Lucy Mclean
Vincentia,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker experienced in providing high-quality, person-centered support to individuals with additional needs. Built positive relationships and promoted inclusion through effective communication, empathy, and a dedication to fostering independence. Committed to continuous professional growth and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Worker
One tree community services
Jervis Bay , ACT
02.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans and educational activities for diverse age groups.
- Supervised daily activities to foster engagement and ensured safe environments for children.
- Oversaw children's activities during playtime to ensure engagement and safety. and ensured a safe environment.
- Assisted with daily routines to promote well-being, including meals, naps, and hygiene practices.
Room Leader
Gardner farm.
Falls Creek, NSW
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for all children in care.
- Ensured safety for all children in care by strictly following safety regulations.
- Implemented engaging educational activities for diverse age groups.
- Designed and led age-appropriate activities that stimulated children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
- Facilitated open communication with parents regarding children's progress and behavior.
- Observed and documented children's development and milestones regularly.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify learning opportunities and behavioral issues.
- Coordinated group activities to foster teamwork and cooperation among children. that promoted social skills and teamwork among children.
- Supervised playground activities ensuring adherence to safety rules and regulations followed at all times.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Childcare Worker
Lyndhurst Children's Centre And Preschool
Bomaderry
05.2012 - 02.2024
- Fostered healthy social and emotional skills in children through supportive interactions.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Enforced classroom rules to maintain a positive learning environment. and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's progress and concerns. and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Cultivated expertise in supporting neurodiverse children through hands-on experience in diverse educational settings. in supporting neurodiverse children through 12 years of dedicated experience.
Educator
Debra Hyam
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Facilitated student understanding of concepts through interactive activities. with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Monitored children's play activities to promote a healthy, safe environment.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Sorted toys by type and size for easy access during playtime. to facilitate easy access during playtime. to ensure easy access and maintain classroom order. and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.
- Implemented classroom rules to promote a safe and respectful learning environment. and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Used Service software App to record and maintain attendance records and progress notes.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals for children based on dietary guidelines. nutritious meals for children based on dietary guidelines. and served meals and refreshments to a number of children.
- Oversaw a group of children in a spacious outdoor area to ensure safety during play. in a large outdoor area. Ages ranging from 5 to 12.
Education
NDISWC Certificate Of Completion - NDISWC
NDIS Quality And Sage Gaurd Commission
05.2024 - 07.2026
Certificate Of Completion Of Child Safety. - Foundations of Child Safety Training
Australian Centre For Child Protection
05.2026 - 07.2026
NDIS Workers Check Number. - NDIS Workers Check.
NSW Government.
05.2025 - 07.2026
Child Protection - Working With Childrens Check
Working With Childrens Check
Vincentia 02.2024 - 01.2029
First Aid - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
South Coast First Aid Training.
11.2025 - 11.2026
First Aid Certificate - First Aid
Allens Training
11.2025 - 11.2026
Certificate Of Completion - Sun Safety
Cancer Counsil Australia
Diploma - Child Care
Tafe Nsw
Bomaderry, NSWCertificate III - Childcare
Nsw Tafe
Bommaderry Year 10 Certificate -
Vincentia High School
Vincentia, NSWSkills
- Child Development
- Child Nutrition
- Special Needs Care
- Meal Preparation
- Dietary Needs
- Activity planning
- Learning and Exploration
- Educational Strategies
- Behavior Management
- Social Development
- Nurturing Environment
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Behavior observation
- Nurturing Environment
Timeline
Certificate Of Completion Of Child Safety. - Foundations of Child Safety Training
Australian Centre For Child Protection
05.2026 - 07.2026
First Aid - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
South Coast First Aid Training.
11.2025 - 11.2026
First Aid Certificate - First Aid
Allens Training
11.2025 - 11.2026
NDIS Workers Check Number. - NDIS Workers Check.
NSW Government.
05.2025 - 07.2026
Childcare Worker
One tree community services
02.2025 - Current
NDISWC Certificate Of Completion - NDISWC
NDIS Quality And Sage Gaurd Commission
05.2024 - 07.2026
Room Leader
Gardner farm.
03.2024 - 02.2025
Child Protection - Working With Childrens Check
Working With Childrens Check
02.2024 - 01.2029
Educator
Debra Hyam
05.2023 - 10.2023
Childcare Worker
Lyndhurst Children's Centre And Preschool
05.2012 - 02.2024
Certificate Of Completion - Sun Safety
Cancer Counsil Australia
Diploma - Child Care
Tafe Nsw
Certificate III - Childcare
Nsw Tafe
Year 10 Certificate -
Vincentia High School