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Isabelle Combrink
Childcare Worker
North Riding
Summary
Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities. Organized childcare professional adept at staying organized and managing hectic schedules. Adheres to kind and compassionate approach when dealing with discipline issues. Career history serving individual families with multiple children in both live-in and live-out scenarios. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Pre school teacher or Teachers assistant position or Au pair. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
2
years of professional experience
3
Languages
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Danielle Mac Leod
Au Pair
03.2023 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Facilitated bedtime routines by , playing calming music or engaging in relaxation techniques promoting restful sleep for the children.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
- Provided reliable transportation to various appointments, activities, and outings while maintaining safety standards.
- Fostered positive relationships with host family members, creating a harmonious living situation for all involved.
- Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
- Ensured household cleanliness by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, tidying up toys or organizing play spaces.
- Enhanced family''s daily routine by providing attentive childcare and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children's progress, needs, and any concerns that arose during the au pair placement period.
- Implemented creative activities that stimulated child development in areas such as motor skills, cognitive abilities, and social interactions.
- Kept children's areas neat and clean.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
Monique Share
Babysitter
09.2022 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
- Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
Isobel Vincent
Teachers Assistant ( Special Needs Children)
04.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Engaged with children by doing outside activities , arts and crafts and also entertained them in aftercare.
Education
Jan Kriel Skool Western Cape, South Africa
High School Diploma
01.2016 - 12.2020
Skills
Household operations
Safety awareness
Grocery shopping
Activity Planning
Cleaning procedures
Nutrition knowledge
Safety understanding
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Meal Preparation
Infant care experience
Toddler care experience
Outdoor Play Supervision
Potty training
Patience and understanding
Childcare expertise
Rule Setting
Light Housekeeping
Problem-Solving
Adaptability and Flexibility
Relationship Building
Instilling healthy habits
Time Management
Interests
Cooking and baking
Being active
Learning new languages.
Travelling
Practicing Mindfulness
Photography
Timeline
Au Pair
Danielle Mac Leod
03.2023 - 03.2024
Babysitter
Monique Share
09.2022 - 10.2022
Teachers Assistant ( Special Needs Children)
Isobel Vincent
04.2022 - 08.2022
Jan Kriel Skool
High School Diploma
01.2016 - 12.2020