Shayla Pay
Swan View,Australia
Summary
Highly responsible, respectful, caring, and honest individual seeking to work in an organisation utilising the skills I have obtained over the past 14+ years as a Child Care Assistant. To provide valuable assistance to centre director or teachers wherever possible.
Trained professional attentive to children's needs and experienced in working with different ages. Dependable in following good safety practices, facility requirements and parent wishes. Cares about student wellbeing and growth.
Compassionate Childcare Educator known for efficiently managing tasks and fostering a positive learning environment. Skilled in early childhood education techniques, behavior management strategies, and developmental milestone tracking. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring responsive care and educational support to meet diverse needs of children. Balances creativity with structure in classroom activities to promote holistic development.
Creative daycare worker with several years of hands-on experience supervising children in safe, educational learning environment. Communicative and punctual individual versed in organizing fun activities, preparing nutritious meals and developing routines and schedules. Compassionate team player commended for excellent patience and strong sense of responsibility.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Compassionate early childhood education professional highly productive in creating engaging, educational environments that allow young learners to thrive. Skilled in developing age-appropriate curricula, implementing inclusive classroom management strategies, and fostering emotional intelligence in preschoolers. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective interaction with children, parents, and colleagues for optimal learning outcomes.
Passionate Childcare Educator with background in early childhood education. Experience includes creating engaging learning environments, fostering social development, and implementing innovative educational programs. Strengths lie in adaptability to diverse situations, effective communication with parents and children, and ability to motivate young learners. Previous roles demonstrate consistent success in promoting child safety, emotional well-being and creativity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Educator
Swan valley early learning
Swan Valley , WA
01.2022 - Current
- Supervise and monitor the safety of children in my care
- Interact with Children and parents
- Communicate with parents and guardians regarding children's progress and daily activities
- Change diapers of infants and toddlers
- Supervising play indoors and outdoors
- Preparing, serving and performing clean-up duties for lunch and snacks
- Assisting children with eating, proper hygiene and naptime preparation
- Followed all required classroom safety procedures
- Enforced Safety and precaution techniques within the classroom
- Performed housekeeping duties such as laundry, cleaning, dishwashing
- Attended and participated in monthly meetings, developing schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest and playtime
- Worked in the school house as diploma have taken children on excursions enforced safety precautions and supervision on outings/excursions.
- Supervised playground activities ensuring adherence to safety rules and regulations are followed at all times.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Monitored individual children during play times and ensured that everyone was included in activities.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
- Established good relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication via phone or emails.
- Provided guidance and support when required for special needs children enrolled in program.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Attended workshops and training sessions related to childcare education and best practices.
- Guided children in developing essential life skills, such as independence and problem-solving.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices among the children including hand washing before meals.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and health concerns.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress of each child's development and plan future goals for them.
Child Care Assistant
Treasured Tots Early Education
Bibra Lake, Australia
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Took special care of classroom pets during the week, including weekends where I cared for them at home
- Assisted in planning, organizing and implementing age appropriate activities to encourage learning.
- Cared for children in institutional settings.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Maintained accurate records of daily attendance and other related information.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
- Supervised naptime routines and ensured proper sleep habits were maintained.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as tidying up toys after playtime is over.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meals served, medication administered.
- Maintained clean and organized classroom and play areas to ensure a healthy environment.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Conducted daily health checks including temperature taking and recording results.
- Accompanied children on field trips and assisted them with personal hygiene routines.
- Managed inventory of supplies, requesting restocks as necessary to maintain resources.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Read stories, sang songs and taught basic skills such as color recognition and counting numbers.
- Assisted in developing and implementing daily activities that support children's physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Implemented positive discipline techniques to guide children's behavior.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Supported children with special needs, adapting activities to meet diverse requirements.
- Collaborated with colleagues to provide a high standard of care for each child.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions to improve childcare skills.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians about children's daily activities and progress.
- Provided safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages.
Child Care Assistant
Middle Swan Child Care Centre
Middle Swan, Australia
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Encouraging children to serve their own meals
- Assisted in planning, organizing and implementing age appropriate activities to encourage learning.
- Cared for children in institutional settings.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Maintained accurate records of daily attendance and other related information.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
- Supervised naptime routines and ensured proper sleep habits were maintained.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Coordinated outdoor activities that encouraged physical activity and awareness of nature.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as tidying up toys after playtime is over.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meals served, medication administered.
- Provided guidance on social interaction among peers within the group setting.
- Maintained clean and organized classroom and play areas to ensure a healthy environment.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Conducted daily health checks including temperature taking and recording results.
- Accompanied children on field trips and assisted them with personal hygiene routines.
- Attended to lunch periods to help children open food packages and monitor activities
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
Education
Certificate 4 in Education Support - Education Support
Midland Metropolitan Tafe
Midland12-2020
Cert III - Child Care
01.2010
Diploma in Childcare - Early Childhood Care And Education
Gold Star Early Learning
OnlineSkills
- Patience and empathy
- Behavior management
- Age-appropriate activities
- Positive reinforcement
- CPR training
- Documentation
- Verbal and written communication
- Nutrition
- Hygiene practices
- Early childhood education
- Special needs support
- Child safety procedures
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Student engagement
References
- Emily Holley-0450 058 243
- Natasha heaps-0421476459
- Rochelle- 0428 850 365
Timeline
Child Care Educator
Swan valley early learning
01.2022 - Current
Child Care Assistant
Treasured Tots Early Education
01.2016 - 01.2017
Child Care Assistant
Middle Swan Child Care Centre
01.2012 - 01.2013
Certificate 4 in Education Support - Education Support
Midland Metropolitan Tafe
Cert III - Child Care
Diploma in Childcare - Early Childhood Care And Education
Gold Star Early Learning