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Caroline O'sullivan

Northampton,Northamptonshire

Summary

Compassionate Nursery Nurse with [Number] years of experience promoting learning through play for positive child development. Working diligently to ensure continued child safeguarding in a secure and happy environment. NVQ Level 2 and SEN Level 3 qualified.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Owls nest Nursery

Katie and Bex
Northampton, Northamptonshire
03.2023 - Current
  • Cared for emotional and social support needs to provide holistic care.
  • Passionately promoted learning through play for optimum child development.
  • Encouraged children to share and communicate with peers to boost social development.
  • Facilitated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning and play.
  • Closely monitored child wellbeing, regularly updating parents to assure continued safety and security.
  • Supported children to identify and manage their feelings and behaviours.
  • Wrote up regular activity and observations reports, monitoring children's progress and development.
  • Worked with large team to complete daily tasks to schedule.
  • Supervised indoor and outdoor play, providing first aid as necessary.
  • Regularly utilised multi-tasking expertise to ensure multiple children's needs were effectively met.
  • Maintained welcoming, age-appropriate classroom environment.
  • Planned and led engaging activities for small groups of young children.
  • Demonstrated awareness of children's cultural background, disabilities and medical histories.
  • Maintained consistently safe environments through diligent risk management in line with nursery guidelines.
  • Safeguarded and protected welfare of young children.
  • Followed nursery guidelines to address negative behaviours.
  • Provided kind, encouraging environments for children to learn and explore, aiding educational and social development.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with parents, carers and nursery staff.
  • Prepared nutritional snacks to cater to individual dietary needs.

Cleaner

Brightwise cleaning limited
Northampton, Northamptonshire
07.2016 - 09.2022
  • Used vacuum cleaners and associated accessories to clean various floor surfaces to customer specifications.
  • Dusted countertops, ceilings and furniture for pristine environment.
  • Worked quickly to complete cleaning within allotted timeframes.
  • Ensured proper, compliant handling of cleaning equipment, chemicals and materials, upholding excellent safety records.
  • Scrubbed and sanitised toilets, sinks and kitchen fixtures for high quality finish.
  • Safely stored cleaning solutions, equipment and chemicals.
  • Restocked, refreshed and sanitised bathroom facilities.
  • Emptied and cleaned trash cans following procedures.
  • Correctly used colour-coded equipment.
  • Spot cleaned and sanitised high-touch areas.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines to properly dispose of waste and toxic materials.
  • Cleaned and dried windows, mirrors and glass surfaces.
  • Monitored cleaning supplies and ordered more when necessary.
  • Achieved spotless results within working timeframes to meet client needs.
  • Followed health and safety standards governing correct use of chemicals.
  • Cleaned surfaces to preserve professional standards and minimise infection risks.
  • Coordinated and performed [Number] cleaning jobs per day.
  • Conducted thorough venue inspections to accurately identify cleaning needs.
  • Used correct procedures to clean floors, communal areas and work spaces.
  • Handled after-hours cleaning for professional office spaces, replenishing supplies, servicing bathrooms and resetting spaces.
  • Sanitised communal touchpoints for optimum worker and visitor health and wellness.
  • Wiped down fixtures to remove built-up dust and maintain appearance.
  • Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped hard floors.
  • Developed outstanding stain removal, spot cleaning and deep cleaning techniques to meet evolving customer demands.
  • Kept floors clean with regular sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.

Nursery practitioner

Mrs Brown
Northampton, Northamptonshire
03.2004 - 03.2006
  • Oversaw key group of children and kept detailed progress observations.
  • Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
  • Applied paediatric first aid and managed incidents with calm and composure.
  • Kept accurate learning journey records, sharing updates with parents and carers for cohesive childcare.
  • Submitted written reports to parents detailing progress and development of children.
  • Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
  • Encouraged physical fitness and wellbeing through outdoor activities.
  • Attended regular training opportunities to expand professional knowledge and further career progression.
  • Created stimulating learning environments to motivate educational engagement and development.
  • Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
  • Handled nappy changes and baby feeding while keeping detailed log sheets.
  • Boosted literacy and numeracy attainment using innovative games and exercises.
  • Supervised and supported children during meal times with strict attention to detail to mitigate risks.
  • Designed educational activities for young children in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
  • Promoted emotional and social development of children, encouraging learning through play and sensory activities.
  • Raised safeguarding concerns with senior staff to maintain positive child security and wellbeing.
  • Planned creative activities to motivate and inspire children.
  • Managed misbehaviour using proven strategies and methodologies.
  • Reported children's development and progress to parents and caregivers.
  • Safeguarded children appropriately to meet legal requirements.

Education

level 3 sen - special educational needs

online
Northampton, Northamptonshire
09.2023 - 09.2023

NVQ Level 2 - safeguarding

safeguarding children
Northampton, Northamptonshire
03.2023 - 03.2023

pass - prevent

prevent
Northampton, Northamptonshire
05.2023 - 05.2023

NVQ Level 2 - food hygiene

food hygiene
Northampton, Northamptonshire
04.2023 - 04.2023

first aid - pediatrics's

first aid
Northampton, Northamptonshire
06.2023 - 06.2023

NVQ Level 2 -

childcare eyfs
Northampton, Northamptonshire
03.2004 - 03.2006

NVQ Level 3 - childcare

eyfs level 3
10.2023 -

Skills

  • Paediatric first aid
  • Hygiene support
  • Curriculum planning support
  • EYlog system proficiency
  • Child development
  • Parental involvement
  • Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge
  • Playground supervision
  • Child progress evaluation
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Meal preparation
  • Curriculum knowledge
  • Hygiene control
  • Dedicated hard-worker
  • Special needs assistance
  • DBS checked
  • Compassionate childcare
  • Childhood development reporting
  • Behaviour management
  • Diligent supervision
  • Lesson and activity planning
  • Team player
  • Inclusive learning techniques
  • Parent and caregiver relations
  • Outstanding communication
  • Medication assistance

Timeline

NVQ Level 3 - childcare

eyfs level 3
10.2023 -

level 3 sen - special educational needs

online
09.2023 - 09.2023

first aid - pediatrics's

first aid
06.2023 - 06.2023

pass - prevent

prevent
05.2023 - 05.2023

NVQ Level 2 - food hygiene

food hygiene
04.2023 - 04.2023

Owls nest Nursery

Katie and Bex
03.2023 - Current

NVQ Level 2 - safeguarding

safeguarding children
03.2023 - 03.2023

Cleaner

Brightwise cleaning limited
07.2016 - 09.2022

Nursery practitioner

Mrs Brown
03.2004 - 03.2006

NVQ Level 2 -

childcare eyfs
03.2004 - 03.2006

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