Over 20 years of Childcare, both in private homes and pre schools.

2019 - 2020
Casual Babysitter
Abracadabra Childcare Services
Coffs Harbour

Working for various private families with children ranging in age from newborn to teenage years where I am responsible for introducing myself to the parents prior to each sit, preparing afternoon tea/evening meal, playing fun games and entertaining the children with activities and games, arts and crafts, movies, preparing children for bed including bathing and story time.  Liaising with the parents on all levels.

2016 to Current
Case Worker 
Great Lakes Community Resources

I work with youth who are at risk of or are currently homeless.

2010-2015
Lady Gowrie Childcare

Worked in the capacity of in-home educator caring for children ranging in age from newborn to teenage years including children with special needs.   I was responsible for getting the children up and ready for the day, school drop off, fun daily outings, age appropriate activities in the home including arts and crafts, stories and reading, music and dance, cooking, educational games and activities, floor play, letters and numbers.  Preparing bottles, changing nappies, settling, feeding, bathing and all child related household duties.

2009 - 2019
Casual Creche Worker for Events/ Babysitter
Angels Agency
Gympie, QLD

Creche work at private events, supervising a number of children and other staff members.  Setting up rooms at the events with games, toys, arts and craft, music.  Babysitting including bed routine, bath routine, arts & crafts, outdoor activities, movies, reading and playing games, preparing evening meal and ensuring the safety of the children at all times.

1998-2009
In-home Childcarer / Nanny / Babysitter
Nannies of Noosa, QLD

Caring for children ranging in age from newborn to teenage years where my responsibilities and duties were the same as my more recent roles above.

1998-2008
Integrated Family Youth Service

Various positions held were Youth Worker, Housing Support, Residential Care, Intensive Support Worker, and Disability Support Worker.

2002-2004
Chris Spencer Aquatics

Covered all facets of water safety and swim teaching for children aged from 2 years to 9 years of age.  Freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke taught as well as stroke correction. Responsibility of basic pool maintenance and reception work included.

1990 & 2010
Busy Bees Kindergarten
Relief Childcare Worker 

Floating between the 0-2 year and 3 to 5 year old rooms where I was responsible for changing nappies, feeding, settling, engaging with the children on all levels through age appropriate activities, stimulating play and educational activities, liaising with senior staff and parents on all levels.  Ensuring the children's safety and well being, outdoor play supervision.

2005
Advanced Diploma of Counselling
Quest College. Sunshine Coast. QLD.

2002
Austswim Teacher of swimming and Water Safety
Chris Spencer Aquatics. Sunshine Coast. QLD