Laurence Gahimbare
Yanchep,WA
Summary
Experienced and adaptable Child Care specialist with a strong sense of humor. Committed to providing diligent care and prioritizing the well-being of children and their families. Skilled in creating a warm, safe, and secure environment for children to develop and learn. Dependable and cooperative, consistently following procedures and going the extra mile to accomplish tasks. Seeking a position with a company that offers growth opportunities to learn from talented childcare professionals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
EDUCATOR
NIDO EARLY SCHOOL
01.2017 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment, and for interacting with children through active play and structured activities such as:
- Providing childcare services to children and young people with special needs
- Working in partnership with parents, carers, and guardians to promote the welfare of children
- Organising individual and group activities
- Forming, developing, and maintaining professional relationships with children and families
- Caring for the basic physical and emotional needs of the children
Kmart- Night Fill & Customer Services
Kmart
01.2012 - 08.2017
- Handled returns or exchanges quickly and courteously, minimizing any potential negative impact on customer satisfaction levels.
- Consistently met performance metrics while adhering to quality standards set by the company.
- Managed high call volumes effectively, maintaining professionalism and providing timely assistance.
- Developed rapport with customers through active listening and empathetic communication, fostering long-term relationships.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and competitor offerings in order to provide informed recommendations tailored to individual customer needs.
- Assisted customers in finding the best solutions to their needs, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently meet or exceed monthly sales targets.
- Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, products, and services to ensure consistent quality across the team.
- Provided support during peak hours, reducing wait times and enhancing overall customer experience.
- Collaborated with other departments to guarantee customer satisfaction.
- Efficiently managed inventory levels of supplies and retail products while minimizing waste.
- Increased product awareness by conducting engaging and informative demonstrations in various retail settings.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Child Care Provider
cuddles early learning & Bloom Early educator
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Assisted day-care owner in caring for approximately 15 children on daily basis
- Managed child check-ins and check-outs at morning arrival and afternoon/evening departure and communicated pertinent information to parents
- Created weekly newsletter for parents and kept bulletin board updated with activities and information
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for kindergarten by teaching basic concepts such as alphabet, numbers, and shapes
- Cooked daily lunch and prepared healthy morning and afternoon snacks
- Supervised children during outdoor recreation times and took groups of children to local park or playground
Child Care Provider
rainbow child care centre
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided care for and supervised children of different age levels in childcare centre
- Ensured children were safe during activities and throughout the day
- Managed mealtimes, naps, preparing bottles, and changing nappies
- Led songs and games as well as arts and crafts activities
- Started parent feedback survey program; received 90 percent positive ratings for care across first year of program
- Planned and accompanied children on day trips and excursions outside of centre
Education
Cert 3 community services -
Cert 3 education and care -
Diploma in education and care -
High school -
Mindarie senior college
01.2015
Belmont city college
01.2014
Skills
- Child Care
- Community Services
- Education and Care
- Education Support
- Caring for Children
- Physical Stamina
- Safeguarding
- Welfare Promotion
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Interaction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Academicandqualifications
- Belmont City College, 01/01/11, 12/31/14, Studied
- Mindarie Senior College, 01/01/14, 12/31/15, Completed High School
- Cert 3 Community Services
- Cert 3 Education and Care
- Diploma in Education and Care
Timeline
EDUCATOR
NIDO EARLY SCHOOL
01.2017 - Current
Child Care Provider
cuddles early learning & Bloom Early educator
01.2014 - 01.2017
Kmart- Night Fill & Customer Services
Kmart
01.2012 - 08.2017
Child Care Provider
rainbow child care centre
01.2012 - 01.2014
Cert 3 education and care -
Diploma in education and care -
High school -
Mindarie senior college
Belmont city college
Cert 3 community services -
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