Vicky Phillips

I have a BTEC National Diploma in Early Years. I am honest, polite, friendly, caring and ambitious. I have worked in a variety of childcare settings during my college placements and since. I also have experience in a care setting and also retail. I can work well alone and as part of a team. I have a 22-year-old son and 2 daughters aged 16 and 13.

Early Years Practitioner at HDC, Dartmouth (2026-04 – 2026-07)

In my previous roles as an Early Years Practitioner & Nursery Nurse I was responsible for the care and wellbeing of babies & children aged 3 months to 4 years old.

• Preparing and producing nursery activity plans on a half term basis
• Planning and preparing healthy children's meals
• Arranging and supervising various walks and trips
• Supervising physical outdoor activities
• Producing individual care plans to support the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of each child
• Administering first aid when necessary
• Personal care (nappy changing, toileting, administering medications, etc)

Cleaner at HDC, Dartmouth (2024-08 – 2026-04)

Before I was an early years Practitioner at HDC Dartmouth, I was their cleaner. For this role, my duties included:

• Deep Cleaning and Sanitation of all areas throughout the Nursery
• Keyholding, including alarm setting at the end of each shift

Housekeeper at Seven Stars, Dartmouth (2025-07 – 2026-04)

Housekeeper at Dart Marina Hotel, Dartmouth (2021-07 – 2025-07)

In my role as part of the Housekeeping Team at Dart Marina Hotel, I was an experienced member of staff who was sometimes given Supervisory Roles to carry out.

• Money Handling & Transferring throughout the Hotel
• Room Moves for Guests
• Room Checking
• Cleaning of Guest Rooms to a very high standard
• Cleaning of Communal Areas & Amenities to a very high standard
• Quality Control of Linen and similar items

Dispensing Assistant at Lloyds Pharmacy, Dartmouth (2021-01 – 2021-07)

During my time as a Pharmacy Assistant with Superdrug & Lloyds I was also responsible for the following duties:

• Handling and dispensing of prescriptions
• Dealing with and distribution of confidential patient information
• Providing needle exchanges in a discreet, professional manner
• Ordering medication for patients
• Handling controlled drugs

Early Years Practitioner at HDC, Dartmouth (2020-11 – 2021-01)

Sales Assistant at Flowers For You, Buxton (2019-12 – 2020-05)

Nursery Nurse at Woodlings Nursery, Buxton (2019-03 – 2019-10)

Care Assistant at Andrew Care Ltd, Buxton (2018-04 – 2018-12)

Whilst working within previous care home settings, I was responsible for:

• Cleaning all residents rooms, bathrooms and communal areas
• Helping to wash and dress residents
• Supporting residents in their everyday routines, eating, walking, activities, toileting, etc

Domestic Assistant at Derby House Nursing Home, Buxton (2016-06 – 2016-09)

Waitress at Charlotte's Chocolate Shop, Buxton (2014-05 – 2014-09)

Sales Assistant at Superdrug, Buxton (2010-10 – 2012-01)

I have also had previous experience working within retail as both a Sales Assistant and a Pharmacy Assistant where I was responsible for the following duties:

• Handling money both through the tills and cashing up at the end of the working day
• Stock replenishment
• Dealing with customers queries and complaints in a polite, professional manner
• Stocktaking
• Opening and closing of the store
• Cashing Up at the end of each Working Day

Early Years Practitioner at Serpentine Nursery, Buxton (2009-01 – 2009-07)

Early Years Assistant at Cheeky Monkeys Nursery, Chapel-en-le-Frith (2008-03 – 2008-12)

Pharmacy Assistant at Superdrug, Buxton (2007-04 – 2008-02)

Sales Assistant at H&C Wilton Stores, Buxton (2003-07 – 2007-03)

Nanny at Mr & Mrs Gilliat-Smith, London (2003-01 – 2003-07)

Sales Assistant at Superdrug, Buxton (2000-09 – 2003-01)

BTEC National Diploma in Early Years – Stockport College of Further Education (2000-09 – 2002-07)

GCSEs – Buxton Community School (1995-09 – 2000-07)