Proactive and caring worker with many years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist
Mornington Peninsula Health / Samsara
04.2018 - 12.2019
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Childcare Assistant Educator
Capel Sounds Educational Child Care Centre
06.2013 - 04.2017
Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
Dental Receptionist
Mordialloc Dental Group
06.2010 - 05.2013
Scheduled, rescheduled, and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
Provided excellent customer service to create positive experiences and build patient trust.
Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
Greeted visitors and patients to determine needs, check appointments, and direct accordingly.
Understood dental terminology and insurance breakdowns to communicate with external stakeholders.
Childcare Assistant Educator Oshc
Eastbourne Primary School
01.2007 - 01.2010
Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Education
Certificate IV School Based Education Support - Education Support
Australian College of Teacher Aides And Childcare
Online
01.2024
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Nautilus Training
06.2009
Skills
communicate with families
Documentation
Coordination and Teamwork
Group and Individual Care
Imaginative Play-Based Learning
Special Needs Childcare
Nurturing Environment
Interpersonal and Written Communication
Timeline
Receptionist
Mornington Peninsula Health / Samsara
04.2018 - 12.2019
Childcare Assistant Educator
Capel Sounds Educational Child Care Centre
06.2013 - 04.2017
Dental Receptionist
Mordialloc Dental Group
06.2010 - 05.2013
Childcare Assistant Educator Oshc
Eastbourne Primary School
01.2007 - 01.2010
Certificate IV School Based Education Support - Education Support