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Education
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Lauren Darwin

Mount Gravatt,Queensland

Summary

I love the work I do & am passionate about continuing to assist families & having a positive impact on the lives of the parents & children I work with. I support the holistic development of children in early childhood & beyond & am very familiar with EYLF and NQF standards .

A versatile, active & assertive early childhood educator and in-home care professional with a wealth of experience working with children in childcare settings, for an agency and for private clients/ directly for parents to assist and support families and children. Private clients have included , families with special needs.


Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cleaner

Self Employed
07.2021 - Current
  • Mopped hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, glass and wood surfaces.
  • Managed inventory of supplies effectively, reducing waste while ensuring availability of necessary materials for each job.
  • Maintained spaces with routine upkeep and basic repairs, coordinating with management on more advanced needs.
  • Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering thorough and efficient cleaning services tailored to individual needs.
  • Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
  • Streamlined cleaning processes for faster service, utilizing effective time management strategies.
  • Scrubbed floors with special cleaners and equipment to achieve deep clean.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.

Private

Kate Farrington
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
  • Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.

IN-HOME CHILD CARE educator

wesley mission
01.2010 - 12.2019
  • As a qualified educator I provide flexible child care services delivered in peoples’ homes
  • Duties have included: - Looking after multiple children of varying ages including babies, toddlers and beyond - Developing strong relationships with children and their parents - Ensuring facilities meet required standards and regulations - Household duties such as laundry and kitchen tasks, meal and snack preparation - Transport to and from school and other activities, assisting with homework - Creative learning through play, craft and music - Nappy changes, assisting with sleep routines/ bed time - Medication management and more.
  • Organized fun and engaging field trips that enriched the curriculum while promoting real-world connections.

Education

Certificate 3 - Early Childhood Education

ECTARC
Sydney
2000

Skills

  • Caring for children of all ages
  • Current Australian Driver's Licence and own car
  • Working with Children Check
  • Experience applying the Early Years Learning Framework
  • Experience in educational programming
  • Experience in in-home care setting (alongside parents and autonomously)
  • Anaphylaxis Management Training
  • Emergency Asthma Management experience
  • Positive, happy demeanor
  • Self-motivated and takes initiative
  • Understanding of early education and care legislation
  • Ability to undertake physical aspects of working with children and families
  • Assertive and proactive
  • Experience working with children and families with special needs
  • Support unique and individual needs, interests and strengths of each child
  • Kind, caring, compassionate, non-judgemental
  • Supportive
  • Ensures a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times
  • Paperwork and required documentation, training, recertifications completed on time

References

  • Marnie Smith, mum of 3, aged 2.5, 4 & 9, 2 years, 0412 099 256
  • Lauren Paris, mum of 4, aged 3, 2 & twins from newborn until age 1, 1.5 years,

 0438 297 448

  • Kate Farrington, 0449 964 669

Hobbies and Interests

I like to keep active and healthy and love music and socialising. Being a Mother to a Toddler keeps ,e on my toes and we enjoy Camping , outdoor adventures,  chasing  waterfalls and anything to do with the beach.

Training

  • Working WITH children Blue card, 2021
  • CERTIFICATE 3 in EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, QLD tafe, 1999
  • Provide First Aid in Education and care setting
  • FIRST AID & anaphylactic TRAINING,
  • High school, 1998
  • Professional development, I have participated in various courses, forums and training events to further my expertise in the field of childcare and working with children. I completed an accredited 123 MAGIC and Emotion Coaching Course taught by a certified trainer, through Studio Village Community Centre on the Gold Coast to equip myself with an additional skillset to assist with the families I work with. I have also completed a Food Safety course and Child Restraint installer course.

Certification

  • Certified Child Restraint Installer, Kidsafe - 2023

Timeline

Cleaner

Self Employed
07.2021 - Current

Private

Kate Farrington
08.2020 - 02.2021

IN-HOME CHILD CARE educator

wesley mission
01.2010 - 12.2019

Certificate 3 - Early Childhood Education

ECTARC

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