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Brandon

Childminder in Brentwood (also available for babysitting)

Female Member since Jan 2016 Last Updated Jun 2021 Last Login 23 Apr 2024

My Summary

Special Needs Experience
Overnight Care
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Evening Babysitter
Weekend Babysitter
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Key Worker Childcare
Pre-Registration

About Me

Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to express my genuine interest, I am an honest, Passionate and punctual professional who has over 24 years of experience in child care from 0 to 12 year of children. My aims are to improve Academic, Social and Self help Skills of every individual child. In my setting I mainly focus on addressing all areas of development through a multi sensory programs drawn out with every individual child's potential to the fullest. I have also gained a wide experience with special education needs, and also trained. I support all children using facilities that foster their learning abilities and help them travel the bridge.

During my experience as a Nanny, childminder and a child care Deputy Nursery Manager , I gained expertise in the different aspects of child care such as; providing guidance, working with parents in taking care of their dietary needs, and providing first aid in case of emergencies, feeding, nappy changing and other regular nanny duties. I have demonstrated in performing my duty efficiently and I thrive working under pressure
I would appreciate a chance to meet up to talk about this further.
Thank you for your time and consideration
Sincerely
Brandon Mukakwezi

My Experience

Employment History

2012-Present:Part time Nanny(Barbra's Family)

I have been responsible for three children since 2012,among them is special needs. i have always been totally focused on these children, supporting, organizing, supervising and implementing their ongoing daily routines. Ensuring a high standard of hygiene in relation children, equipment and surroundings are maintained at all the time. Responsible for their wellbeing, care and development of the children. Helping their mother with breast feeding and bottle feeding, always putting into consideration in a devised sleeping and feeding routines. Assisting mum with the understanding about the colic and reflux as well as meningitis through educating her. I read to the children on a daily basis, i attend all the hospital appointments as well as all the social events. I help the older one with his homework and after school appointments , always punctual whenever they are required. I do all the washing and bathing of the children as well as changing their nappies.



City gateway: Deputy Manager/Inclusion Coordinator.June 2014-October2015

Developing and maintaining the day to day organisations and functionality of the room provisions, leading a team of nursery Practitioners. Providing a happy safe, secure and stimulating environment in which the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and psychological development of the children is taken in to full account. Responsible for every day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the nursery facililities. Providing an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn. Responsible coordinating an individual programmes for any children with special needs and working with outside agencies. Treating information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential. Keeeping the health and safety checks up to date on daily responsibilities, and ensuring the incident and accident records are in place and followed on a daily basis. Ensuring a high standard of hygiene in relation to staff, children, equipment and surroundings are maintained. Making sure that the ofsted standards including EYFS are followed at all times. Supporting the nursery manager in striving to deliver an outstanding setting Managing the setting within the set standards in the absence of the nursery manager.


Kiddies Lounge Pre-school & Day Nursery: Nursery Deputy Manager .October 2013-May 2014
Helping in running a day to day of the nursery ,Leading a staff team, Working with parents/guardians in all aspects, towards the children’s progress and development, Motivate and train staff, Supporting in administration, Planning and preparing daily activities in the line with EYFS.
Real Life Resurrection Centre: Contact Supervisor (Child Protection) and Nursery Practitioner. June 2011 – October 2013 to ensure all contacts are supervised. Working with children subjected to witnessed abuse, supervising these visits and ensuring the children are not at any harm.

Nursery Practitioner; Ensuring that children are cared for in a happy, safe and stimulating environment. Planning, preparing daily activities with the team in my room in line with the EYFS Taking on the role of 'Key Person and a Nursery Practitioner, Following all the policies and procedures set out by the nursery Ensuring safe environment at all the time, Working together in partnerships with the Parents, Carers and multi agencies, Being committed to equal opportunities

2005-2011:(Thurs-sunday) 24hrs Maternity nurse(Glorias's family)
Ensuring the babies were fed well and sleep according to the routine
I supported the babies applying my winding techniques as they were experiencing a lot of windy which used to affect their feeding a lot of the time.
I had to make sure that the babies slept safely and were comfortable for the whole night every day.
During the all time i was working with them i made sure that mum got a good rest and health food in order to increase her milk supply.
I always helped Mum with heavy staff lifting as mum was caesarean
i always used to advise mum at the same time assuring her on all the questions that she wasn't sure about.
i was responsible for preparing meals for mum at all the time i was with them.
Locum Placement Group: Contact Supervisor(part time) (Child Protection)January 2011 –June 2011: Working with the Child Protection to ensure all contacts are supervised. Working with children subjected to witnessed abuse, supervising these visits and ensuring the child is not at any harm, checking and observing any possible risks, making sure I understand each stage including body language, appropriate language being used, keeping the head office aware of all the relevant activities observed at every contact on a daily basis. Being committed to Every Child Matters and showing engagement with the children and their families, showing a clear commitment and respect in valuing diversity and understanding change is possible and staying positive for the children.
John Stanley Care Agency, Essex: Senior Career Consultant(weekends)May 2010 – January 2011;
Ensuring I delivered care with in peoples own homes, being responsible for assisting clients to live more independently and helping them feel safe in their own homes and ensuring I helped with everyday tasks. Writing daily reports, ensuring all duties are accomplished appropriately by other career assistants.
St Bede’s Catholic Primary School & Nursery, London: Parent Support Worker April 2011 – July 2011; Supporting pupils with particular individual needs, including SEN. Working with pupils on one to one basis as well as in groups and helping them to build confidence in these areas. Helping pupils who need extra support to complete tasks, ensuring that I am observing every single pupil at all times and reporting what is observed to the teachers. Carrying out routine administrative tasks also

My Qualifications

Education and Training

11/2013 Paediatric First Aid Certificate; Barking & Dagenham
2012-2013 Postgraduate Certificate in Early Years Practice/EYPS
2011 NVQ2 in Care
2010-2011 Prepare to Teach in compulsory Education.
10/10 Award of Appreciation for valuable contribution as a volunteer
To the work of Conflict & Change Project
09/10 National Open College Network L2: Fundraising Made Easy
11/09 NSPCC – Child Protection Training: Community Training Centre
2005 – 2009 BSc Sociology: University Of East London
05/09 – NVQ L2 in Office Administration: East London College of Technology2008 – 2009 Award for valuable contribution as a volunteer Conflict and Change within:
Community Conversations Community Development
07/09 NOCM L2 in Conflict Transformation: Conflict and Change
03/09 Communication for results. Dealing with Prejudice, Discrimination and Mediation

My Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Morning yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Afternoon yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
After School yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Evening yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Overnight yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Last Updated: 12/06/2021

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
  • Childminding from £6.00 per hour

My Local Schools

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My Documents

  • UK Passport (added 04/09/2023)

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