Maisie

About Me

My name is Maisie. I am 22 years old. For the last 6 years I have worked within nurseries & residential children’s homes. I am a caring, reliable and enthusiastic childcare professional with a genuine passion for supporting children’s growth & confidence. I have experience working with children of different ages and needs, and I pride myself on creating a safe, nurturing, and positive environment where children feel secure and valued.
I am patient, attentive, and highly responsible, always putting children’s safety and happiness first. I enjoy planning fun, age-appropriate activities that encourage learning through play, creativity, and outdoor time, while also supporting routines, boundaries, and structure.
I build strong relationships with both children and parents through clear communication & warmth. I understand how important it is for parents to feel confident and reassured when leaving their children in someone else’s care.
I am calm under pressure, adaptable to different family needs, and truly love what I do.

My key areas & experience are:

Personal care:
Supporting children with toileting and personal hygiene
Potty/toilet training
Changing clothes and continence support
Supporting children with bathing and showering
Encouraging independence with personal care
Supporting children who need additional assistance with everyday tasks

Food & nutrition:
Preparing meals and snacks
Supporting children during mealtimes
Awareness of food allergies and dietary requirements
Monitoring what children eat
Encouraging healthy eating
Supporting children who have difficulties with eating or different food preferences
Following individual dietary plans and safety requirements

Working with disabilities & additional needs:
Supporting children with autism
Supporting children with intellectual/learning disabilities
Supporting non-verbal children
Working with children with ADHD
Adapting communication to each child's needs
Using visual communication and other strategies
Supporting sensory needs
Managing challenging or distressed behaviour
Providing one-to-one support
Promoting independence and life skills
Following individual care/support plans

Education & learning:
Supporting children's education outside of school
Home schooling / home education
Helping with schoolwork and learning activities
Supporting children with their individual learning needs
Helping children develop communication and social skills
School runs and liaising with schools
Supporting children who struggle within mainstream education

Health & appointments:
Taking children to GP appointments
Taking children to dental appointments
Taking children to optician appointments
Communicating relevant information to professionals
Working alongside speech and language therapists
Working with occupational therapists
Working alongside psychologists and other professionals
Following medical/healthcare instructions

Child development:
Encouraging social development
Encouraging communication
Developing independence
Teaching everyday life skills
Supporting emotional development
Building confidence and self-esteem
Providing age-appropriate activities
Understanding individual developmental needs

Behaviour & emotional support:
Supporting children during emotional distress
De-escalating difficult situations
Managing challenging behaviour
Identifying triggers
Using individual behaviour-support strategies
Providing reassurance and emotional support
Building trusting relationships with children
Helping children regulate their emotions

Safeguarding & care:
Safeguarding children
Following child protection procedures
Maintaining children's safety
Risk assessing activities and environments
Following individual care plans
Recording incidents and important information
Maintaining professional boundaries
Working as part of a wider care team

Everyday childcare:
Getting children ready in the morning
Bedtime routines
Helping children get dressed
Organising activities
Taking children out into the community
Supporting hobbies and interests
Transporting/supervising children
Helping with household routines
Teaching children practical life skills

Working with families & professionals:
Communicating with parents/carers
Working with schools
Working with social care professionals
Working with healthcare professionals
Attending meetings
Sharing information about children's progress
Maintaining professional confidentiality