Sarah-Leigh Rautenbach

• Taught basic manners to foster respectful behaviour.
• Fostered emotional well-being with nurturing childcare techniques.
• Engaged in creative play, stimulating imagination and creativity.
• Facilitated constructive communication between parents about child's progress.
• Promoted good hygiene with regular bathing routines.
• Maintained tidy environment through regular housekeeping tasks.
• Planned recreational activities to cultivate physical fitness.
• Helped child prepare for bed to ensure restful sleep.
• Managed child's daily routines to establish structure.
• Ensured child safety by closely monitoring play activities.
• Enhanced language skills for child's educational development.
• Prepared healthy foods and beverages based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
• Assisted child with bedtime routines, adhering to set timeframes to maintain consistency.
• Enforced rules and managed behaviour through appropriate discipline.
• Applied positive behaviour management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
• Supported families on holidays, supervising child and escorting them to activities.
• Observed play activities to identify positive behaviours and areas requiring improvement, implementing redirection where appropriate.
• Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
• Met with parents to discuss child progress, informing of notable activities, positive developments and any concerns.
• Supervised child's play at home and in external settings, ensuring his physical safety at all times.
• Assisted in light housework and laundry to reduce parents' workload.
• Developed strong bonds with child through compassionate verbal and physical interaction.
• Maintained secure, child-friendly environments with engaging activities and outdoor play.
• Sparked creativity and imagination by helping child discover new things through play.

• Looked after a baby from age 4 months through to 9 months, including bottle and soft food feeding, nappy changing, creative play and stimulation and overseeing nap times.

For age groups 8-12 years and 13-17 years:

• Facilitated icebreakers and games.
• Oversaw various creative projects.
• Helped lead and manage group outings.
• Facilitated small group sessions about communication and spirituality.

• Fostered a positive and supportive environment, leading to increased morale and motivation among a Grade 8 group.
• Organised regular practice sessions for honing skills and content familiarity.
• Assisted individuals who struggled with their acting and singing roles.

• Prepared for and presented art and craft classes in school holidays for a variety of age groups.