Lilly Nona
Brassall,QLD
Summary
I am a friendly, honest, team worker, reliable individual who has an ambition to succeed in any given environment. Able to function well as an individual worker with little to no supervision. Having worked 15+ years’, I am aware of the importance of punctuality, cultural awareness, work ethics, privacy policies and the ability to address disgruntle customer’s or staff issues.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Educator-Casual
Brassall Childcare Centre
05.2023 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Relief Educator-Casual
Cribb Street Childcare Centre
06.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
Individual Support Worker-Team Leader
Wesbro Services Inc.
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported clients in maintaining personal interests or hobbies, fostering a sense of purpose and engagement.
- Assisted clients in navigating transportation options for increased autonomy in attending appointments or community events.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing personalized and compassionate care in daily activities.
- Developed individualized care plans to address specific needs and promote independence.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding updates on client status, concerns, or achievements.
- Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to guidelines.
- Implemented adaptive strategies and assistive devices for enhanced communication, mobility, and functioning within the home setting.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene tasks for improved health and comfort.
- Maintained a safe and clean living environment for clients through housekeeping tasks and organization.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Relief Educator-Casual
Earlville Early Education Centre
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
- Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Collaborated with other childcare professionals to continuously improve the quality of care provided to children.
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities, minimizing disruptions and maximizing engagement time.
Relief Educator-Casual
1234Kids Childcare Centre
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
- Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities, minimizing disruptions and maximizing engagement time.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
Play Worker
Newpin – Wuchopperen Health Services / Uniting Care
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed creative thinking in children by incorporating arts and crafts projects into daily routines.
- Ensured child safety through diligent supervision, adherence to established policies, and routine inspections of play areas.
- Increased parent satisfaction with the play program by maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular updates on their child''s progress.
- Contributed to team goals by participating in staff meetings, sharing ideas for improvement, and offering constructive feedback on colleagues'' performance when appropriate.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment for children to explore, learn, and grow.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear boundaries.
- Promoted physical development through the implementation of various sports and outdoor activities.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing and supervising group activities.
- Oversaw children on playground to monitor safety and suitability of activities.
- Supported individual children and young people with special needs to integrate and play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
Group Leader
Newpin – Edgehill Childcare Centre
12.2012 - 09.2013
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s development, addressing concerns and celebrating milestones together.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to establish a nurturing environment that promoted physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Supported children''s emotional growth through compassionate listening and guidance during challenging situations.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs, boosting overall comprehension and success.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities throughout the day, minimizing downtime and maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Promoted early literacy skills by incorporating storytime sessions into daily routines along with discussions about characters, plotlines, or themes from readings.
- Maintained detailed records of each child''s progress, using data to inform future instruction and offer personalized support.
- Designed hands-on learning experiences to accommodate diverse learning styles in order to engage all students actively within lessons.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events such as field trips and family nights, enriching the childcare experience for all involved.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Group Leader
Aragun Childcare Centre
01.1998 - 07.2008
- Maintained a healthy, safe, and happy environment for staff, parents, and children
- Provided the development, implementation and evaluation of development therapeutic programs and daily routines to ensure the needs of the children are created
- Supervised children – ensuring of their wellbeing basis
- Interacted with children and parents on a day-to-day basis
- Ensured the playroom and the outdoor was all clean and faced up ready for the next day
- Observations and journal writing
- Domestic cleaning
- Ensured client attend all appointments
- Drove clients to school / teenage group / social outings
- Did the house fortnightly roster
- Medications given and recorded
- Ensured Client was always up to date with medication
- Budget planning with Client
- Clients monthly reports submitted at the end of the month to the SIL Managers
Education
CERTIFICATE III - INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (AGED CARE)
MAJOR TRAINING – MY PATHWAY
03.2021
DIPLOMA - COMMUNITY SERVICES (CHILDREN’S SERVICES)
TROPICAL NORTH QLD INSTITUTE OF TAFE
01.1997
Skills
- Commitment
- Verbal/Written communication
- Working independently
- Team oriented
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Effective communication
Additional Information
Highly skilled on observing children’s developmental needs, Excellent ability to provide comfort, Exceptional knowledge of always maintaining an interactive atmosphere, CPR and First Aid Certified, National Criminal History Check, Blue Card, Yellow Card, Open 'C' Drivers licence
References
- Memory Eugene, Assistant Director, Earlville Early Education Centre, memoryeugine1@hotmail.com
- Damien Ward, SIL Manager, Wesbro Services Inc., ganya1@wesbro.com.au
- Courtney James, Accounts / HR Officer, Cribb St Child Care, accounts@cribbstreetchildcare.com.au
Timeline
Relief Educator-Casual
Brassall Childcare Centre
05.2023 - Current
Relief Educator-Casual
Cribb Street Childcare Centre
06.2022 - Current
Individual Support Worker-Team Leader
Wesbro Services Inc.
07.2021 - 06.2022
Relief Educator-Casual
Earlville Early Education Centre
09.2020 - 12.2020
Relief Educator-Casual
1234Kids Childcare Centre
02.2020 - 03.2020
Play Worker
Newpin – Wuchopperen Health Services / Uniting Care
04.2018 - 04.2019
Group Leader
Newpin – Edgehill Childcare Centre
12.2012 - 09.2013
Group Leader
Aragun Childcare Centre
01.1998 - 07.2008
CERTIFICATE III - INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (AGED CARE)
MAJOR TRAINING – MY PATHWAY
DIPLOMA - COMMUNITY SERVICES (CHILDREN’S SERVICES)
TROPICAL NORTH QLD INSTITUTE OF TAFE
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