Kiah Negus
Blacktown,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Child Care Educator with a strong focus on fostering nurturing environments and implementing age-appropriate activities that enhance children's emotional, social, and cognitive growth. Skilled in maintaining safety protocols and collaborating with families to support each child's individual progress and development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Educator
Explore & Develop
Emu Plains
03.2024 - Current
- Fostered a nurturing environment to support children's emotional and social growth.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure learning atmosphere for children.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address concerns.
- Guided children in daily activities, promoting independence and teamwork skills.
- Organized educational materials and resources to enhance learning experiences.
- Maintained a safe environment for all children under care by adhering to safety regulations.
- Organized and implemented age appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, intellectual development of the children.
Childcare Educator
Kidzspot Early Education Centre
Erskine Park
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Dedicated and nurturing Nursery Room Leader with experience caring for children aged 0–2 years in a safe, stimulating, and inclusive early learning environment. Skilled in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities that support children's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. Strong knowledge of child development, safeguarding procedures, and EYLF. Experienced in leading a team, maintaining positive relationships with parents and carers, observing and assessing children's progress, and ensuring high standards of care, hygiene, and well-being. Passionate about creating a warm and secure environment where babies and toddlers can thrive and reach their developmental milestones.
Childcare Educator
Exploring Hub
Glenmore Park
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Communicating both formally and informally with parents.
- Assisting teaching staff to implement childcare programs.
- Helping out in the care of the centers plants and animals.
- Changing diapers and nappies.
- Providing nutritious snacks and lunches.
- Supervising the activities of children.
- Carrying out routine checks on equipment to make sure they are safe to use.
- Providing a safe and clean atmosphere for children to play in.
- Working with children in a group setting.
- Filling in any required documentation and administrative records.
- Responding to emergency situations.
- Accurately recording observations of children.
- Performed various administrative duties such as filing, typing, and copying.
- Performed a variety of administrative duties, including answering phones, taking and delivering messages, writing memos, making copies, faxing documents, and greeting visitors.
Childcare Educator
First Memories
Colyton
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Communicating both formally and informally with parents.
- Assisting teaching staff to implement childcare programs.
- Helping out in the care of the centers plants and animals.
- Changing diapers and nappies.
- Providing nutritious snacks and lunches.
- Supervising the activities of children.
- Carrying out routine checks on equipment to make sure they are safe to use.
- Providing a safe and clean atmosphere for children to play in.
- Working with children in a group setting.
- Filling in any required documentation and administrative records.
- Responding to emergency situations.
- Accurately recording observations of children.
Childcare Educator
First Grammar Early Education Centre
Seven Hills
10.2016 - 12.2019
- Communicating both formally and informally with parents.
- Assisting teaching staff to implement childcare programs.
- Helping out in the care of the centers plants and animals.
- Changing diapers and nappies.
- Providing nutritious snacks and lunches.
- Supervising the activities of children.
- Carrying out routine checks on equipment to make sure they are safe to use.
- Providing a safe and clean atmosphere for children to play in.
- Working with children in a group setting.
- Filling in any required documentation and administrative records.
- Responding to emergency situations.
- Accurately recording observations of children.
Salon Manager/Receptionist
Amelia's Hair Design
Prospect
12.2014 - 10.2016
- Handled inquiries about the salon and provided detailed information about the salon offerings.
- Handled extensive filing, bookkeeping, and scheduling.
- Helped to maintain a clean and inviting salon atmosphere.
- Scheduled all appointments and worked with stylists to ensure schedules were pleasing.
- Administered all payments and maintained organized financial records and receipts.
- Developed and maintained positive client relationships to ensure a high rate of return clients and referrals.
- Utilized excellent listening skills.
- Remained focused on enhancing the client experience through excellent customer service practices.
- Remained flexible, punctual, and adaptable.
- Utilized excellent problem-solving skills.
Childcare Educator
Rainbow Cottage Kindy
Blacktown
07.2011 - 12.2014
- Communicating both formally and informally with parents.
- Assisting teaching staff to implement childcare programs.
- Helping out in the care of the centers plants and animals.
- Changing diapers and nappies.
- Providing nutritious snacks and lunches.
- Supervising the activities of children.
- Carrying out routine checks on equipment to make sure they are safe to use.
- Providing a safe and clean atmosphere for children to play in.
- Working with children in a group setting.
- Filling in any required documentation and administrative records.
- Responding to emergency situations.
- Accurately recording observations of children.
Receptionist
Adeva Beauty
Blacktown
07.2009 - 11.2009
- Handled inquiries about the salon and provided detailed information about the salon offerings.
- Handled extensive filing, bookkeeping, and scheduling.
- Helped to maintain a clean and inviting salon atmosphere.
- Scheduled all appointments and worked with stylists to ensure schedules were pleasing.
- Administered all payments and maintained organized financial records and receipts.
- Developed and maintained positive client relationships to ensure a high rate of return clients and referrals.
Education
Diploma of Childrens Services -
Southern Solutions College
Blacktown06-2021
Diploma Of Beauty -
The Academy Of Beauty and Spa Therapy
Bella Vista11-2016
Certificate Three - Child Services
Nirimba Tafe
Quakers Hill06-2011
HSC -
Mitchell High School
Blakcktown11-2010
Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Effective Time Management
- Ability to Multitask
- Communication
- Fast Learner
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Customer Service
- Communication Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Flexibility
- Punctuality
- Adaptability
- Child development
- Observation techniques
- Team leadership
- Educational program planning
- Parent communication
Timeline
Child Care Educator
Explore & Develop
03.2024 - Current
Childcare Educator
Kidzspot Early Education Centre
02.2023 - 03.2024
Childcare Educator
Exploring Hub
04.2021 - 02.2022
Childcare Educator
First Memories
08.2020 - 03.2021
Childcare Educator
First Grammar Early Education Centre
10.2016 - 12.2019
Salon Manager/Receptionist
Amelia's Hair Design
12.2014 - 10.2016
Childcare Educator
Rainbow Cottage Kindy
07.2011 - 12.2014
Receptionist
Adeva Beauty
07.2009 - 11.2009
Diploma of Childrens Services -
Southern Solutions College
Diploma Of Beauty -
The Academy Of Beauty and Spa Therapy
Certificate Three - Child Services
Nirimba Tafe
HSC -
Mitchell High School