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Samantha Jones

Llanishen, Cardiff

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated with natural ability to connect with children and foster nurturing environment, bringing strong communication skills and deep understanding of child development principles. Demonstrates proficiency in creating engaging activities and managing classroom dynamics, ensuring safe and stimulating space for growth. Eager to make positive impact in the nursery nurse role.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior nursery nurse

Acorns Nurseries
Cardiff, Cardiff
12.2024 - Current

As a Senior nursery nurse, I carry out all of the day to day tasks listed below as a nursery nurse in addition to the following:

  • Supporting new staff members by sharing best practice methods improved overall team performance.
  • Ensured safety protocols were adhered to, maintaining a secure nursery environment.
  • Smoothened children's transition into nursery by organising and conducting induction meetings.
  • Communicating with parents regarding their child's welfare; specifically in relation to illness or injury.
  • Ensure staff well-being.
  • Opening and closing of the nursery, ensuring the property is properly secured.


Nursery nurse

Acorns Nurseries
Cardiff, Cardiff
08.2022 - 12.2024
  • Observed children closely, identified any signs of developmental issues or distress promptly.
  • Managed challenging behaviour with effective strategies to ensure a calm learning environment.
  • Sustained hygienic conditions within the nursery by thorough cleaning routines regularly carried out post sessions.
  • Contributed towards curriculum planning to promote all areas of child development.
  • Collaborated with parents and carers regarding each child's developmental progress for enhanced home-school partnership.
  • Encouraged children's imaginative play through storytelling sessions which fostered language skills and creativity.
  • Created detailed reports on each child's progress which enabled tailored learning plans.
  • Participated actively in staff meetings, contributed creative ideas for improving nursery services.
  • Administered first-aid as required, prioritised child health and safety at all times.
  • Worked collaboratively with other nurses in managing daily operations of the nursery leading to efficient functioning.
  • Promoted diversity within the setting through inclusive activities teaching respect for different cultures and backgrounds.
  • Fostered emotional well-being of children by providing consistent support and comfort.
  • Enhanced children's cognitive development by creating and implementing stimulating play activities.
  • Facilitated healthy interaction amongst children for fostering a positive social environment.
  • Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
  • Created safe and stimulating outdoor learning environments.
  • Cared for babies from changing nappies to managing nap schedules.
  • Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play areas to control health risks.
  • Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
  • Conducted risk assessments for activities to uphold Health and Safety.
  • Coordinated age-appropriate activities to enhance learning development, including art, music and physical pursuits.
  • Monitored interactions within group settings, encouraging sharing and cooperation to facilitate positive socialisation.
  • Adapted activities to support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements and portioning standards.
  • Maintained records of children's daily activities, meals and medications administered.
  • Set up equipment and materials ahead of recreational activities.
  • Observed children at play to monitor behaviour and social interactions, intervening in serious conflicts.
  • Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children.
  • Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
  • Helped children with personal hygiene needs and taught young children to independently complete care tasks.
  • Created and maintained welcoming, safe and tidy space to promote children's development.
  • Arranged for entertainment and games to provide downtime between learning activities.
  • Role-modelled desired behaviours, habits and actions.
  • Upheld reliable routines to minimise children's stress and anxiety.

Call centre representative

Admiral Group PLC
Cardiff, Cardiff
08.2010 - 12.2021
  • Managed high volume of incoming calls, providing efficient customer service.
  • Utilised effective communication skills for clear and concise information delivery.
  • Followed all communication procedures, guidelines, and policies to maintain consistency.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities whilst handling simultaneous projects.
  • Facilitated positive customer interactions through active listening and patience.
  • Enhanced customer experience by delivering personalised service.
  • Maintained detailed records of client interactions, ensuring accuracy in every transaction.
  • Supported colleagues during peak times to manage call flow smoothly.
  • Demonstrated proactive approach by promptly resolving customer complaints.
  • Tailored solutions for customers' specific needs to improve relationship management.
  • Built rapport with customers on each call, establishing a positive company image.
  • Identified and resolved complex customer queries to enhance satisfaction levels.
  • Handled escalated calls calmly, ensuring satisfactory resolution without further escalation.
  • Promoted additional products or services according to the client's needs.
  • Maintained professional composure under stressful conditions, prioritising customer satisfaction.
  • Developed product knowledge with regular training sessions to answer queries effectively.
  • Teamed up with other departments for swift problem-solving situations.
  • Adapted swiftly to new software platforms for efficiency in operations.
  • Handled high call volumes with accuracy and efficiency for optimum productivity.
  • Handled customer queries focused on first-call resolution.
  • Acted as first point of contact for customer issues and queries.
  • Maintained accurate knowledge of current services to provide informative customer advice.
  • Processed complaints professionally, seeking effective, timely solutions for continued customer satisfaction.
  • Established follow-up call systems to effectively resolve complaints and maintain customer loyalty.
  • Built positive customer rapport through friendly, professional communication.
  • Used in-depth product understanding to answer customer questions knowledgeably.
  • Asked probing questions of clients to understand needs and identify actionable requirements.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Level 3 Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development

Coleg y Cymoedd
Ystrad Mynach
01.2024 - 09.2024

NVQ Level 2 - Level 2 Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development

Coleg y Cymoedd
Ystrad Mynach
02.2023 - 12.2023

Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid - First Aid

Acute Training Solutions
Cardiff
04.2023 -

Certificate of Higher Education - Creative Technologies - Production

University of South Wales
Cardiff
09.2007 - 06.2009

A-Levels - Welsh Second Language - Literature

Hawthorn High School
Pontypridd
09.2005 - 07.2007

A-Levels - English Literature

Hawthorn High School
Pontypridd
09.2005 - 07.2007

A-Levels - Information Communication Technology

Hawthorn High School
Pontypridd
09.2005 - 07.2007

Skills


  • Hygiene standards enforcement
  • Development monitoring
  • Child-Centred approach
  • Paediatric first aid certified
  • Nutritional understanding
  • Creativity in teaching
  • Autism spectrum disorders experience
  • Parental communication
  • Baby care
  • Allergy awareness
  • Behaviour management
  • Child protection and safeguarding procedures
  • Activity planning
  • Child observation reports
  • Induction meetings
  • Food Hygiene Certification
  • Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge
  • Creative, innovative and imaginative
  • Positive reinforcement
  • School transitions

Timeline

Senior nursery nurse

Acorns Nurseries
12.2024 - Current

NVQ Level 3 - Level 3 Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development

Coleg y Cymoedd
01.2024 - 09.2024

Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid - First Aid

Acute Training Solutions
04.2023 -

NVQ Level 2 - Level 2 Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development

Coleg y Cymoedd
02.2023 - 12.2023

Nursery nurse

Acorns Nurseries
08.2022 - 12.2024

Call centre representative

Admiral Group PLC
08.2010 - 12.2021

Certificate of Higher Education - Creative Technologies - Production

University of South Wales
09.2007 - 06.2009

A-Levels - Welsh Second Language - Literature

Hawthorn High School
09.2005 - 07.2007

A-Levels - English Literature

Hawthorn High School
09.2005 - 07.2007

A-Levels - Information Communication Technology

Hawthorn High School
09.2005 - 07.2007
Samantha Jones