Nikki T @ Abracadabra
Babysitter/In Home Carer/Nanny affiliated with Abracadabra Childcare Services
About Nikki T @ Abracadabra
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Nikki T @ is a Babysitter/In Home Carer/Nanny, with 10 years experience caring for children from any age. Nikki T @ is represented by Abracadabra Childcare Services child care agency.
- Carer Rates (+ Agency Booking fee $33.00)
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Please note: If bookings are received within 48 hours of commencement of the assignment or made after hours then the booking fee will be $40 (+GST).
- 25.00 per hour
- QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Australian Nanny Association Member
- Child Care Qualifications - Cert III+
- Drivers Licence
- First Aid Certification / CPR
- Lactation Consultant
- LifeSaving Certificate / Austswim
- Mature Aged Carer
- Non-smoker
- Nursing experience
- Own transport
- Public Liability Insurance
- Special needs care experience
- Teaching Experience
- Character references on file
- Permanent Resident
- Police check / Working with Children check
- Temporary Resident
- Written references on file
Education and other courses
2004 to 2009: Ravenswood High School, Sydney NSW
Higher School Certificate
School Leadership Prefect
Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
Other Certifications: St Johns First Aid
Responsible Service of Alcohol
Australian Barista School
2008 - Responsible Service of Alcohol
2007 - Leadership/Development program
Youth, Water & Stone (Train the Trainer)
2009 - Certificate Three in Business Administration
2009 - Seniors First Aid
Other courses
Career Objective:
I have a genuine love for working with children and it is my chosen career path. I have a strong background in caring for infants and school age children both locally here in Australia and in the UK where I worked at a Boarding School. I make ensuring the wellbeing and comfort of those I am responsible for my highest priority. I am eager to further develop my in-home caring skills in a non-pediatric environment.
Personal Qualities:
Honest, caring, thoughtful, personable, considerate, empathetic, nurturing, confident, level headed in high stress situations, hardworking, self motivated, reliable, enthusiastic, highly organised, and very responsible.
Employment
July 2014 – Current
Abracadabra Childcare Services
Sydney NSW
Permanent, part-time nanny for two families with children ranging from 18 months to 4 years. General duties include feeding, bathing, and clothing the children as well as general upkeep of the household such as laundry and ironing. I am also responsible for developing literacy, numeracy and social skills. One child also suffers from a medical condition requiring special needs, whereby I am responsible for her prescription medication as well as monitoring and dressing affected dermatological areas as required.
Feb 2008 – Present
Sole Charge Nanny
Inner West, Sydney
During this time I have worked for various families who have referred me on to their families and friends. This is now on a very regular basis as I have a strong network of families who I have built a very special bond with however I have recently moved to the Northen Beaches and I am looking to secure a permanent part time job with the one family.
I have experience working with all age groups ranging from 3 months to teenage years, I have been responsible for scheduling and organising daily activities which are age appropriate to the children in my care. I am very creative and love art and crafts, stories and reading time and stimulating play and games. I actively involve myself with the children by engaging with them on all levels and understanding each individuals childs needs. I am willing to undertake light household duties when required and am able to fit in with and adapt to the families and needs and requirements.
Jan 2010 – June 2010
The Dragon School, Oxford UK
Full-time boarding school mistress for boys aged of 10-13.
During this time I was responsible for developing literacy, numeracy and social skills of the children, general nursing duties such as ensuring appropriate medications were taken and tending to non-critical wounds, as well as tending to the mental health of students. Duties included junior school and parent relations.
June 2009 – Dec 2009
Lady Gowrie Nursing Home
Sydney NSW
As part of my HSC I undertook work experience spending one day a week caring for the elderly.
Dec 2014 – present
ESP Healthcare, Sydney NSW
Permanent part-time home carer for the aged and disabled. General duties include personal care, medication assistance, meal preparation, housekeeping, shopping and transporting clients.
Feb 2013 – June 2014
Double Roasters, Sydney NSW
Casual waitress responsible for customer service and cash handling.
July 2012 – Jan 2013
Table Spoon, Sydney NSW
Casual waitress responsible for customer service and cash handling.
Nov 2010 – Dec 2011
Fink Chocolate Café,
Sydney NSW
Casual waitress responsible for customer service and cash handling.
Interests
Education & Qualifications
- Australian Nanny Association Member
- Child Care Qualifications - Cert III+
- Drivers Licence
- First Aid Certification / CPR
- Lactation Consultant
- LifeSaving Certificate / Austswim
- Mature Aged Carer
- Non-smoker
- Nursing experience
- Own transport
- Public Liability Insurance
- Special needs care experience
- Teaching Experience
Screening & Background Checks
- Character references on file
- Permanent Resident
- Police check / Working with Children check
- Temporary Resident
- Written references on file
General Duties
- Babysitting nights/weekends
- Bathing of children
- Cleaning of children's area(s)
- Cleaning of family area(s)
- General Errands (Shopping etc)
- Laundry - Children only
- Laundry - Family
- Live in Accommodation
- Participation in family outings
- Participation in family vacations
- Pets
- Plan & participate in childrens outings
- Preparation of Meals/Snacks - Children
- Preparation of Meals/Snacks - Family
- Special Diets
Activities to undertake with the Children
- Art
- Computers
- Cooking
- Drama & Dance
- Exercise
- Free Play
- Language development
- Music
- Outside play
- Planning of children's outings
- Science
- Stories & Reading