Ciabha Laverty
Ballymena,Antrim
Summary
I am a caring, hardworking and reliable individual with experience working with children of different ages in nursery, youth club and babysitting settings. I am passionate about supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing and enjoy creating a safe, fun and positive environment. I am organised, responsible and confident working both independently and as part of a team. I am eager to continue developing my skills and gaining further experience within working with children.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Club Leader
Loughgiel Millennium Centre
Ballymena, Antrim
09.2024 - Current
- Sets up activities, games, or group sessions.
- Supervises young people and keeps everyone safe.
- Encourages teamwork and participation.
- Helps young people with questions or problems.
- Makes sure rules and behaviour expectations are followed.
- Tidy and prepare the room after each session.
- Communicate with parents/carers and staff each night.
- Reports any concerns about a young person to the leader in charge.
- Helps create a fun, friendly, and supportive environment.
Babysitter
Ballymena, Antrim
01.2022 - Current
- Cared for children aged 3 weeks to 14 years, ensuring their wellbeing and safety.
- Supervised children overnight and for extended periods, maintaining a safe and secure environment.
- Prepared and served meals and snacks.
- Organised age-appropriate games and structured activities each day.
- Helped with homework and reading when children needed support.
- Supervised children closely to keep them safe throughout evenings.
- Assisted with baths, pyjamas, and bedtime routines.
- Comforted upset children and supported calm, settled behaviour.
- Kept toys and activity areas reasonably tidy and clear.
- Followed parents’ instructions and household rules for the household.
- Updated parents and carers on how each evening went.
Nursery Assistant
Nellie's daycare
Ballymena, Antrim
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Supported children aged 6 months to 11 years daily in daycare routines.
- Followed safeguarding policies to keep children and staff healthy and safe.
- Observed children’s interactions and prompted sharing and cooperation in calm settings.
- Protected children through supervision and secure routines at all times.
- Assisted personal care routines to build early independence and self-care skills.
- Monitored sen progress and recorded updates for teachers and parents.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily target outcomes.
- Encouraged health safety and good behaviour to enhance children’s wellbeing.
- Accompanied and supervised children on trips out of the daycare.
- Assisted staff with class behaviour using positive reinforcement and rewards schemes.
- Assisted staff in preparing and organising activities prior to sessions.
Education
Cross and Passion College
Ballycastle Skills
- Working with children
- Hardworking
- Creative skills
- Organisational skills
- Child supervision
- Safeguarding
- Trustworthy
- First aid and CPR knowledge
- Behaviour management
- Problem solving
- Parent communication skills
- Communication skills
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Enthusiastic
- Experience working with children with all abilities
Though my experiences working in a daycare i have training in,
- First aid Awareness
- Fire Extinguisher use
- Fire safety awareness and warden duties
- Health and safety awareness
- Behaviour management in education
- Managing infection in the workplace
- Infection prevention and control
- Rick assessment
- Managing Stress at work for employers in education
- Manual handling awareness
- Handling violence and aggression
Hobbies and interests
Kilraughts Young Farmers,
I enjoy being a member of Kilraughts Young Farmers Club, I get to take part in activities, community and charity events. It has helped me develop my communication and teamwork skills while meeting new people.
Timeline
Nursery Assistant
Nellie's daycare
05.2026 - 08.2026
Youth Club Leader
Loughgiel Millennium Centre
09.2024 - Current
Babysitter
01.2022 - Current
Cross and Passion College