Hira Sheikh

Hardworking, honest, trustworthy, and reliable individual with excellent childcare management and communication skills. Can work independently or as part of a team. 13 years of experience raising 3 children and 5 years of extensive childcare management experience babysitting children of family and friends. Experienced in meal preparation for children of all ages, supervision during play and outdoor activities, encouraging healthy eating habits, organizing recreation and bedtime activities, and promoting polite behavior and respectful communication with elders.

Childcare Practitioner - Pavilion Nursery - Repton Park, Chigwell

(2023-04)

Currently working at the Pavilion Nursery in Repton Park Chigwell. Responsible for the care of children from ages of 8 months to 5 years old. Work in all the rooms of the Nursery depending on the requirements on the day. Trained first aider.

• Feeding the children
• Changing nappies
• Putting children to sleep
• Raising concerns or issues with the team leader of the room
• Working with children on all 7 areas of learning: numeracy, literacy, communication & language, physical, emotional, and social development, knowing the world around them & art and design

Babysitter - Friends & Family

(2015-09 - 2023-04)

Babysitting for family and friends in the evenings and weekends as and when required. Taking full responsibility for the health and safety welfare of the children when their parents are away.

• Preparing meals and snacks for children depending on dietary requirements set out by parents
• Ensuring the children's playing areas are always kept clean
• Ensuring children are always fed on time
• Changing diapers
• Helping with potty training
• Getting kids ready for bed

Voluntary Receptionist - Community Centre - Walthamstow

(2013-02 - 2014-03)

Working voluntarily to gain work experience and improve communication and written skills.

• Answering all incoming calls and directing them to the right members of staff
• Organizing communal events in the Borough
• Meeting residents and promoting social events

Sales Assistant - Haya's Couture - Pakistan

(2008-06 - 2010-12)

Working as a sales assistant in Haya's, a designer clothes boutique.

• Greeting and serving customers from the moment they enter the shop
• Advising customers on queries ranging from stock availability to special promotions and offers
• Ensuring the shop floor area was always kept clean and presentable

A Level Equivalent - Accounts - Leadership College Pakistan