Maureen M @ Abracadabra Childcare Services
Classification
Babysitter/Nanny
Carer Rates
$44.00
Agency Booking Fee
Std Rates
$22.00
per hour
Maureen M is a Babysitter/Nanny, with 10 years experience caring for children from newborn. Maureen M 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).
Minimum booking is 4 hours.
Qualifications & Experience
Employment
Current
Abracadabra Childcare Services
Solecharge Nanny/After School Carer
Caring for children ranging in age from newborn to teenage years where activities and duties have included getting the children up and ready for school in the mornings, ensuring they have everything they need for the day at school, packing school bags, morning tea and lunches, organising daily outings, full-time care during school holidays, attending after school activities, preparing evening meals, assisting with homework and projects and all associated household duties.
Dec 2011- June 2012
Au-Pair/Nanny- Live In/Out: Australia(NSW)
aring for two school children.
Sept 2011 for a family assisting mother with twin toddlers.
Dublin: Feb 2010 – MAY 2011, assisting family with two young girls, also DailyCook in a child care centre (for 20 children), Childcare Assistant and Montessori Teacher.
Belfast: Oct 2009 – DEC 2009, assisting the mother with twin infants and a toddler. Gained practical knowledge & experience of Gina Ford's routines.
Manchester: September 2006-2009 (Part-time) Nanny for a couple with first child, travelled with parents and 6 month old child on several occasions.
Derry: July-Aug 2004 Nanny (live-out) for a family with children aged 8 and 13 in Northern Ireland.
Cooking Teacher/Kitchen Hand
Sept 2008-Jan 2009, KitchenAssistant / Waitress + Housekeeper at a cookery school and a guest house in Northern Ireland.
July 2011 - Aug 2011 Cooking Teacher at a cookery school, teaching children to cook for the summer. Supervised, guided and taught children how to prepare and make a range of dishes.
Summer Camp:
Camp Thunderbird + Camp Tockwogh
Maryland, USA: May 2009- Aug 2009 Equestrian Director Devised daily/weekly teaching plan for campers staying 2 or 3 weeks at a time.
Prepared work area before camp began-including fun teaching methods, managed 8 horses and 2 accompanying staff, prepared for theme days + devised unique fun activities incorporated into learning, managed staff-helping boast moral, carried out team bonding exercises.
Minnesota, USA: June 2008-Aug 2008 HorsebackSpecialist at a resident children's Summer Camp in Minnesota USA. Taught lessons daily, cared for horses. Children stayed 4 weeks at a time.
Kindergarten/Pre-school and After School Care:
Oct 2006-June 2008 (Part-time) ProjectWorker Set up + provide Playgroup service in different communities for children aged 0-4 years, while the mothers did a study course. Helped provide after-school care for children from main-stream and special needs schools, aged 5-15 years. Provided Respite care for special needs children + family's from age 5-18 years. An After Schools Club and Pre-school provider in Liverpool. This was situated in a Family Resource Centre.
Care
July 2007
Volunteered in Budimex Children's Hospital, Romania. Helped care for orphans and help deliver donations to families/children staying in the hospital. Fund raised for Sick Children of Budimex hospital.
Sept-Aug 2003-2005
Care Assistant (Full+Part-Time)at a private nursing home providing personal care to residents.
Abracadabra Childcare Services
Solecharge Nanny/After School Carer
Caring for children ranging in age from newborn to teenage years where activities and duties have included getting the children up and ready for school in the mornings, ensuring they have everything they need for the day at school, packing school bags, morning tea and lunches, organising daily outings, full-time care during school holidays, attending after school activities, preparing evening meals, assisting with homework and projects and all associated household duties.
Dec 2011- June 2012
Au-Pair/Nanny- Live In/Out: Australia(NSW)
aring for two school children.
Sept 2011 for a family assisting mother with twin toddlers.
Dublin: Feb 2010 – MAY 2011, assisting family with two young girls, also DailyCook in a child care centre (for 20 children), Childcare Assistant and Montessori Teacher.
Belfast: Oct 2009 – DEC 2009, assisting the mother with twin infants and a toddler. Gained practical knowledge & experience of Gina Ford's routines.
Manchester: September 2006-2009 (Part-time) Nanny for a couple with first child, travelled with parents and 6 month old child on several occasions.
Derry: July-Aug 2004 Nanny (live-out) for a family with children aged 8 and 13 in Northern Ireland.
Cooking Teacher/Kitchen Hand
Sept 2008-Jan 2009, KitchenAssistant / Waitress + Housekeeper at a cookery school and a guest house in Northern Ireland.
July 2011 - Aug 2011 Cooking Teacher at a cookery school, teaching children to cook for the summer. Supervised, guided and taught children how to prepare and make a range of dishes.
Summer Camp:
Camp Thunderbird + Camp Tockwogh
Maryland, USA: May 2009- Aug 2009 Equestrian Director Devised daily/weekly teaching plan for campers staying 2 or 3 weeks at a time.
Prepared work area before camp began-including fun teaching methods, managed 8 horses and 2 accompanying staff, prepared for theme days + devised unique fun activities incorporated into learning, managed staff-helping boast moral, carried out team bonding exercises.
Minnesota, USA: June 2008-Aug 2008 HorsebackSpecialist at a resident children's Summer Camp in Minnesota USA. Taught lessons daily, cared for horses. Children stayed 4 weeks at a time.
Kindergarten/Pre-school and After School Care:
Oct 2006-June 2008 (Part-time) ProjectWorker Set up + provide Playgroup service in different communities for children aged 0-4 years, while the mothers did a study course. Helped provide after-school care for children from main-stream and special needs schools, aged 5-15 years. Provided Respite care for special needs children + family's from age 5-18 years. An After Schools Club and Pre-school provider in Liverpool. This was situated in a Family Resource Centre.
Care
July 2007
Volunteered in Budimex Children's Hospital, Romania. Helped care for orphans and help deliver donations to families/children staying in the hospital. Fund raised for Sick Children of Budimex hospital.
Sept-Aug 2003-2005
Care Assistant (Full+Part-Time)at a private nursing home providing personal care to residents.
Interests
I am an experienced au-pair and educator with a keen interest in child care and child
education. I have 7 years experience in the childcare sector. I have experience working with children from 0-5 years and 5-18 years, including special needs. I have recently completed FETAC Level 6 Award in Montessori Teaching. I have excellent organisational and communication skills along with creative flair and a positive pro-active attitude. I can be adaptable and flexible. I have valid First Aid Certificate and driving license. I am from Northern Ireland and I have a current working/travel visa for Australia valid for a year.
education. I have 7 years experience in the childcare sector. I have experience working with children from 0-5 years and 5-18 years, including special needs. I have recently completed FETAC Level 6 Award in Montessori Teaching. I have excellent organisational and communication skills along with creative flair and a positive pro-active attitude. I can be adaptable and flexible. I have valid First Aid Certificate and driving license. I am from Northern Ireland and I have a current working/travel visa for Australia valid for a year.
Education & Qualifications
Limavady Grammar School, Northern Ireland :September 1997 - June 2003
GCSEs: French [B] Maths [C] Technology [C] Business Studies [C] Science [B] English Language [B] Art [B]
AS Levels: ICT [E] Art [D]
Limavady College of Higher and Further Education, Northern Ireland : September 2003 – June 2005
GCE A Level: Health + Social Care With Applied Science Topics: Promoting Positive Care (Every Child Matters, Child Protection), Communication in Care Settings, Child Development , Monitoring the Activity of the Human Body.
Progressive College, South Dublin, Ireland: October 2010-May 2011 - FETAC Level 6 Montessori Teaching – Eqivilant To- Certificate III in Children Services
GCSEs: French [B] Maths [C] Technology [C] Business Studies [C] Science [B] English Language [B] Art [B]
AS Levels: ICT [E] Art [D]
Limavady College of Higher and Further Education, Northern Ireland : September 2003 – June 2005
GCE A Level: Health + Social Care With Applied Science Topics: Promoting Positive Care (Every Child Matters, Child Protection), Communication in Care Settings, Child Development , Monitoring the Activity of the Human Body.
Progressive College, South Dublin, Ireland: October 2010-May 2011 - FETAC Level 6 Montessori Teaching – Eqivilant To- Certificate III in Children Services
Other Courses
Skills
Experienced teaching Montessori curriculum, understand and demonstrated commitment on Children Act 2004+EYFS (uk) and 'Every Child Matters'. Experienced and more than capable of working without supervision, experienced in documenting information in a professional manner whilst considering confidentiality. Child Care Centre development, organisation and facilitation. Management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to observe, plan and implement daily/weekly planing. Experience of working with early years, special needs children and older adults. Experience in Art+Crafts, Horse Riding and Cooking. Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering. First Aid training.
Experienced teaching Montessori curriculum, understand and demonstrated commitment on Children Act 2004+EYFS (uk) and 'Every Child Matters'. Experienced and more than capable of working without supervision, experienced in documenting information in a professional manner whilst considering confidentiality. Child Care Centre development, organisation and facilitation. Management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to observe, plan and implement daily/weekly planing. Experience of working with early years, special needs children and older adults. Experience in Art+Crafts, Horse Riding and Cooking. Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering. First Aid training.
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