  • Mandatory reporter training

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Arts program teacher

Leapstart
02.2025 - Current

Assistant Childcare Director

Leapstart
06.2023 - 02.2025

Childcare Educator

Leapstart
05.2016 - 06.2023

Canning Vale Collage
Carissa O’Hehir