Katrina Morris
Coventry,West Midlands
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in child development and curriculum planning, ensuring health and safety through meticulous record keeping and first aid administration. Demonstrates strong skills in behaviour management, parent communication, and confidentiality maintenance, fostering a secure and nurturing environment for children. Committed to hygiene compliance and child supervision, while excelling in customer service and deep cleaning. Adept at implementing safety protocols and planning engaging activities to support children's growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Eureka
2021.09 - 2026.02
- Provided children with positive, happy and supportive environments throughout playtime activities.
- Maintained positive relationships with parents.
- Maintained tidy work environment to practise safety and hygiene protocols.
- Ensured company policies, procedures and operational practices were followed.
- Participated in staff training sessions and professional development courses to stay updated on best practices in early years education.
- Maintained confidentiality of all sensitive information relating to children and their families, upholding professional standards and trust.
- Supported children with additional needs through tailored care plans, working closely with SENCOs to ensure inclusive education practices.
- Administered first aid and medication as required, following strict guidelines and procedures to maintain children's health and well-being.
- Maintained development and learning records of children to monitor progress and growth.
- Closely monitored children's behaviour and health, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
- Ensured children received high levels of care, support and stayed safe at all times by closing monitoring activities and operations.
Lunchtime Supervisor
Coventry City Council
2020.02 - 2021.08
- Responded kindly and attentively to children's needs, providing patient, caring support.
- Monitored child safety at all times throughout playtime activities, promptly intervening to address hazards.
- Reported child safeguarding concerns to senior staff for swift follow up and resolution.
- Assisted young children in cutting, portioning and preparing food when needed.
- Supervised dining room environments, encouraging safe, positive behaviour.
- Assisted with clearing tables, sweeping floors and stacking chairs after lunchtime.
- Communicated and implemented lunchtime rules clearly and appropriately to children of varying ages.
- Wiped down surfaces, cleaned cookware and sanitised utensils to meet health and safety standards.
- Quickly and calmly resolved student conflict, calling upon senior support from teachers if required.
- Provided diligent playground supervision, closely monitoring play to support student safety.
- Monitored lunchtime activities and supported order and seamless transitions between classes and lunchroom.
Shop Assistant
Morrisons
2014.05 - 2019.03
- Kept shelves neat, clean and organised through visual merchandising.
- Assisted customers in locating products, offering recommendations based on specific needs.
- Managed stock levels on the shop floor, restocking items to maintain optimal inventory.
- Managed cash and card payments, ensuring accurate handling of money and financial records.
- Processed transactions quickly and accurately, enhancing customer checkout experience.
- Offered friendly greetings and farewells, creating a welcoming environment for all patrons.
- Handled cash, credit card, and voucher payments, maintaining accurate financial records.
- Helped customers with specific item requests by answering questions and offering knowledgeable product advice.
- Maintained clean, tidy and organised checkout areas.
- Delivered exceptional service by engaging with customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
Support care worker
Midland Heart (poppy Court)
Coventry
2008.03 - 2014.04
- Improved hygiene standards by assisting clients with personal grooming needs like bathing and dressing up.
- Established supportive relationships with patients, fostering trust and communication.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients' comfort and safety.
- Offered emotional support during challenging times, facilitating better coping mechanisms.
- Enhanced patient comfort by promptly responding to requests or concerns.
- Calmly managed occasional outbursts or difficult behaviours from clients exhibiting excellent crisis management skills.
- Responded rapidly during emergencies ensuring timely medical intervention.
- Assisted clients with daily activities for improved quality of life.
- Facilitated social outings, promoting community integration and mental wellbeing.
- Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
- Administered oral medication as required in line with stringent drug control regulations.
- Worked closely with activity coordinators to communicate changing patient needs, optimising continued care and support.
- Updated first aid training to protect client welfare.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare
Coventry
GCSEs - Maths
Coventry
GCSEs - English
Coventry
Food Hygeine
2025.09 -
Skills
- Child development
- Curriculum planning
- Health and safety
- Record keeping
- First aid administration
- Behaviour management
- Parent communication
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Child supervision
- Hygiene compliance
- Customer service
- Deep cleaning
- Safety protocols
- Planning activities
Education
other,other,other
Timeline
Food Hygeine
2025.09 -
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Eureka
2021.09 - 2026.02
Lunchtime Supervisor
Coventry City Council
2020.02 - 2021.08
Shop Assistant
Morrisons
2014.05 - 2019.03
Support care worker
Midland Heart (poppy Court)
2008.03 - 2014.04
GCSEs - Maths
Coventry
GCSEs - English
Coventry
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare
Coventry