Geraldine McDonald
Dungannon,Tyrone
Summary
Caring and compassionate Childcare Assistant dedicated to the wellbeing and development of children. Building positive relationships with children through learning and play to instil a feeling of continued safety and happiness. With background in overseeing learning development, parent communication and activity planning. Coordinates age-appropriate activities to enhance learning experience. Generates positive relationships with parents to support children. Set up and heip run Additional needs play my way group
I have volunteered with Victim Support from 2002 to 2008.
I also help with Children's Sunday Literature in Mullinahoe Parish Chapel
I believe from my experiences and abililites i have a lot to offer any potential employer. Through my pervious jobs i have proved to be conscientious, honest and reliable employee with good interpersonal skills who enjoys cooking, gardening , music and eating out.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Childcare Assistant
G-old surestart
Cookstown, Mid Ulster
10.2011 - Current
- Communicated daily observations
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Discussed behavioural issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development.
- Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuit.
- Offered tailored assistance to children with special needs, determining inclusive learning opportunities.
Children and Families Support Worker
Causeway and mid-Ulster women!s
Cookstown, Mid Ulster
02.2015 - 01.2019
- Supported young children through helping hands
- to inform and empower children and young people to make healthy choices
Childcare Assistant
Surestart Dungannon
Dungannon, Tyrone
02.2010 - 06.2011
- Communicated daily observations with guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Offered tailored assistance to children with special needs, determining inclusive learning opportunities.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
Classroom Assistant
Windmill Integrated Nursery School
Dungannon, Tyrone
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Mentored students by modelling exemplary behaviour and standards.
- Encouraged student interaction in group activities, maintaining sensitivity to various special needs requirements.
- Ensured individual pupils and groups received additional required support, appropriate to developmental needs.
Fall's Bar
John McOscar
Coalisland, Mid Ulster
05.1998 - 10.2009
- Attended tables regularly to check customer needs were met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.
- Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
- Provided efficient food and drinks service .
- Prepare drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
- Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
- Provided efficient food and drinks service for high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
- Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
- Greeted customers by name, remembering drinks selections and special requests to provide attentive, personalised service.
Bar Waitress
Glenavon House Hotel
Cookstown, Mid Ulster
09.1996 - 12.1998
- Serve Drinks
- Add up Till
Packer, Stitcher, First aid, Quality Audit
Daintyfyte
Cookstown, Mid Ulster
12.1984 - 04.1998
Education
6 CSE s grades 1 and 2 RSA stage 2 Maths -
Our Lady's Secondary
Cookstown, Mid UlsterNVQ Level 2 - Childcare
Ruttledge
Magherafelt, Mid Ulster 01.2009 - 10.2010
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare
South West College
Dungannon 09.2010 - /2011
9 credits at level three - Women's Aid New Worker Training
Women's Aid
Causeway and MidUlster women's aidCookstownSkills
- Behaviour management
- Lesson and activity planning
- Inclusive learning techniques
- Childhood development reporting
- Meal preparation
- Medication assistance
- 1 to 1 support worker
- additional needs training
- Solilhull Approch training
- ACEs training
- Speach and Language training
Timeline
Children and Families Support Worker
Causeway and mid-Ulster women!s
02.2015 - 01.2019
Childcare Assistant
G-old surestart
10.2011 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare
South West College
09.2010 - /2011
Childcare Assistant
Surestart Dungannon
02.2010 - 06.2011
Classroom Assistant
Windmill Integrated Nursery School
09.2009 - 06.2010
NVQ Level 2 - Childcare
Ruttledge
01.2009 - 10.2010
Fall's Bar
John McOscar
05.1998 - 10.2009
Bar Waitress
Glenavon House Hotel
09.1996 - 12.1998
Packer, Stitcher, First aid, Quality Audit
Daintyfyte
12.1984 - 04.1998
6 CSE s grades 1 and 2 RSA stage 2 Maths -
Our Lady's Secondary
9 credits at level three - Women's Aid New Worker Training
Women's Aid
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