RE: Community Nursery Nurse.
by: Minxy - 23-10-08 13:38
hi gio!
for that senario i said that i could see that the mum was clearly stressed so i would go over and ask if she needed any help at all? maybe i could suggest that i occupy the toddler whislt she dealt with the baby. i would also record the incident and pass it on to the health visitor. im not sure if this is the right answer but i got the job so it must have been ok!!! i guess in those situations you just use your common sense, communication skills and try not to aggrivate the situation.
with the child protection issue - just say what you have been trained to do. you record all incidents puting the time the date and what was actually said or witnessed and pass all records onto the designated child protection officer in your place of work. just mention that all these records are private and need to be stored in accordance with the data protection act.
i really wouldnt worry hun. ive only worked in nurseries and preschools so this role will be very different and new to me. my interview was very relaxed with two woman asking the questions. when i get nervous i tend to talk loads so it felt like they didnt ask me much - maybe because i answered all their questions whislt waffling on!!!!
if you want to know anymore then just ask. but relax and sell yourself- good luck!!xxxx