Child Care Educator

Chameesha Chishali Nikagahage

Address: Unit ** / 105 Mountain Highway, Wantirna Vic 3152

Tel: 045*-***-***

Email: ***********@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To secure a challenging role as an Early Childhood Educator where my experience and qualifications can further my opportunities. To approach each day with energy and enthusiasm, knowing every effort is made to ensure the highest standard of child care, support and safety in line with the centres requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

2017 AUSTRALIAN FIRST AID

HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

HLTAID004 Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting

2016 HOLMESGLEN INSTITUTE

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

2016 HOLMESGLEN INSTITUTE

HLTAID004 Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting

2015 HOLMESGLEN INSTITUTE

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

BACKGROUND CHECKS

Working With Children Check (Expiry: 07/03/2021)

National Police Clearance Certificate

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Early Childhood Educator DEAKIN & COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTRE

March 2016 – Current

Provide care to children from 3 months to 5 years of age in all rooms at the centre

Plan activities using a variety of materials and equipment to develop good coordination, social skills, creativity, self-expression and an interest in learning

Promote language development and self-confidence through storytelling, drama, music and discussions

Assist with the organisation of incursions/excursions including child supervision on the day of the event

Attend staff meetings and participate in ongoing training and development

Encourage children to question and explore the world in which they live

Observe children to evaluate and record their progress and to detect signs of developmental disorders, ill health or emotional disturbance

Work with guidance officers, speech pathologists and psychologists to assist children with special needs

Help integrate children with special needs into mainstream classes

Promote health and safety concepts and social interaction with other children

Promote awareness and appreciation of diversity in multicultural societies

Attend to sick children and those in need of first aid assistance

Maintain and update incident and accident reports

Comfort children who are hurt or distressed

Assist children with their toileting and personal hygiene

Discuss aspects of children's development with parents and other educators

Discuss the aims and objectives of the education programme with parents

Participate in community activities and parent/staff committees

Supervise and work with student educators during their placements

Adhere to occupational health and safety policies and procedures

PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE

Kindergarten Placement GLEN WAVERLEY SOUTH PRESCHOOL

1st August 2016 – 1st September 2016

Infant Placement DEAKIN & COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTRE

1st March 2016 – 18th March 2016

Toddler Placement GARDIAN CHILDCARE & EARLY LEARNING CENTRE – BENTLEIGH EAST

7th September 2015 – 18th September 2015

REFEREES

Sally Young

Co-ordinator

Deakin & Community Childcare

Ph (03) 9888 0202

Sheridan Corke

Deputy Co-ordinator

Deakin & Community Childcare

Ph (03) 9888 0202

Simida Coupinho

Toddler Room Leader

Deakin & Community Childcare

Ph (03) 9888 0202

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