LILAH JOHNSTON
Newcomb ,VIC
Summary
I like to keep my brain learning and continuously bettering myself. I take advantage of the training offered at Gateways, participating in Ethical Response Training as-well as LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Training.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Residential Support Worker
GATEWAYS
04.2024 - Current
- Creating long lasting and meaningful relationships with young people
- Administered medications according to prescribed protocols, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Conducted regular safety checks within the residential facility, identifying potential hazards and addressing them promptly.
- Maintained accurate documentation.
- Developed strong rapport with residents by actively listening to their needs and offering empathy during difficult times.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
Nanny
Private Clients
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
Early Childcare Educator
ANZUK Childcare Agency
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
Educator
HEI Schools, Lara
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Working amongst a diverse team to create a smooth and calming work environment, caring for children from all walks of life and helping them to the best of my ability, managing multiple tasks at once to ensure deadlines are met.
Nanny
Geelong Nannies
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintaining the Geelong Nannies reputation, being on time, neatly presented and with a positive attitude, achieving time sensitive goals, excellent communication with parents and managers.
Assistant Educator
Happy Feet, Drysdale
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Created observations of children through system APP, updating parents on their child’s development, maintained tidy and clean classroom in line with safety and health standards, worked smoothly in a team to ensure the best care and education for the children.
Education
Certificate IV - Youth Work
The Gordon TAFE
01.2024
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education & Care
VFA Learning
01.2021
Year 12 - undefined
Matthew Flinders Secondary College
01.2021
Skills
- Licences and checks – Current Car Driver’s Licence, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Working with Children Check
- Confident communicator – able to quickly build rapport with people of all ages
- Quick learner – can pick up company procedures and schedules with ease
- Trusted team member – capable of working as a part of a respectful team as well as independently
- Languages – English, intermediate knowledge in AUSLAN
- Self-sufficient, goal driven with positive attitude
- Lived experience of being neurodivergent, part of the LGBTQIA community and family violence
Timeline
Therapeutic Residential Support Worker
GATEWAYS
04.2024 - Current
Early Childcare Educator
ANZUK Childcare Agency
01.2024 - 05.2024
Educator
HEI Schools, Lara
08.2023 - 12.2023
Nanny
Private Clients
08.2022 - Current
Nanny
Geelong Nannies
04.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Educator
Happy Feet, Drysdale
10.2021 - 04.2022
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education & Care
VFA Learning
Year 12 - undefined
Matthew Flinders Secondary College
Certificate IV - Youth Work
The Gordon TAFE