Joanne Astle
Crewe,Cheshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in compassionate care and support, specialising in personal hygiene and mobility assistance. Demonstrates a proactive attitude and emotional stability, ensuring respectful and supportive interactions with clients. Holds First Aid certification, enhancing the ability to provide immediate care when necessary. Skilled in record-keeping, maintaining accurate documentation to support client needs effectively. Career goals include advancing expertise in healthcare support services while continuing to deliver high-quality care with empathy and respect.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered childminder
Self Employed
Crewe, Cheshire East
2000.01 - Current
- Provided consistent daily routine establishing structure in the home setting.
- Supported toilet training efforts facilitating successful transition from nappies.
- Fostered a nurturing environment for children's emotional and social development.
- Managed dietary requirements for each child, leading to improved overall health.
- Delivered personalised care for infants including feeding changing nappies sleep scheduling.
- Conducted regular assessments of children's development, informing tailored care plans.
- Promoted good manners and personal hygiene among children instilling important life skills.
- Developed engaging activities for children's cognitive growth through play-based learning methods.
- Observed monitored recorded progress of each child providing valuable feedback to parents.
- Built and maintained transparent relationships with parents and caregivers to collaboratively resolve behavioural issues and facilitate cohesive care.
- Maintained records of children's daily activities, meals and medications administered.
- Helped children with personal hygiene needs and taught young children to independently complete care tasks.
- Disciplined children appropriately, upholding established rules of behaviour.
Nursery assistant
Bridge Farm Nursery
Crewe, Cheshire East
1998.10 - 1999.10
- Provided care for children, ensuring their well-being at all times.
- Created caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within nursery.
- Assisted teachers with daily routines, enhancing classroom flow and children's engagement.
- Supervised daily activities, lunch break and rest time to monitor schedule.
- Led arts and crafts activities, encouraging creativity and developing children's fine motor skills.
- Observed children's behaviours, providing important insights into their development stages.
- Collaborated with other nursery staff to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
- Built strong relationships with parents, improving insight into children's needs and fostering collaboration.
- Provided timely feedback on each child's progress during parent-teacher meetings improving transparency and trust.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
- Fed meals, changed nappies and assisted children to use the toilet.
Office junior
Todd Scales Ltd
Crewe, Cheshire East
1988.09 - 1996.09
- Managed reception area, offering warm welcome to visitors and clients.
- Handled incoming calls professionally, providing information or transferring as directed.
- Greeted customers promptly and professionally, providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Assisted in scheduling meetings for streamlined workflow.
- Performed general clerical duties such as sorting mail, thus boosting operational efficiency.
- Alleviated workload from seniors via active involvement in administrative duties.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports and presentations for senior management.
- Conducted research for various projects using internet and other resources.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, enhancing trust within the team.
- Delivered reliable support for smooth office operation by maintaining clean and tidy workspace.
- Demonstrated adaptability through diverse task completion on a daily basis.
- Facilitated a good working atmosphere with polite communication between staff members.
- Kept files organised and up-to-date for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Managed customer orders and invoices to reduce financial discrepancies.
- Completed errands outside office when required supporting overall functioning.
Education
Business & Finance -
BTEC
Crewe, Cheshire East 1989.07 -
GCSEs -
Sandbach High School
Sandbach, Cheshire East 1983.09 - 1988.07
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Care and Education
Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education
Crewe, Cheshire East 2003.01 -
Skills
- Child safety awareness
- Child development strategies
- Age-appropriate activities
- First Aid certification
- Hygiene assistance
- Record-keeping
- Proactive attitude
- Tolerance to stress
- Emotional resilience
- Supportive nature
- Respectful demeanour
- Compassionate care
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - Early Years Care and Education
Council for Awards in Children's Care and Education
2003.01 -
Registered childminder
Self Employed
2000.01 - Current
Nursery assistant
Bridge Farm Nursery
1998.10 - 1999.10
Business & Finance -
BTEC
1989.07 -
Office junior
Todd Scales Ltd
1988.09 - 1996.09
GCSEs -
Sandbach High School
1983.09 - 1988.07