- Reading
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Gardening
- Interior Design
- Camping
- Road Trips
Nicola Raye
Auckland
Summary
Profesional caregiver skilled in creating a nurturing and safe environment for children. Adept at managing daily routines, facilitating educational activities, and providing emotional support. Strong collaboration skills, ensuring open communication with parents and adapting to changing needs. Reliable, patient, and attentive to detail, fostering positive relationships with both children and families. Always wanting the best for the children involved.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Gardener
Beachlands School
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections of gardens, identifying any potential issues or areas needing improvement.
- Successfully introduced new plant species into existing gardens while preserving overall ecological balance.
- Increased plant health and vitality through regular pruning, fertilizing, and pest control measures.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
In Home Carer
Kate Von Biel/ Mel Bowker
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Built strong relationships/bonds with families to deliver emotional support and companionship. Which then lead to long-term relationships and future work with subsequent children.
- Enhanced children''s well-being by providing a safe and nurturing environment.
- Supported child development milestones by implementing age-appropriate learning activities.
- Maintained open communication lines with parents regarding their child''s progress, needs, and concerns.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
Receptionist Administrator
Crawford Realty Team
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Expedited daily office tasks such as mail distribution, document scanning, photocopying, and data entry to ensure smooth workflow.
Sales Assistant
Stingaz Surf & Skate
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Customer service.
Opening and closing up of shop, balancing till, cash handling etc.
Merchandising.
Supervising and delegating jobs for the junior staff.
Using Microsoft, Publisher, Excel and MYOB on a daily basis.
Touch-typing.
Goods receiving stock, Invoicing, Stock-take.
Phone and email duties, including communication with sales reps and suppliers.
General upkeep and cleaning of the shop.
Nanny
Wendy and Matt Rayner/ McGill Family
05.2010 - 12.2013
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Macleans College
Bucklands Beach11-2009
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Adaptable and flexible
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Emotional resilience
- Patience and compassionate
- Relationship building
Certification
- First Aid Certification (valid until May 2025)
- Playcentre Introductory Award ( 10 credits- which is two Modules of the four so far) Of the NZ Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care Level 4.
Interests
Timeline
Head Gardener
Beachlands School
09.2023 - Current
In Home Carer
Kate Von Biel/ Mel Bowker
06.2018 - 06.2022
Receptionist Administrator
Crawford Realty Team
02.2016 - 11.2016
Sales Assistant
Stingaz Surf & Skate
09.2014 - 09.2015
Nanny
Wendy and Matt Rayner/ McGill Family
05.2010 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
Macleans College
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