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Qualifications

• CPR
• First Aid
• Teacher of swimming and water safety + Teacher of Infant and Pre-School Aquatics
• Currently working towards a post-graduate law degree.

Experience

I have worked with children of all ages through the swim school for over three years, as well as babysitting for almost 10 years. I have experience with a wide range of children from infants to teenagers as well as children with additional needs.

Why I love working in the creche

I love seeing the children grow and learn in the creche. Playing with the kids is always a highlight of my day. Watching them think and helping them figure out things like puzzles, games, and pictures is incredibly rewarding.

In my spare time I;

When I'm not studying, I love going to dance class, going to the gym and seeing friends.

Qualifications

• Certificate  IV in School-Based Education Support
• Provide First Aid Qualification

Experience

Previously I've worked as a lifeguard at Arena Joondalup, then moved to the creche when the pool shut down and loved it so much I stayed.

I have also worked with special needs children in primary schools doing relief as an Education Assistant.

I currently work in the creche and as a Bus Aide working with children from all over the world.

Why I love working in the creche

I love working in the creche because of the high energy environment and getting to spend one-on-one time with each child as they learn and explore new things.

In my spare time I;

In my spare time I'm a devoted player for the Joondalup Giants Rugby League Club. I've been playing league tag since I was 15 and love being a part of the club.

A little bit more about our Creche Attendant, Madi

Qualifications:

• First Aid and CPR Certs. 
• Working with Children’s Check
• Swim instructor 
• Currently studying nursing

Why you enjoy working in the crèche:

I enjoy working in the creche as I love meeting the kids, playing, and doing arts and craft. Seeing the kids grow, develop and learn new skills is so rewarding

Experience in childcare:

I have been working with kids since I was 14! I first did assistant dance teacher and causal baby sitting. I then moved on to swim teaching in 2021 which is how I started working at the creche. I have also been a regular nanny for a family for 2 years now which I love! 

Hobbies:

In my spare time I love to go the beach, bake, walk my dog, and watch my favourite TV shows. 

A little about our Crèche Attendant, Niki

Qualifications:

• CPR & First Aid in Childcare Setting
• Working with children check
• Fire Extinguisher
• Studied childcare in High School
• Certificate II in Animal Health and Welfare

Experience in childcare:

Creche attendant since 2022 but I have worked around children since I was 15 babysitting a range of different aged children.

Why she enjoys working at the crèche:

I love working at the creche because I get to meet lovely families and their children. I also love doing crafts activities with the children. It’s super rewarding seeing the children grow into their own personalities and build friendly relationships with them and their families over time. I also love working with all the amazing creche staff.

Hobbies:

• I love being creative and doing artsy things
• I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family
• I also enjoy spending time with animals and my pets

A little bit more about our Creche Attendant, Dawn

Qualifications:

• Provide First Aid & CPR 

Why you enjoy working in the crèche:

I love seeing the children grow from babies to crawling, then, walking, and then go to kindy, pre-primary, junior school, then high school. I feel privileged to be just a small part of their lives. To also build friendly relationships with the mums, and to work with great teams of ladies in the creche, (both past and present), and then have the children come in to see me when they are too old to attend creche. Sometimes, the cycle begins again, with the mums having more children, and to be part of the new generation of families all over again, is lovely and sometimes quite a humbling experience.

How long have you been working in the crèche:

Over 25 years! Seen a lot of generations of families come and go, and children that are now in primary school and still come to see me in the school holidays and give me hugs, which is lovely, and seeing parents in the café area who always acknowledge me, even if their children no longer come to crèche.

Hobbies:

I love supporting the West Coast Eagles, spending time with our grandsons, catching up with friends, and enjoying an ice-cream (now and again). I like nature programs (especially when lions are in them) and comedy/love story movies, and crime programs (who did it).

A little bit more about our Creche Attendant, Judit

Qualifications:

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• CPR
• First Aid

Experience in childcare:

I have been working at the Arena as a swimming teacher since 2016 and I have been working in childcare since 2018.

Why I love working in the creche:

I love spending time with the children because it is fun and I can teach them lots of activities, I also love working here because of all the fantastic creche staff members.

Hobbies:

In my spare time I like to paint or draw pictures, do yoga, cycle and some water activities.

A little bit more about our Creche Attendant, Gillian

Qualifications:

• BSc (Psych) Hon
• Dip Early Childhood Education and Care
• Cert III Education Support

Why you enjoy working in the crèche:

I enjoy the casual atmosphere and interacting with the parents and the children. The staff are friendly and all do their best for the children. It is a fun workplace. 

Hobbies:

Reading, watching old movies, walking my dog and catching up with friends and family.

A little about our Creche Attendant, Tyla

Qualifications:

• Certificate III and IV in Children, Families and community (Early Childhood education)

• Provide First Aid in an Education and Care setting

• Working with Children Check

Experience in childcare:

I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. I started with doing my high school work experience at primary schools and daycare centres, learning how to develop strong bonds with children but also learn how I can make activities fun and educational for all ages. Once I finished high school I went and got my qualifications straight away. During my Cert IV prac is where I came to VenuesWest and I never left.

Why I love working in the creche:

I love talking with the children in the creche while simply drawing a picture to see their imagination take over and what they can come up with, for beautiful relationships with both the children and parents and one of my favourites is with the babies and helping them develop from tummy time, to rolling, crawling ad waking while they are here with us, such a special moment to see so many children grow within our care here. I have loved my time here and still see so many children who are now 18 and full-grown adults that will wave hello or tell me about their achievements since I last passed them in the big world. It always will be the best feeling knowing that I have made an impact on the children in my care that they still remember me after years have passed.

Hobbies:

I am a mum of 2 children and 2 dogs. They all take up most of my time as my husband is FIFO. You may see my daughter and son in the creche with me sometimes, they will probably greet you at the door like they work here but they truly just love to try and make every child their best friend. When not at work my son and I practically live at the dance studio for my daughter who competitively dances and loves it. We have lived at the studio so may days a week my son has now joined 2 classes himself and well its now become both their hobbies! If we aren’t there we are normally out with friends and family, at a park trying to burn even more energy or playing with all our toys and crafts at home.

A little about our Crèche Attendant, Regina

Qualifications:

• Royal Society of Arts examinations in Secretarial and Business studies
• Business Administration Certificate III
• Toolbox Parenting course
• Royal Life Saving childcare first aid course

Experience in Childcare: 

• Nanny in America to two beautiful little girls for two years.
• I come from a big Irish family; I have lots of experience looking after my siblings, cousins and friends children.
• I have my own three gorgeous sons.

Why I enjoy working in the crèche:

Because the gorgeous children greet you with a big smile in the mornings, which is a lovely way to start your work day. It is without doubt one of the most rewarding jobs that I have had. Watching the children grow into their next stages of development is a joy to watch.

How long have you been working in the crèche?

I have been working in the crèche since March 2018 and I go to work with a smile, looking forward to each day in crèche. I feel very privileged to be trusted with other people’s children.

Hobbies:

• I love holidaying and spending quality time with my family. I love my exercise classes and a catch up for coffee afterwards with my lovely friends.
• A funny fact about me is I am in a bookclub as my friends and I call it, but we haven’t read or talked about a book in years in the club. I love to play with balloons and bubbles.

The crèche service at Arena is to be recommended because:

• You can see that the staff and children are happily engaged with each other.
• Children are very well supervised.
• The crèche is bright and clean.
• The children are encouraged to mix with each other through fun games.
• Children learn how to have fun through play. They learn how to share with other children and to take turns. When children enjoy their play time and learn from it, it then sets them up to want to continue learning in the future when they go to school. Children learn so much from play in that they have a natural curiosity and though play their curiosity is widened. 

A little about our Crèche Supervisor, Sue

Qualifications:

• Associate Diploma in childcare
• Provide First Aid in an Education and Care setting
• Fire extinguisher

Experience in childcare:

• I have worked for VenuesWest since 2011 in an Attendant and Supervisory roles.
• I have a long-standing career in childcare working in the industry for many years. I have had the opportunity to work in a Director role in a couple of Day Care Centers and as a Qualified Worker.

Why I love working in the creche:

• I find it a very rewarding job; I enjoy watching the children develop and grow into independent individuals.
• Spending quality time with each child
• Getting to know each family.
• Working with my team members.

Hobbies:

• Enjoy spending time with family and friends.
• Going to the beach, swimming and going for walks.
• Spending time with my dog.
• Travelling and watching the sunrise and sunsets