DAWN APPLEWHITE
Sorell,TAS
Summary
Dedicated, caring and competent Childcare Provider. Managing own Childcare setting with two staff members, Encouraging team and parent partnership to support the best outcomes for each child. Experienced in providing quality care to children of all ages. . Skilled in creating age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, emotional and social development.
Reliable and compassionate creating a safe, stimulated and nurturing environments.
Supporting children's interests and individual needs with encouragement and kindness.
Engaging children with numerous fun learning opportunities whilst teaching rules.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
03.2015 - 08.2022
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children in their learning and development.
- Observing / Supporting children ensuring they hit their milestones.
- Risk assess the environment / activity is safe
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision,
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Facilitated naptime routines for toddlers to ensure adequate rest periods throughout the day for optimal growth and development.
- Improved children's physical health with daily outdoor play and exercise routines.
- Fostered safe and nurturing environment, maintaining strict safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Boosted children's understanding of cultural diversity with multicultural lessons and activities.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
Specialized Foster Parent
COMPASS
09.2011 - 02.2015
- Advocated for the best interests of each child during case reviews involving decisions about their future placements or permanency plans.
- Attended ongoing training sessions to stay current on best practices in foster care provision and trauma-informed parenting techniques.
- Coordinated with therapists, educators, and other professionals to ensure all aspects of each child''s needs were met.
- Promoted educational success by assisting with homework assignments, monitoring school performance, and attending parent-teacher conferences.
- Nurtured resilience in foster children by helping them understand their strengths and building self-esteem through encouragement and praise.
- Facilitated family visits and maintained open communication with biological parents when appropriate to support reunification efforts.
- Maintained detailed records of children''s progress, medical appointments, and school activities for regular review by caseworkers.
- Modeled healthy communication skills and conflict resolution techniques while maintaining a positive atmosphere within the home.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies to address challenging behaviour's while promoting personal growth and development.
- Enhanced children''s well-being by providing a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment.
- Improved overall stability for foster children by establishing clear boundaries, expectations, and routines within the household.
- Collaborated with social workers to develop individualized care plans for each child in the foster home.
- Reduced problem behaviours with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
- Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Provided consistent emotional support and guidance to help children cope with past trauma and adjust to their new living situation.
Education
No Degree - Child Development
Various
UK03.2022
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Friendly and Respectful
- Confidential
- Punctual and Reliable
- Caring and Responsible
- Professional
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- CPR training
- Safety awareness
- Safeguarding Awareness
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
03.2015 - 08.2022
Specialized Foster Parent
COMPASS
09.2011 - 02.2015
No Degree - Child Development
Various
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