Leanne Hutchins
Berkhamsted,Hertfordshire
Summary
Warm, reliable and nurturing childcare professional with several years experience supporting families in nanny roles. I have strong understanding of routines. Age appropriate activities, and supporting children's emotional and social development.
im not looking into moving into a nursery setting whe I can work as part of team and process on completing my nvq level 2 in childcare.
i currently have safeguarding, food hygiene, paramedic first aid trained.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Private nanny\ home helper
Emily
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
01.2024 - Current
- Administered first aid treatments when necessary, prioritising child safety at all time
- preparing healthy meals , snacks.
- school,nursery and afterschool pick ups
- Established positive relationships with parents
- organising days out & playdates
- supporting home learning
- Managing behaviour and manners
- Comforted children during stressful events ensuring emotional well-being.
- Encouraged children's creativity through imaginative play
- Assumed total responsibility of home during parents' absence demonstrating trustworthiness.
- Discussed progress and behaviour with parents regularly maintaining open lines of communication.
- Supervised children's play at home and in external settings, ensuring their physical safety at all times
- Managed laundry process, washing, drying, folding clothes; keeping wardrobe tidy.
- Cooked healthy and delicious meals
- Organised cupboards and wardrobes
- Swept and vacuumed floors, hallways and stairwells, keeping public areas immaculately well-presented.
- ensuring children's uniform is clean and ready for the next day.
Private nanny/ housekeeper
Jamie
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
12.2021 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of children's areas for a healthy living environment.
- school drop off and pick ups
- Handled emergencies efficiently under pressure-prioritising child safety above all else.
- Supported childhood development with educational games and outdoor activities.
- Provided first aid treatment to minor injuries, ensuring quick recovery.
- Managed children's schedules to ensure timely attendance at school and extracurricular activities.
- Assisted children with personal hygiene tasks for improved health and cleanliness standards.
- Assisted with homework
- Managed laundry process, washing, drying, folding clothes; keeping wardrobe tidy.
- Made beds daily to ensure a neat bedroom area.
- Cleaned kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms thoroughly
- encouraging independence with hygiene and changing
- toilet training support
- working closely with parents to support children's needs
Play worker
Jousters childcare
Harpenden, Hertfordshire
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintained safe and secure environment for children through vigilant monitoring of playground activities.
- Prepared nutritious snacks for healthy eating habits and manners
- Supervised outdoor playtimes ensuring safety at all times.
- Encouraged positive behaviour amongst the children
- Handled any behavioural issues calmly implementing suitable disciplinary measures when necessary.
- Assisted in planning engaging educational activities that promoted learning whilst having fun.
- Organised group games and crafts which led to increased social interaction among the students.
- Adhered to policies and procedures and legislative requirements relating to child care.
Housekeeper/nanny
Anna warner-McLaughlin
Amersham, Buckinghamshire
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted in organising social events at home
- Created welcoming atmosphere with regular dusting and hovering of rooms.
- Run errands as needed
- Shopped for groceries regularly, ensuring sufficient food supplies at home.
- Prepared children's meals for healthier eating habits.
- Managed laundry process, washing, drying, folding clothes; keeping wardrobe tidy.
- Organised cupboards and wardrobes
- Promoted safety through checking household appliances to prevent potential hazards.
- Built trusted relationships with clients to achieve outstanding customer loyalty.
- Received visitors, answered telephone calls and coordinated special services for busy owners.
- Taught basic life skills such as personal hygiene and dressing independently.
- Organised creative arts and crafts projects for development of fine motor skills.
- Managed behavioural issues sensitively
- Maintained a safe and healthy environment for children
Education
GCSEs -
Kings Langley school
Hertfordshire 05/2008 - 09/2013
Skills
- Childcare & routine management
- safeguarding awareness & commitment to child safety
- First aid trained
- strong commutation & relationship building skills
- calm, patient and nurturing approach
- Reliable , punctual and highly organised
- communicating with parents & staff
- Child development understanding
- Strong initiative
References
References available upon request.