Neve Smith
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Assistant
Whispering Gulley Childcare Centre
01.2020 - Current
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- 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.
- Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and daily logs for effective documentation purposes.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans, addressing each child''s unique needs and preferences.
- 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.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
Manager
Tallai General Store
03.2015 - 03.2019
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Merrimac State High School
Mermaid Waters, QLD11.2017
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance - Nursing Assistance
Tafe
Southport, QLD03.2017
Skills
- Arts and Crafts
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Disciplinary Enforcement
- Nutrition Knowledge
- Allergic Reaction Procedures
- Special Needs Care
- Progress Reports and Documentation
- CPS Guidelines Awareness
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Childcare Regulations
- Child Supervision
- Problem-Solving Techniques
- Infant Care and Feeding
- Early Childhood Development
- Caring and Responsible
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Problem-solving
- Friendly
- Cheerful and energetic
- Active listener
- Hygiene practices
- Patience and empathy
- Safety awareness
- Reliable and punctual
- CPR training
- Food handling preparation
- Emotionally supportive
- Diaper changes and feedings
- Approachable
- Parent communication
- Housekeeping
- Time management
- Activity planning
- Toilet training
- Accurate record keeping
- Emergency procedures
Timeline
Childcare Assistant
Whispering Gulley Childcare Centre
01.2020 - Current
Manager
Tallai General Store
03.2015 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Merrimac State High School
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance - Nursing Assistance
Tafe
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