Hinewai Hatch
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Caring, reliable and highly experienced educator with nearly 5 years experience in Early Childhood Education and over 5 years experience in Aged Care. I currently work as a Lead Educator in an Early Learning Centre where I am responsible for leading my team, supporting children's development, administering first aid, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. I am first aid certified (HLTAID009, 010, 011,012), hold a valid working with children check, and I am confident managing both emergency situations and daily care needs. I'm calm under pressure, organised, and passionate about supporting the wellbeing of children, families, and my wider community.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Educator
Story House Early Learning Mernda
03.2021 - Current
- Lead educator responsible for overseeing daily routines, safety, and development of young children in a regulated care setting.
- Administer first aid for injuries and health concerns, and document incidents in accordance with regulations.
- Maintain and update medical records including allergy management and action plans.
- Document children's learning, development, and individual goals through observations and learning stories.
- Act as a Responsible Person on duty; open and close the centre and manage operations in the absence of management.
- Collaborate closely with team members to ensure a consistent and high quality care environment.
- Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
Personal Care Worker
San Carlo Homes For The Aged
01.2015 - 11.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Developed trust-based relationships with both patients and their families through clear communication and empathetic caregiving approach.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained thorough documentation for compliance and medical reporting.
Customer Service/Coffee Barista
Muffin Break
07.2012 - 11.2014
- Delivered fast, friendly, and high quality customer service in a busy cafe environment.
- Operated the coffee machine and prepared a wide range of hot and cold beverages to customer specifications.
- Handled cash, EFTPOS transactions, and end of day reconciliation with accuracy and responsibility.
- Followed food safety and hygiene procedures during food preparation and handling.
- Managed daily cleaning duties and maintained a clean, inviting store environment.
- Took responsibility for closing the shop, including securing premises and completing closing checklists.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Melbourne City Institute of Education
Melbourne, VIC05-2021
Certificate III - Aged Care And Home And Community
AGA
Melbourne, VIC12-2015
Skills
- First Aid in Education and Care Settings
- CPR & Emergency Response
- Confidential Record keeping
- Organised and reliable
- Incident Reporting and Documentation
- Health & safety Compliance
- Working with children check
- Medical Record Management
- Calm under pressure
- Documentation and reporting
- Parent & staff communication
Certification
HLTAID009: Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 2025
HLTAID010: Provide basic emergency life support 2024
HLTAID011: Provide First Aid 2024
HLTAID012: Provide First Aid in an education and care setting 2024
Timeline
Lead Educator
Story House Early Learning Mernda
03.2021 - Current
Personal Care Worker
San Carlo Homes For The Aged
01.2015 - 11.2020
Customer Service/Coffee Barista
Muffin Break
07.2012 - 11.2014
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Melbourne City Institute of Education
Certificate III - Aged Care And Home And Community
AGA
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