Wadzanai Saidi
Benoni
Summary
Dedicated Childcare Provider with extensive experience at John Dory's, adept in fostering children's social skills and ensuring their safety. Excelled in meal preparation and activity planning, promoting healthy habits. Renowned for patience, empathy, and maintaining a clean environment, significantly enhancing child development and parental trust through effective communication and creative engagement strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Self-employed
12.2023 - Current
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and selfexpression.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Promoted physical fitness by incorporating active play into daily schedules, encouraging healthy habits from an early age.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s achievements or concerns while offering guidance on home-based support strategies.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines, promoting overall health among the children in care.
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Oversaw smooth drop-off/pick-up transitions by maintaining open communication with parents and ensuring a safe environment for children.
- Facilitated naptime routines for toddlers to ensure adequate rest periods throughout the day for optimal growth and development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
Child Minder
John Dory's
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
- Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and selfexpression.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
Education
No Degree - Care
Frends With Love Care International
Pretoria, South Africa10-2024
Skills
- CPR training
- Elderly care
- Patience and empathy
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Activity planning
- Child supervision
- Childcare
- Meal preparation
- Positive reinforcement
- Infection control
- Housekeeping
- Safety
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Self-employed
12.2023 - Current
Child Minder
John Dory's
01.2018 - 03.2020
No Degree - Care
Frends With Love Care International
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