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Overview
Work History
Education
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Kiah Negus

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
Blacktown
06-2021

Diploma Of Beauty -

The Academy Of Beauty and Spa Therapy
Bella Vista
11-2016

Certificate Three - Child Services

Nirimba Tafe
Quakers Hill
06-2011

HSC -

Mitchell High School
Blakcktown
11-2010

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
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