Nisha Khosla
Summary
Hardworking and flexible team player with established communication expertise and strong grasp of childcare functions, motivated to face challenges and reap rewards of working with children and interacting with professionals from different environments
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Active Baby Room Leader
Blue Orkids Wootton Community Nursery
Wootton, Bedford
2023.04 - 2024.10
- Coordinated room activities and provided care for children aged six months to two years.
- Implemented creative learning activities to enhance child development.
- Maintained accurate records of children's progress and milestones.
- Adapted quickly to babies' changing needs, ensuring comfort at all times.
- Developed individualised care plans catering to each baby's needs.
- Regularly updated risk assessments prioritising children's wellbeing.
- Designed stimulating play areas to promote Intellectual growth in infants.
- Discussed behavioural issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development.
- Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
- Maintained records of children's daily activities, meals and medications administered.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
- Submitted written reports to parents regarding progress and development of children.
- Reported any concerns regarding children's welfare promptly following safeguarding procedures.
- Trained new staff members ensuring high standards of care maintained.
- Enhanced child development by implementing creative and engaging learning activities.
- Led a team of nursery assistants for maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Care Assistant
Parkside Residential Care Home
Kempston, Bedford
2021.08 - 2021.09
- Executed duties in compliance with professional standards and regulations at all times.
- Encouraged patient independence while assisting with various tasks.
- Maintained a clean and orderly environment to ensure safety for all residents.
- Organised activities aimed at improving social interaction among residents.
- Provided emotional support, contributing positively to patient mental wellbeing.
- Assisted in daily living activities to enhance comfort levels of patients.
- Administered medication accurately to manage health effectively.
- Prepared nutritious meals with additional support during mealtimes.
Early Years Practitioner
Queens Park Community Nursery
Bedford
2020.01 - 2021.09
- Provided care for babies from six months onwards in a nurturing environment.
- Implemented creative play activities to foster imaginative development.
- Encouraged social skills through group play and interaction.
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits.
- Safeguarded children, escalating concerns to senior staff as necessary.
- Managed medications and administered first aid treatments to ensure child safety.
- Built strong relationships with families, facilitating open communication about progress.
- Adapted activities to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Early Years Practitioner (Apprenticeship)
Pilgrims Pre-prep School
Bedford, Brickhill
2020.11 - 2021.05
- Promoted positive behaviour using effective classroom management techniques.
- Developed children's social skills through group play and interaction.
- Established strong relationships with parents to support children's ongoing educational needs at home.
- Enhanced children's literacy skills by implementing engaging phonics activities.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
- Created a safe environment for staff and children, constantly adhering to health and hygiene requirements.
Customer Service Assistant
Bedfordshire University
Bedfordshire, Bedford
2020.09 - 2020.09
- Organised and led campus tours, enhancing university reputation among prospective students.
- Provided insights into university life during open days to share personal experiences.
- Responded to enquiries from potential students, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Fostered understanding of institution's values to support improved recruitment efforts.
- Established a reputation as a trusted student adviser and positive role model.
- Promoted diversity initiatives on campus to cultivate an inclusive environment.
Warehouse Operative
John Lewis & Partners
Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire
2019.11 - 2020.01
- Filed records to ensure accurate stock documentation.
- Verified invoices against delivered items for precise record keeping.
- Managed waste disposal to uphold a clean working environment.
- Conducted general maintenance tasks to promote safety in warehouse.
- Prepared items for timely dispatch and secure transportation.
- Loaded packaged goods onto trucks for efficient shipping.
- Maintained an orderly warehouse space, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
Team Leader
KFC
Kempston, Bedford
2018.06 - 2018.12
- Elevated team performance levels through strategic formulation.
- Maintained accountability by accurately recording meeting minutes.
- Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management.
- Updated tracking system with new totals after calculating customer order bills.
- Promptly created and distributed invoices to clients to streamline payments.
- Provided exemplary customer service while taking and serving food orders.
- Supported operations by undertaking additional tasks as requested by management.
Administrative Assistant
A & B Food and Beverages
Bedford, Bedford
2015.01 - 2015.09
- Coordinated client meetings, drafted agendas, and documented detailed minutes.
- Monitored stock levels to prevent office supply shortages.
- Ensured exceptional client service through professional interactions.
- Facilitated effective financial planning by assisting with budget preparation.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by responding swiftly to inquiries via email and phone.
- Executed proficient data entry for maintaining accurate records.
- Worked with HR officers to optimise candidate screening during recruitment.
- Composed professional letters, emails, and memoranda for business communication.
Volunteer Administrator Assistant
Kempston Challenger Academy
Kempston, Bedford
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative workflows.
- Improved data retrieval processes through systematic filing of documents.
- Promoted a healthy workspace by maintaining office cleanliness.
- Facilitated effective stakeholder communication by preparing correspondence letters.
- Ensured timely attendance at meetings by coordinating travel for management staff.
- Maintained accurate records through regular updates of the database system.
- Provided assistance by answering incoming calls from other professionals.
Education
GCSEs - Business
Kempston Challenger Academy
Bedford 2013.09 - 2017.07
GCSEs - Work Skills
Kempston Challenger Academy
Bedford 2013.09 - 2017.07
NVQ Level 1 - Hair and Beauty
Kempston Challenger Academy
Bedford 2013.11 - 2017.07
NVQ Level 1 - Travel and Tourism
Kempston Challenger Academy
Bedford 2013.09 - 2017.07
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Safety at the Workplace
Bedford College
Bedford 2017.09 - 2019.07
NVQ Level 1 - Health and Social Care caring for elderly people, children and young people
Bedford College
Bedford 2017.09 - 2019.07
NVQ Level 2 - Functional English
Bedford College
Bedford 2017.09 - 2019.07
NVQ Level 2 Equivalent - Introducing Caring for children and Young people
Bedford College
Bedford 2017.09 - 2019.07
NVQ Level 2 - Early Years Practitioner Diploma
Bedford Borough council and Wootton Community Nursery
Bedford 2017.09 - 2019.07
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Self-motivation
- Reliability and flexibility
- Activity planning for children
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaborative problem solving
- Room management
- Time management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Languages
English
Fluent
Punjabi
Fluent
Affiliations
- Caring and looking after my grandparents in the evenings
- Playing cricket with family and friends.
- Caring for my local community in a place of worship.
- Going on long walks to keep myself fit and healthy.
Timeline
Active Baby Room Leader
Blue Orkids Wootton Community Nursery
2023.04 - 2024.10
Care Assistant
Parkside Residential Care Home
2021.08 - 2021.09
Early Years Practitioner (Apprenticeship)
Pilgrims Pre-prep School
2020.11 - 2021.05
Customer Service Assistant
Bedfordshire University
2020.09 - 2020.09
Early Years Practitioner
Queens Park Community Nursery
2020.01 - 2021.09
Warehouse Operative
John Lewis & Partners
2019.11 - 2020.01
Team Leader
KFC
2018.06 - 2018.12
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Safety at the Workplace
Bedford College
2017.09 - 2019.07
NVQ Level 1 - Health and Social Care caring for elderly people, children and young people
Bedford College
2017.09 - 2019.07
NVQ Level 2 - Functional English
Bedford College
2017.09 - 2019.07
NVQ Level 2 Equivalent - Introducing Caring for children and Young people
Bedford College
2017.09 - 2019.07
NVQ Level 2 - Early Years Practitioner Diploma
Bedford Borough council and Wootton Community Nursery
2017.09 - 2019.07
Administrative Assistant
A & B Food and Beverages
2015.01 - 2015.09
NVQ Level 1 - Hair and Beauty
Kempston Challenger Academy
2013.11 - 2017.07
GCSEs - Business
Kempston Challenger Academy
2013.09 - 2017.07
GCSEs - Work Skills
Kempston Challenger Academy
2013.09 - 2017.07
NVQ Level 1 - Travel and Tourism
Kempston Challenger Academy
2013.09 - 2017.07
Volunteer Administrator Assistant
Kempston Challenger Academy
2013.01 - 2015.01