Std Rates
Helen T is a Babysitter/In Home Carer/Nanny, with 20 years experience caring for children from any age. Helen T is represented by Abracadabra Childcare Services Pty Ltd child care agency.
Please note:
- Our permanent placement fees vary based on the number of days and hours you are offering each week. For a tailored quote please contact us on 1300 011 167 or email us at abra.childcare@gmail.com
- If Casual bookings are received within 48 business hours of commencement of the assignment or made after hours then the booking fee will be $50 (+GST).
- If bookings are remote then there maybe an increase in the agency booking fee, please contact the agency for details
- We offer Shared Babysitting/Nannying Services also (if the children are from one, two or three different sets of parents or if there is more than 3 children). Please contact the agency on 1300 011 167 or email us at abra.childcare@gmail.com for further details (additional fees maybe involved to comply with children to carer/nanny ratio).
CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE
Senior Educator Online Child Care Bunbury 6232 A contract from May 2015- February 2016
Qualified Child Care Worker, Goodstart Early Learning Centre, Perth, Western Australia
2011 - 2015
Qualified Child Care Worker, Carrington Child Care Centre, Palmyra, Western Australia
2010 - 2011
Qualified Child Care Worker, Mission Australia, Hilton, Western Australia – Casual
2009-2010
Qualified Child Care Worker, Ashford Child Care Centre, Adelaide, South Australia – Casual
2007 - 2009
More information regarding working experience is available on request.
INFANT SWIMMING EXPERIENCE
Infant swimming Instructor 2 Private clients in Bunbury/ I have taught two private clients from the ages of 2-4 years old.
2015 - 2016
Infant Swimming Instructor, Life Care Baby Swim, Bicton, Western Australia – Casual.
2014 - 2016
Infant Swimming Instructor, Swim west, Wembley, Western Australia – Casual
2013 - 2014
Aquatic learning School in Edinburgh Scotland November 2014 to January 2015
INFANT MASSAGE EXPEREINCE
I have done several workshops in Bunbury and in Perth in between working as a child care worker and infant massage instructor.
Key Responsibilities in Child Care
♣ Supervising children
♣ Planning and implementing daily programs for infants/babies aged from 6 weeks to 3 years using the Early Years Learning Framework.
♣ Supporting and supervising other staff with planning daily routines and activities for children
♣ Keeping records up to date on an ongoing basis
♣ Undertaking other duties as directed, consistent with the nature and level of my position
Key Achievements in Child Care
♣ Developed programs that support children’s learning in a happy and friendly environment
♣ Achieved strong team cooperation and motivated staff to provide the best service possible
♣ Recommended and promoted technical and professional solutions to improve behaviour management
♣ Have had the opportunity to work with a software called Educa which enables you to write and record learning stories online and gives you the opportunity to communicate directly with other staff and parents.
INFANT SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR
Worked on a casual basis for a number of swimming schools
Key Responsibilities:
♣ Teach water familiarisation, including floating, kicking and movement to infants aged 6 months to 3 years over a term (9 weeks)
♣ Teach basic swimming skills including basic freestyle (face submerged and breathing), the beginnings of breast stroke, gliding (forwards and backwards), sculling and treading water.
♣ Have been involved in private lesson teaching a range of ages from 6 months to 4 years old the basic skills of gliding, face submerged and breathing skills and basic diving skills.
About me...
Hard working and self motivated, Helen Thompson offers over 20 years experience in the child care sector in both private and clinical settings.
With a strong history of reliability and resourcefulness Helen has learned how to work well in a team environment. With a genuine affection for children she has a real interest in the young and has no difficulty in gaining their confidence. With a keen focus on delivering different ways of assisting children to learn through play, Helen would be a valuable asset to any organisation.
Personal Attributes:
♣ Observant intuitive, open and honest
♣ Warm and friendly approach to life
♣ Caring, enthusiastic, positive and motivated
♣ Quietly confident with a good sense of humour
Professional Assets
♣ Excellent hands-on experience with children and able to relate well with them
♣ Excellent communication skills with parents and staff
♣ Has the ability to provide empathy, understanding and compassion whilst remaining professional and ethical
♣ Alert and active and able to use judgment and initiative
Infant Massage Instructor, IMIS – Perth, Western Australia
2010
Teacher of Infant Aquatics, Austswim – Perth, Western Australia
Teacher of water and safety Austswim – Perth, Western Australia
2010
2016 - Senior First Aid and CPR (regularly updated to conform with teaching/work)
2002 - Brain Gym Instructor, Educational Kinesiology Foundation – United Kingdom
Certificate IV Kinesiology, ACNM – Brisbane, Queensland
1997 - 1998
Nursery Nurse, Stevenson’s College – Edinburgh, Scotland
1986 - 1988
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