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Christine Hayes

Christine Hayes

Caregiver
Wellington

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.

I've significantly improved children's language skills and social interactions. My approach combines effective communication with household support, ensuring a nurturing and structured environment.

I'm patient and caring and love to work with children

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Au-pair

Belgium Host Family
Geel
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Take care of 3 boys, aged 3,4 and 6.
  • Acted as a responsible role model by demonstrating respect, kindness, and healthy habits to the host family''s children.
  • Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children's progress, needs, and any concerns that arose during the au pair placement period.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Enhanced family''s daily routine by providing attentive childcare and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
  • Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
  • Improved children''s language skills through engaging conversations and interactive language games.
  • Kept children's areas neat and clean.
  • Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
  • Managed daily schedules effectively, ensuring punctuality for school drop-offs and pick-ups as well as extracurricular activities.
  • Provided reliable transportation to various appointments, activities, and outings while maintaining safety standards.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the home by demonstrating flexibility adaptability when faced with unexpected changes or challenges.
  • Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
  • Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Fostered positive relationships with host family members, creating a harmonious living situation for all involved.
  • Ensured household cleanliness by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, tidying up toys or organizing play spaces.
  • Facilitated bedtime routines by reading stories, playing calming music or engaging in relaxation techniques promoting restful sleep for the children.
  • Participated actively in family events gatherings further integrating myself into their lives enhancing overall experience.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.

Au-pair

Netherland Host Family
Everdingen
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Take care of 3 children aged 1(girl), 5(boy) and 8(boy).
  • Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children's progress, needs, and any concerns that arose during the au pair placement period.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Enhanced family''s daily routine by providing attentive childcare and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
  • Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
  • Kept children's areas neat and clean.
  • Supported emotional development through empathetic listening and guidance during difficult situations or conflicts.
  • Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
  • Implemented creative activities that stimulated child development in areas such as motor skills, cognitive abilities, and social interactions.
  • Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Fostered positive relationships with host family members, creating a harmonious living situation for all involved.
  • Developed strong bonds with host family members resulting in lasting relationships beyond contract term.
  • Facilitated bedtime routines by reading stories, playing calming music or engaging in relaxation techniques promoting restful sleep for the children.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Participated actively in family events gatherings further integrating myself into their lives enhancing overall experience.
  • Organized age-appropriate educational trips to local museums, parks, zoos stimulating curiosity about the world around them.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.

Babysitter

Various Families
Wellington
09.2017 - 12.2021
  • I helped my mother from an age of 14 to take care of newborns, because we started fostering babies, from newborn till they get adopted between 3 months - 11 months. I took care of the total wellbeing of the babies while my mother was at work. Gave them food, change nappies, etc.
  • I helped out at a school with special need children as an assistant 3 times a week in the mornings for about 3 months, while the teacher taught some of the bigger children.
  • I babysat a lot of children also during this timeframe. Ages differs from 1 year to 10 years. There were one family that made use of me every Tuesday for 5 hours at a time for more then a year.
  • That all were possible because I homeschooled.

Gymnastic Coach

Wineland Gymnastics
Wellington
01.2016 - 11.2021
  • I started as a gymnast at this studio and start as a assistant coach when I was 13years old and by the age of 16 I coached students on my own.
  • Cultivated a positive team environment by promoting sportsmanship, camaraderie, and mutual respect among athletes.
  • Developed and implemented new drills and activities to increase student engagement and growth.
  • Taught students how to perform split leaps, back handsprings and other special techniques.
  • Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
  • Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
  • Instructed individual and group classes to customize needs and emphasize proper technique and safety.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Enhanced team performance by conducting personalized training sessions focusing on individual athlete's needs.
  • Improved athlete confidence and performance with targeted mental conditioning strategies.
  • Boosted gymnasts'' confidence levels by offering constructive feedback and personalized support.
  • Designed effective workout routines to target specific muscle groups and improve overall strength and flexibility for gymnastics success.
  • Collaborated with fellow coaches to develop comprehensive training plans for individual athletes and teams.
  • Evaluated gymnasts'' progress through regular assessments, adjusting training plans accordingly for optimal results.

Education

GED -

Homeschool
Wellington, South Africa
04.2001 -

No Degree - Photography

Shaw Academy
Online
04.2001 -

No Degree - Nutrition & Weight Loss

Shaw Academy
Online
04.2001 -

No Degree - Health And Fitness

Shaw Academy
Online
04.2001 -

Skills

Grocery shopping

Patience and understanding

Toddler and Infant care experience

Cooking

Special needs experience

Early Childhood Education

First Aid

Adaptability and Flexibility

Effective and Excellent Communication

Attention to Detail

Household support

Dependable and Responsible

Timeline

Au-pair

Belgium Host Family
05.2023 - 05.2024

Au-pair

Netherland Host Family
12.2021 - 12.2022

Babysitter

Various Families
09.2017 - 12.2021

Gymnastic Coach

Wineland Gymnastics
01.2016 - 11.2021

GED -

Homeschool
04.2001 -

No Degree - Photography

Shaw Academy
04.2001 -

No Degree - Nutrition & Weight Loss

Shaw Academy
04.2001 -

No Degree - Health And Fitness

Shaw Academy
04.2001 -

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