Sarah Gibbons
Reading,Berkshire
Summary
Dependable and reliable team player, passionate about providing fun and safe nursery environments. Creates caring bonds with children for comfort and safety within nursery. Specialised in offering tailored assistance to children with special needs.
Caring and compassionate Nursery Assistant dedicated to the wellbeing and development of babies & toddlers. Building positive relationships with children through learning and play to instil a feeling of continued safety and happiness.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Getting back into work following health issues, pursuing Online work, eager to apply knowledge and gain practical experience. Experienced working alone, though will work in team environments,
Reputation for hard work, punctuality and willingness to learn new things.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Carer
Deanna Gibbons
Reading , Berkshire
2023.04 - Current
- Help individual manage daily activities of living, once a week, due to Cerebral Palsy.
- Feed client.
- Accompany client to activities of her choice.
- safely use a wheelchair and hoist.
- with the toilet. Assist using a hoist. Emptying Ileostomy bag.
TA.
Reading Borough Council
Reading , Berkshire.
2008.07 - 2010.03
- Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
- Organised class spaces and prepared materials for upcoming teacher lessons.
- Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
- Prepared engaging, effective learning materials to boost stimulation and encourage further academic interest.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
- Oversaw students during breaks to maintain safe environment.
- Supervised students in wider school environments, offering reliable dining room, library and playground support.
Nursery Nurse. Room Leader
Bright Horizons
Reading , Berkshire.
1998.06 - 2008.06
- Supported children to identify and manage their feelings and behaviours.
- Provided kind, encouraging environments for children to learn and explore, aiding educational and social development.
- Arranged for entertainment and games to provide downtime between learning activities.
- Safeguarded and protected welfare of young children.
- Followed nursery guidelines to address negative behaviours.
- Maintained consistently safe environments through diligent risk management in line with nursery guidelines.
- Maintained welcoming, age-appropriate classroom environment.
- Passionately promoted learning through play for optimum child development.
- Demonstrated awareness of children's cultural background, disabilities and medical histories.
- Encouraged children to share and communicate with peers to boost social development.
- Closely monitored child wellbeing, regularly updating parents to assure continued safety and security.
- Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
- Set up equipment and materials ahead of recreational activities.
- Applied positive reinforcement and disciplinary techniques to improve behaviour and guide social development.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with parents, carers and nursery staff.
- Supervised groups of up to 12 children.
- Developed positive, trusting relationships with groups of young children.
- Wrote up regular activity and observations reports, monitoring children's progress and development.
Personal carer
Diana Costin
Reading , Berkshire.
1995.03 - 1998.05
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Helped individuals manage daily activities of living, for one client with Downs Syndrome, and another client with Cerebral Palsy/Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Blind and fed with a Gastrostomy Tube.
- Accompanied clients to important appointments.
- Changed bed linens, washed clothes and cleaned living quarters to maintain healthy personal environments.
- Followed client treatment plans for exercises and medications.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering and toileting.
- Delivered toileting support for clients with mobility issues.
- Operated hoists to move clients in and out of bed.
- Adapted care activities in response to clients' mood, energy levels, and preferences.
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Avenue School
Reading , Berkshire
1993.05 - 1995.02
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Assisted students to reach social development milestones.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
- Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
- Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
- Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare
Chiltern Training
Reading 2000.02 - 2001.02
NVQ Level 2 - Childcare
Reading College
Reading 1991.09 - 1993.04
GCSEs -
Ryeish Green Secondary School
Reading 1986.09 - 1991.06
Skills
- Client record management
- Report writing
- Online work
- Confidentiality and discretion
- Digital dictation and transcription
Timeline
Carer
Deanna Gibbons
2023.04 - Current
TA.
Reading Borough Council
2008.07 - 2010.03
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare
Chiltern Training
2000.02 - 2001.02
Nursery Nurse. Room Leader
Bright Horizons
1998.06 - 2008.06
Personal carer
Diana Costin
1995.03 - 1998.05
Teaching assistant in special educational needs
Avenue School
1993.05 - 1995.02
NVQ Level 2 - Childcare
Reading College
1991.09 - 1993.04
GCSEs -
Ryeish Green Secondary School
1986.09 - 1991.06
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