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Sarah During

Perth,Western Australia

Summary

I'm Detail-oriented professional Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy of a Domestic assistant with RAAFA, meadow springs. Frequently praised as hard-working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help support clients with domestic tasks within their own home. Currently looking to change career and enter the Aged Care sector.

I have a caring nature which I have put to valuable use over the past 25 years in childcare, Building strong relationships, with families and colleagues. I know I could put these skills I have gained over time and extend them to be a Domestic assistant, caring for the elderly to be safe and secure in their environment, building on their independence to live a full life in their home for as long as possible. I have compassion, understanding and some knowledge in the aged care sector, being a Night support staff, where I ensured that all residents were comfortable, assisted them into bed if required, reset the communal lounge room, set up the breakfast trays. Assured the residents were comfortable, had everything they needed, making them feel safe secure and supported.

Being dependable and reliable, I can work as a team using collaboration to achieve desired outcomes.

I'm Highly-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. Having a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills, ensuring all jobs are completed to a high standard.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educator Assistant Cert 3

The Family Tree
Baldivis, WA
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated in the planning of events like holiday celebrations or graduation ceremonies for all attendees
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, meal counts, emergency contact information, ensuring compliance with state regulations
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children
  • Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly
  • Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration
  • Continuously updated knowledge on best practices through professional development workshops and training sessions for consistent improvement in teaching methodologies
  • Developed strong relationships with families, maintained open communication for optimal support for each child's growth and wellbeing
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
  • Developing and maintaining courteous and effective working relationships, strengthening communication skills through regular interactions with others
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Assistant Educator Cert 3

Goodstart
Warnbro
03.2008 - 06.2021
  • Worked closely with families from diverse backgrounds offering support services when needed
  • Assisted in creating a safe learning environment where diversity was respected and valued
  • Adapted lessons quickly to meet the needs of each individual learner in order to maximize academic achievement
  • Attended meetings regularly to stay abreast of changes or updates regarding policies or procedures
  • Organized materials needed for class activities, ensuring all supplies were readily available when needed
  • Facilitated group discussions and activities to promote critical thinking skills
  • Participated in training and learning activities to improve skills development
  • Supported safe, organized classroom conducive to productive learning environment.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Mission Australia early learning
Warnbro, WA
03.2008 - 06.2021
  • Day to day care for children 0-8 years
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children
  • Increased parental satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and providing regular progress updates on their child
  • Managed administrative tasks such as billing, licensing requirements and keeping up to date on regulations
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective relationships with all parents and carers
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and protocols
  • Enhanced children's cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities, games and learning materials/toys
  • Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times
  • Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.

Registered Family daycare cert 3

Self-employed
England
  • Supported day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
  • Leading Educator of the Nursery room, and other rooms as required
  • Forming secure and trusting relationships with each child, their family or carer
  • Mentoring students and any relief staff to company procedures, policies and room routines
  • Maintaining all documentation as required
  • Learned and adapted to new technology and software applications within the industry
  • Self-motivated with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan engaging lessons that met state standards for curriculum requirements
  • Created and maintained clean, safe and organized learning environment
  • Participated in training courses and professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills
  • Collaborated with peers to enhance work environment and support instructional planning.

Night support staff

  • Ensured that all residents were comfortable and assisted into bed if required, making them hot drinks, resetting the communal lounge room, set up the breakfast trays for the morning and ensure everywhere was clean and tidy, folding linen, ensuring clients clothing was folded and labelled and ready to place back in their room
  • My Job was to be on call throughout the night whilst having the support of a full nursing staff for any emergency situations
  • My task throughout the night was to ensure that all of the ladies were comfortable and had everything they needed making them feel safe secure and supported at all times
  • I am dependable and reliable, ready to learn and grow with your company
  • I can work as a team player using collaboration to achieve tasks and outcomes whilst also being confident to work by myself to achieve all set goals and ensure all jobs are completed to a high standard.

Education

Certification for child protection and basic awareness for child minders -

01.2026

Graduated high school with 'O' level (Equivalent to GCSE) in fashion & textiles -

Portslade Community College UK

Typing pass at 40WPM -

Portslade Community College UK

Attendance certificate of preparation Training for childminding (equivalent to family day care in Australia) -

Brighton College UK

Level 3 certification in child minding practice -

Brighton College UK

Certificate in state registered child minding (equivalent to ACECQA) -

OFSTED

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
  • Attention to Detail
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Self-motivated
  • Willingness to learn
  • Growth Mindset
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Understanding
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Patient Companionship
  • Compassionate communication
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Activity Planning

Certification

  • Behaviour management certificate
  • Effective communication and managing conflict training certificate
  • Recognition of outstanding expectation award

Languages

English
Professional

Affiliations

  • scrapbooking/card making crafts
  • camping, boating, bike riding, swimming, Stand up paddle boarding, anything outdoors.
  • DIY renovations to home
  • meeting up with family/friends for breakfast/coffee
  • Playing board games, doing puzzles
  • Exercising, walking keeping active

References

  • Julie Hicks, Centre Director, The Family Tree, Baldivis, 0402773485, julieelizabethhicks@gmail.com
  • Catherine JONES, Educational Leader, The Family Tree, Baldivis, 0408771402, catherine@thefamilytreewa.com

Timeline

Educator Assistant Cert 3

The Family Tree
02.2022 - 08.2023

Assistant Educator Cert 3

Goodstart
03.2008 - 06.2021

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Mission Australia early learning
03.2008 - 06.2021

Registered Family daycare cert 3

Self-employed

Night support staff

Certification for child protection and basic awareness for child minders -

Graduated high school with 'O' level (Equivalent to GCSE) in fashion & textiles -

Portslade Community College UK

Typing pass at 40WPM -

Portslade Community College UK

Attendance certificate of preparation Training for childminding (equivalent to family day care in Australia) -

Brighton College UK

Level 3 certification in child minding practice -

Brighton College UK

Certificate in state registered child minding (equivalent to ACECQA) -

OFSTED

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