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Janine Dommershuizen

Edinburgh,Midlothian

Summary

Focused childcare worker accustomed to offering caring and welcoming presence in youth-centred environments. Applies knowledge of early childhood development to sustain consistent support for individual children. Skilled in behaviour redirection and positive reinforcement. Cares about children's wellbeing and preparing each for formal schooling. Trained in first aid and knowledgeable about common childhood injuries and illnesses.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Carer

Owen Plimer
Danderhall, Midlothian
01.2023 - Current


  • client is a 13 year old boy he uses full body hoist and needs 24 hour care and this consists of..
  • assisting client with all personal care needs ie showers washing dressing oral care and getting client to get ready for school
  • assisting Client with breakfast, medication and making sure he has everything he needs for his day ie peg feed and change of clothes.
  • as client is non verbal and non mobile I assist with making sure he has daily walks for fresh air during the day when not at school. Also assist with bed rest as this crucial for clients needs.
  • Bedtime routine consist of washing, oral care, connecting peg feed for over night feed, night time medication and changing into Pj’s. Making sure client is as comfortable as possible Over night.
  • other daily activities include giving client sensory stimulation ie music, lights, bubbles. socialising and communicating with client this is very beneficial for him.


Practitioner/play worker

Danderhall after school club
Danderhall, Midlothian
03.2012 - Current
  • Design range of fun and engaging activities including group games, excursions and arts and crafts, specifically tailored to needs and interests of children.
  • Scheduled array of events complementary to school curriculum and children's development needs for [Number] children.
  • Built positive rapport with service users with various additional needs and disabilities including autism, behavioural, learning and emotional difficulties.
  • Prepared safe and nutritional snacks and promoted good manners at meal times.
  • Worked to cultivate safe and supportive environment for children to relax, play, social or do their homework.
  • Established and maintained dynamic and stimulating routine to manage children's expectations and minimise behavioural issues.
  • Supported delivery of challenging and engaging programme of activities for [Number] children and young people aged [Number] to [Number].

Education

SVQ Level 3 - Playworker

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh’s Telford College)
Edinburgh
07/2014 - 07/2016

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Communication

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh’s Telford College)
Edinburgh
06/2005 - 06/2007

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Numeracy

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh’s Telford College)
Edinburgh
06/2005 - 06/2007

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Information and communication technology

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh’s Telford College)
Edinburgh
06/2005 - 06/2007

Skills

  • Mobility assistance
  • Meal assistance
  • First aid training
  • Well-organised
  • Trustworthy and reliable
  • Progress reporting
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Care management
  • Disability care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal care
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Social care
  • Medication administration
  • Activity scheduling
  • Breakfast club management
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Safeguarding policies
  • Incident reporting
  • Food hygiene
  • Playground inspection
  • Play equipment maintenance
  • Cognitive development
  • Playground risk assessment
  • Meal schedule development
  • Allergy awareness

Timeline

Carer

Owen Plimer
01.2023 - Current

Practitioner/play worker

Danderhall after school club
03.2012 - Current

SVQ Level 3 - Playworker

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh’s Telford College)
07/2014 - 07/2016

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Communication

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh’s Telford College)
06/2005 - 06/2007

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Numeracy

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh’s Telford College)
06/2005 - 06/2007

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Information and communication technology

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh’s Telford College)
06/2005 - 06/2007

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