Ngaire K.

A passion for healthy eating, being active, and child centric care CAREER SUMMARY With a loving, compassionate, cheerful personality, and two teenage children I have a passion for child safety and welfare. I have a strong understanding of the need to meet each individual child's emotional, physical, disciplinary and educational needs. I have a passion for healthy eating, physical activity and recognise the link between play and learning. Prior to undertaking part time study, I worked as a legal assistant for law firms and two child protection units and currently work in the disability sector SKILLS * Extensive experience living with siblings that have complex needs and whilst volunteering with Holiday Explorers a disability sector organisation * As one of nine children (6 boys and 3 girls) I played a hands on role in raising younger siblings, and I have a strong grasp of age appropriate play * Enhance physical, social, and emotional well-being of children by providing a sense of fun, laughter, companionship and support during daily activities and activities of interest Maintaining physical fitness and a love of the outdoors hobbies include bushwalking, bike riding, yoga, and thai boxing * Cook and serve meals with a strong focus on healthy eating, clean premises, wash, iron and perform other household tasks * Work with a team of health professionals, family, friends and carers to implement programs * Confident in communicating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and skill sets * Understands the importance of adjusting communication style to cater for individual needs * Excellent verbal written and computer skills * Equally accustomed to working independently and as part of a team * Currently working in the disability sector; * Regularly take child with autism to activities of daily living PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS * Well organised, able to prioritise work and safeguard confidentiality * Work well under pressure, autonomously or as team player * Strong interpersonal skills, friendly caring nature * Able to think on the spot and make sound decisions, both flexible and adaptable * Motivated, enthusiastic and articulate with an optimistic disposition * Positive, helpful, dedicated and polite * Uses initiative * Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic * Flexible and adaptable * Sense of humour