Lira Marina Machado
Chelmsford,Essex
Summary
Hi! I’m a dedicated and compassionate caregiver who creates a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for every child. I have experience supporting children with diverse needs, including autism spectrum disorders and Down syndrome.
I enjoy planning engaging activities suited to each child’s abilities and can assist with daily routines, hygiene support, and special dietary requirements.
I believe patience, kindness, and clear communication are key. My goal is to help children feel comfortable, included, and supported while giving families confidence that their child is in safe and caring hands.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Special needs nanny
Hightower
Chelmsford, Essex
2025.11 - Current
- Initiated creative learning activities for improved cognitive development.
- Created calming environments during stressful situations which resulted in reduced anxiety levels.
- Ensured safety during outings and playdates, reducing potential risks.
- Provided consistent care for special needs child resulting in increased trust and security.
- Coordinated outdoor activities, encouraging physical fitness and socialisation.
- Prepared nutritious meals in line with dietary requirements, contributing to overall health improvement.
- Liaised with parents regularly about child's progress and any concerns.
Childcare worker
Hightower
Chelmsford, Essex
2025.06 - Current
- Assisted children with personal hygiene tasks, promoting good habits from an early age.
- Coordinated nap times, providing adequate rest periods throughout the daycare
- Dealt effectively with crisis situations; ensured thesafety of all involved parties.
- Promoted emotional well-being by implementing therapeutic activities.
- Managed challenging behaviour through effective communication techniques.
- Built strong relationships with children by adopting an empathetic approach.
Babysitter
Hightower
Chelmsford, Essex
2025.01 - 2025.06
- Fostered an environment conducive to learning with the provision of educational games.
- Maintained healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks.
- Assisted children with homework, resulting in improvement in their academic performance.
- Ensured child safety during indoor and outdoor activities for peace of mind of parents.
- Promoted good behaviour by using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Built strong relationships with families through trust and outstanding communication skills resulting in long-term babysitting contracts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering
Anglia Ruskin University
Chelmsford, Essex 2025.01 -
A-Levels - Sciences
Caju
Angola 2021.09 - 2024.07
Skills
- Understanding disabilities
- Autism spectrum disorders knowledge
- Down syndrome familiarity
- Personalised activity planning
- Special dietary requirements handling
- Hygiene assistance
- Complex needs sensitivity
- Peaceful negotiation (conflict resolution with children)
Languages
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Upper intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special needs nanny
Hightower
2025.11 - Current
Childcare worker
Hightower
2025.06 - Current
Babysitter
Hightower
2025.01 - 2025.06
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering
Anglia Ruskin University
2025.01 -
A-Levels - Sciences
Caju
2021.09 - 2024.07