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SIENA MONTY

Castlemaine,Victoria

Summary

I am moving back to Castlemaine after living in Melbourne. I have four years of experience working at childcare centres and also have a lot of experience working as a nanny/babysitter for a few different families. I am attentive to children's needs and experienced in working with different ages, my focus is on children's growth and wellbeing. I have a strong work ethic and am dedicated to my job.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

G8 Education
Melbourne, VIC
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily attendance and other related information.
  • Assisted in planning, organising and implementing age appropriate activities to encourage learning.
  • Observed and monitored the safety of all children in care.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure their child's needs were met.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to provide a high standard of care for each child.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant legislation, standards and regulations.
  • Supported the development of individual plans based on the interests and abilities of each child.
  • Supervised naptime routines and ensured proper sleep habits were maintained.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as tidying up toys after playtime is over.
  • Conducted daily health checks including temperature taking and recording results.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
  • Organised daily activities such as arts and crafts, music and movement, outdoor play, story time and educational activities.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies such as positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors.
  • Reported any concerns regarding a child's safety or well-being to the supervisor immediately.
  • Provided emotional support to children who exhibited signs of distress.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate behaviors.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.

Nanny

Self Employed
02.2020 - Current

Casual

I provide care to a few of families casually during the week or on weekends

Key responsibilities:

  • Followed mothers set routine for care
  • Gave bottles, fed children, changed nappies, bathed and dressed children
  • Monitored the children's playtime to ensure safety and wellbeing.
  • Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
  • Helped prepare meals for the children according to dietary guidelines set forth by parents or guardians.
  • Observed children during snack time to prevent choking.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
  • Developed positive relationships with each child by providing nurturing care.
  • Provided a safe environment for the children through supervision and guidance of their activities.

Finance Officer

Falls Creek Resort Management
Falls Creek, Victoria
05.2023 - 12.2023

Full Time

  • Reconciled bank accounts on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of records.
  • Used Excel to analyse and integrate data for high volume database.
  • Worked with senior management to define standards, policies, procedures and organizational enhancements to meet company goals for finance.
  • Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Entered data into accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
  • Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Answered phones in a courteous manner while providing excellent customer service.
  • Created memos, letters, emails, reports, presentations as requested by management.
  • Scanned documents into digital formats ensuring accuracy of content.
  • Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable updates to maintain current financial records.
  • Answered telephones, directed calls and took messages.
  • Trained staff members to perform work activities and use computer applications.
  • Collected, counted and disbursed money to complete basic bookkeeping and banking transactions.
  • Maintained accurate cash balances and reconciled discrepancies.
  • Communicated with stockholders or other investors to provide information.

Office Assistant

Falls Creek Resort Management
Falls Creek, Victoria
08.2022 - 05.2023

Casual

During the winter season I was unable to work in the Childcare Centre due to an injury, so I picked up work in the Falls Creek Resort Management office. My duties included:

  • Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
  • Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
  • Collected and coded various documents to prepare for filing, storage and processing.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
  • assisted staff members with completing tasks to help with business continuity

Childcare Educator

Falls Creek Resort Management Childcare Centre
Falls Creek, Victoria
01.2022 - 05.2023

Casual

In a small centre licensed to care for a maximum of 16 children at any given time, catering for children from 12 weeks to school age in a family grouping (mixed-age) setting, We offered a year-round service providing long daycare as well as 3 and 4 year old Kindergarten programs to families within the local community

For Two Months ( Aug - October) i was unable to work in the centre due to injury.

  • Occasional care was offered on a casual basis to guests visiting Falls Creek during the winter season
  • Providing care to Occasional care children, ensuring parents and children feel comfortable at drop off and pick up - Responsible for providing a caring and respectful environment for children and infants
  • Worked with our Senior Educator and Educational Leader in regards to programming, observing and documenting daily routines - Assisted with the planning, implementation and evaluation of the center's program - Assisted in the set up and maintenance of the indoor and outdoor environment (organising any project material, interest areas and general preparation for the children's room)
  • Assisted in ensuring that the children's room is aesthetically supporting family involvement and represented each child and their needs and interests - Ensured all children’s health and safety and followed personal hygiene procedures

Assistant Educator

The Learning Sanctuary
Brighton, Victoria
01.2022 - 06.2022

Full Time

During my time at the centre I was assisting the lead educator in the senior toddler room.

  • My everyday duties include, providing a safe place for children to learn and play, assisting in educational group times, making sure individual children's routines are met by providing quality care for each child
  • Assist with the program and daily routines, as directed by the Lead Educator - Assist the Lead Educator in the provision of a healthy, safe and welcoming environment for the children and families attending the centre
  • Assist in working with individual and small groups of children
  • Attend to the physical, social and emotional needs of the children as required
  • Ensure that any child or group of children in the center's care are adequately supervised, and that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect them from any hazard
  • Participate in the planning of the educational program including taking written observations of children as required.
  • Attend to the physical, social and emotional needs of the children as required
  • Assist in developing good relationships and effective communication with families - Encouraged and assist parents to consult with the teacher on issues of children’s development

Assistant Educator

Ray Street Children’s Centre
Castlemaine, Victoria
06.2020 - 12.2021

Full Time

During my time at Ray Street, I had experience with all age groups. I had been an assistant in the Nursery, Pre-Kinder and the Kinder.

  • Successfully completed Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care whilst working at the centre
  • Helped put children to sleep, provided safe play environments
  • Upheld a constant stream of communications with parents
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents on their child's performance.
  • Collaborated with other educators to create meaningful curriculum that met state standards.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed in accordance with centres policies
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
  • Established positive relationships with children, parents, fellow educators and management.
  • Facilitated classroom activities to ensure an engaging learning environment.

Shop Assistant

Guildford General Store
Guildford, Victoria
05.2018 - 06.2020

Casual

My role was to provide front and back of house support for the daily General Store operation. My key responsibilities include:

  • Service of hot and cold beverages, cakes and other food items
  • Order taking
  • Cash/Register handling
  • Assisting with food preparation
  • Kitchen hand duties
  • Dish hand duties
  • General cleaning
  • Stock replenishment
  • Operated the cash register to process customer purchases accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors.

Housekeeping Attendant

Lake House Luxury Hotel
Daylesford, Victoria
08.2016 - 10.2016

Casual

I was employed at Lake House as a casual housekeeping attendant responsible for cleaning and preparation of guest rooms. My duties included:

  • Inspected vacated rooms to determine need to clean and maintain
  • Performed cleaning activities such as sweeping and mopping floors and ensuring that they are dried properly
  • Stripped beds and replaced with fresh linen
  • Cleaned bathrooms and replaced with fresh toiletries and bath wares
  • Replenished general room supplies
  • Reported any maintenance needs to housekeeping supervisor
  • Maintained cleanliness and order of assigned areas.
  • Followed safety regulations when handling hazardous materials or chemicals used for cleaning purposes.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly stored after each shift.
  • Checked all vacant rooms before assigning them to new guests.
  • Kept records of room availability and occupancy rates.

Education

Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care -

Australian Early Childhood College
06-2021

High School -

Castlemaine Secondary College
Castlemaine, VIC
11.2019

Skills

  • Proactive and Focused
  • Teamwork Oriented
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Cheerful and Energetic
  • Reliable
  • Dependable

Certification

  • Drivers License
  • Working With Children's Check
  • Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

G8 Education
02.2024 - Current

Finance Officer

Falls Creek Resort Management
05.2023 - 12.2023

Office Assistant

Falls Creek Resort Management
08.2022 - 05.2023

Childcare Educator

Falls Creek Resort Management Childcare Centre
01.2022 - 05.2023

Assistant Educator

The Learning Sanctuary
01.2022 - 06.2022

Assistant Educator

Ray Street Children’s Centre
06.2020 - 12.2021

Nanny

Self Employed
02.2020 - Current

Shop Assistant

Guildford General Store
05.2018 - 06.2020

Housekeeping Attendant

Lake House Luxury Hotel
08.2016 - 10.2016

Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care -

Australian Early Childhood College

High School -

Castlemaine Secondary College
SIENA MONTY