Kayla Hall
Leopold,VIC
Summary
Dedicated Child Care Professional with experience since 2023, committed to creating safe, nurturing, and engaging environments for children. As the Health and Safety Representative for the centre, I uphold the highest standards of well-being. Skilled in planning age-appropriate, play-based learning activities, managing behaviour positively, and fostering strong communication with families. Brings strengths in classroom organisation, child observation, and creative resource use to support developmental milestones and individual needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Safety Representative
City Of Greater Geelong
Drysdale, VIC
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted safety audits to identify potential hazards in municipal facilities.
- Assisted in the investigation of workplace incidents to determine root causes.
- Reviewed safety policies to ensure alignment with local regulations and standards.
- Coordinated emergency response drills to prepare staff for potential crises.
- Monitored workplace conditions to ensure adherence to health and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of the workplace to identify potential hazards and report findings to management.
- Assisted in the development of risk assessment plans for hazardous tasks or operations.
- Raised awareness among colleagues about the importance of working safely through presentations or campaigns.
- Advised line managers on appropriate corrective action when breaches of safety rules have been identified.
- Participated in committees responsible for developing new health and safety initiatives.
Child Care Educator
City Of Greater Geelong
Drysdale, Vic
01.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging learning activities for diverse age groups in community childcare settings.
- Supervised children during playtime and educational sessions, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development and address individual needs.
- Implemented health and hygiene practices to promote a safe environment for children.
- Organized resources and materials to enhance educational experiences for children.
- Assisted in planning programs that support social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Conducted observations to assess children's progress and provide feedback to families.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, encouraging exploration and creativity in learning.
- 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.
Education
Education
Certificate IV in Education Support
Ocean Grove, VIC11-2022
Child Care
Cert III In Child Care
Melbourne, VIC11-2014
Skills
- Safety audits and inspections
- Incident investigation and analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment and management
- Emergency response planning
- Child development
- Learning activities
- Safety regulations
- Parent communication
- Behavior management
- Program planning
- Observation techniques
- Resource organization
- Positive reinforcement
- Creative thinking
- Health and safety
- Classroom organization
- Age-appropriate activities
- Play-based learning
Timeline
Health and Safety Representative
City Of Greater Geelong
05.2024 - Current
Child Care Educator
City Of Greater Geelong
01.2023 - Current
Education
Certificate IV in Education Support
Child Care
Cert III In Child Care
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