Amy Baldwin
Harrogate,North Yorkshire
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in communication, leadership, and problem-solving. Demonstrates exceptional resourcefulness and time management abilities. Committed to continuous improvement and achieving career goals through effective teamwork and strategic planning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Domiciliary care assistant
EverKind Services
Harrogate , North Yorkshire
2026.03 - Current
- Fostered a comfortable environment for clients by promoting independence and dignity whilst performing daily duties.
- Ensured safety and security of patients through vigilant monitoring of health conditions and swift action during emergencies.
- Organised regular feedback sessions with family members updating them on progress made thereby building trust and confidence in service provided.
- Contributed to clients' emotional health by providing companionship, conversation, and mental stimulation on a daily basis.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by delivering compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
- Completed accurate documentation detailing each client's progress towards their individual recovery goals regularly.
- Achieved improved client well-being with regular health assessments and proactive communication with healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrated high level adaptability whilst responding quickly to emergency situations ensuring immediate attention was given where needed.
- Provided transportation services to medical appointments, resulting in seamless continuity of healthcare provision for clients.
- Maintained exceptional standards of patient care by administering medication, preparing meals and aiding with personal hygiene tasks.
- Handled sensitive information confidentially respecting the privacy rights of every client under my care.
- Managed household chores to maintain cleanliness and organisation for the benefit of clients' physical wellbeing.
Early Years Room Lead
Little Explorers Day Nursery
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
2018.08 - 2026.02
- Led daily activities and learning experiences for children aged 0-5 years.
- Mentored and supported junior staff in implementing educational programmes effectively.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on children's progress and wellbeing.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within early years setting.
- Organised and participated in community events to strengthen relationships with families.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Supported children's learning by implementing tailored educational plans and strategies.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to ensure cohesive developmental approaches.
- Observed and assessed children's progress, providing feedback to enhance individual growth.
- Maintained safe and stimulating learning environments that encouraged exploration and creativity.
- Developed resources and materials that enriched educational experiences for young learners.
- Accompanied small groups on outings or field trips for enriching practical learning experiences.
- Implemented creative play activities for enhancing children's imaginative abilities.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues whilst preparing reports on each child's development.
- Supervised activities that fostered independent living skills in individuals with learning disabilities leading to increased self-confidence.
Early years practitioner
Little Explorers Day Nursery
Harrogate , North Yorkshire
2013.09 - 2018.06
- Developed engaging and educational activities to promote children's curiosity and learning.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to explore and play.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement age-appropriate learning strategies and resources.
- Observed and recorded children's developmental progress to inform future planning and support.
- Supported children's social and emotional development through positive reinforcement and guidance.
- Organised and maintained clean and stimulating play areas to encourage creativity and exploration.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians to share children's achievements and progress.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices and share insights on child development.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues whilst preparing reports on each child's development.
- Assisted in the planning of outdoor activities, promoting physical fitness in children.
- Arranged nursery room according to activity needs, maximising space usage efficiently.
Education
Child care Diploma - Level 3 child care
Harrogate College
Harrogate 2012.09 - 2013.08
Skills
- Good Communication skills
- Constructive feedback giving to and receiving from colleagues
- Leadership
- Will Always try Problem-solving
- Resourcefulness
- Excellent time keeping
- Calm under pressure
Affiliations
- Running, Walking, quality time spent with family and friends
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Domiciliary care assistant
EverKind Services
2026.03 - Current
Early Years Room Lead
Little Explorers Day Nursery
2018.08 - 2026.02
Early years practitioner
Little Explorers Day Nursery
2013.09 - 2018.06
Child care Diploma - Level 3 child care
Harrogate College
2012.09 - 2013.08