Maddie Downing

I am a motivated, approachable, and reliable individual eager to advance in my career. I thrive in both team settings and working independently, showcasing versatility. With a background spanning various professions, my most recent experience lies in an early years foundation child care setting. I bring a track record of responsibility and trustworthiness to every role I undertake.

Nursery Nurse - Hill Tops Day Nursery

(2023-01)

Excited to be part of the team at the nursery, where I play a crucial role in creating a safe and engaging environment for children to learn and grow.

• Setting up and maintaining the nursery floor and outdoor activities to create inviting and stimulating learning environments.
• Conducting daily health and safety checks to ensure the safety and security of all nursery areas.
• Supporting children's learning and development through various activities, extending their interests, and providing access to resources.
• Acting as a key worker for individual children, addressing their unique needs and fostering their learning journey.
• Assisting with children's toileting, hygiene, safety, medication, and other daily needs.
• Ensuring dietary requirements are met during lunchtime, encouraging healthy eating habits, and providing additional support when needed.
• Handling situations where children may feel unwell or sustain minor injuries, following protocols and maintaining accurate records.
• Engaging in assessments, collecting observations, photos, and samples of work to create a comprehensive learning journey shared with children and parents.
• Participating in planning meetings to review progress, plan future steps, and contribute to the nursery's development.
• Attending training sessions for personal development and maintaining a training log.
• Welcoming and assisting visitors to the nursery, including volunteers, students, and other professionals.
• Involvement in nursery activities beyond regular hours like Parents evenings, celebrations, and fundraisers.
• Building strong relationships with parents and caregivers to involve them in their child's learning and growth journey.

Order Picker/ Warehouse Operative - Amelia Knight and RSV

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

In my role, I handled daily tasks such as order picking using pick sheets, meeting deadlines, and preparing boxes of various sizes for the orders. It was crucial to ensure the correct amount of products were picked while maintaining warehouse operations and adhering to strict health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities encompassed order picking, packing, affixing security stickers to boxes, and leveraging both production line and warehouse expertise while prioritizing safety measures throughout the process.

Front of House Crew member - McDonald's

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

Versatile skills in customer service and operations! With experience in both front and back of house duties, I excel in taking orders, managing transactions, food preparation, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Thriving in fast-paced environments, I am adept at meeting targets and deadlines while delivering top-notch service.

Prince's Trust Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills - Prince's Trust (2023-01 - 2023-12)

City & Guilds Certificate in Employability Skills - City & Guilds

Aims Employability and development skills - Aims

Level 1- 2 Merit - English, Maths, Science, Childcare and IT - Ormiston Horizon Academy (2011-01 - 2016-12)