Katie

My Summary

My Experience

Professional Experience

Paediatric Oncology & Haematology Nurse

• Provided compassionate care to babies, children and young people and supported their families during challenging and unfamiliar situations.
• Developed strong, trusting relationships with children and families through patience, empathy and clear communication.
• Adapted my approach to suit different ages, personalities and individual needs.
• Supported children’s emotional wellbeing alongside their physical care.
• Worked calmly and confidently when children required additional reassurance and support.
• Worked closely with parents and multidisciplinary professionals to provide safe, consistent and individualised care.

Paediatric Special School Nurse

• Provided day-to-day care and support to children with a wide range of additional needs, adapting my approach to each child’s individual needs and personality.
• Built trusting and positive relationships with children, helping them feel safe, comfortable and supported.
• Worked closely with parents, teachers and other professionals to ensure children received consistent and appropriate care.
• Supported children’s health, wellbeing, independence and participation in school life.
• Responded calmly and confidently to children’s changing needs and unexpected situations.
• Maintained a safe, caring and nurturing environment at all times.

Teaching Assistant — Mainstream School

• Supported children within a mainstream classroom environment, helping them engage positively with their learning and school day.
• Built warm and supportive relationships with children, encouraging their confidence, independence and participation.
• Assisted teachers with classroom activities and provided individual support where needed.
• Adapted my approach to suit different learning styles, abilities and personalities.
• Supported children’s social and emotional wellbeing alongside their education.
• Encouraged positive behaviour and helped create a calm, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Worked collaboratively with teachers and other school staff to meet children’s individual needs.

Learning Support Assistant — Special School

• Provided one-to-one and small-group support to children with a range of additional needs.
• Built positive, trusting relationships with children and supported them to feel safe, understood and included.
• Adapted communication and activities to suit individual children’s abilities, needs and interests.
• Supported children’s learning, development, confidence and independence.
• Assisted with personal care and day-to-day routines where required.
• Used patience, encouragement and a calm approach when supporting children who were distressed or struggling.
• Worked closely with teachers, parents and other professionals to provide consistent support.
• Helped create a safe, positive and inclusive environment where every child could participate and achieve.

Nursery Practitioner

• Provided warm, nurturing and attentive care to young children within a busy nursery environment.
• Supported children’s learning, development and emotional wellbeing through age-appropriate play and activities.
• Helped children develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Supported daily routines including meals, personal care, sleep and settling children.
• Created engaging activities around children’s individual interests and developmental stages.
• Built positive relationships with children and their parents.
• Maintained a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment.

Kids’ Club & Crèche Team Member — Virgin Active

• Provided care and supervision for children using the Kids’ Club and crèche facilities.
• Cared for children of different ages, ensuring they were safe, happy and engaged during their time in the club.
• Planned and encouraged age-appropriate games, activities and play.
• Built positive relationships with children and adapted my approach to suit different personalities and needs.
• Communicated warmly and professionally with parents and carers.
• Maintained a safe, clean and welcoming environment for children.
• Balanced children’s individual needs while supervising a group environment.
• Worked alongside my university training, demonstrating strong organisation and commitment while balancing professional childcare responsibilities with my studies.

GP Receptionist / Administrator

• Provided a friendly, approachable and professional service to patients and families.
• Communicated with people from a wide range of backgrounds, including those who were worried or upset.
• Worked efficiently in a busy, fast-paced environment while remaining calm and organised.
• Handled confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Developed strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

My Qualifications

2019: BSc Hons Child Nursing degree
Classification 2:1

2015:
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health) awarded 60 credits at Level 3.


2012:
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care with the triple grade merit, pass, pass

2009:
GCSE’s
English literature higher tier - B
English language higher tier - B
Religious education - B
Mathematics higher tier - C
Science - C
Drama - C
BTEC sport - Merit
Business - C

My Availability

weeknights, weekends, school holidays.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £14.00 per hour
• Nannying from £14.00 per hour (gross)

Starting rate £14 an hour.