Special Needs Teacher / Childminder / Caregiver

KIDIBLISS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company transportation provided.

Job summary

KIDIBLISS PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks caring, patient Special Needs Childminders to provide routine care, supervision and engaging activities for CYPs aged 2–21 with higher support needs.

Assignments may be at children’s homes or designated premises. Experience with children and special needs training is required, along with the ability to provide safe, compassionate care and coordinate with placement staff.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience caring for children, including own children or professional childminding.
• Relevant special needs training certificates.
• Willingness to care for children with disabilities or higher support needs.
• Patient, compassionate and responsible with a genuine interest in supporting CYPs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours calmly and appropriately.
• Good communication with placement staff and professionals.
• Willingness to work shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to pass required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety and wellbeing of CYPs with higher care needs within the designated premises.
• Plan and engage CYPs in age-appropriate activities to support development.
• Assist with meals, personal hygiene and other personal care needs.
• Support school preparation when required.
• Accompany CYPs to medical appointments or procedures as needed.
• Maintain records of CYPs' daily activities and events.
• Inform staff of concerns or changes in CYPs' condition promptly.
• Assist staff in managing challenging behaviours and de-escalation when necessary.
• Support transitions, including admission, stabilisation and discharge arrangements.
• Bring CYPs' school uniforms home for washing.
• Perform other duties related to care and well-being.

Skills

Caring & patient

Good communication

Record keeping

Behaviour management

Flexibility for shifts

Education

Special needs training certificates

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking caring, patient, and responsible individuals to join our team as Special Needs Childminders. You will provide routine care, supervision, and engagement activities for Children and Young Persons (CYPs) aged approximately 2 to 21 years old who may have higher care needs, disabilities, or medical conditions.

Assignments may take place at children’s homes, children’s disability homes, or other designated placement premises. The ideal candidate should have experience caring for children, relevant special needs training, and the ability to provide safe, supportive, and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Monitor and ensure the safety and well-being of CYPs with higher care needs, disabilities, or medical conditions within the designated premises.

2. Plan and engage CYPs in age-appropriate activities to support their development and well-being.

3. Support daily routines, including meals, feeding, personal hygiene, and other personal care needs.

4. Assist CYPs with school preparation when required.

5. Accompany CYPs for medical appointments or procedures as required.

6. Maintain proper records of CYPs’ daily activities and significant events.

7. Promptly inform designated placement staff and PSV officers of any concerns, incidents, or changes in the CYPs’ condition.

8. Assist designated placement staff in managing challenging behaviours and supporting de-escalation when necessary.

9. Support placement transitions, including admission, stabilisation, and discharge arrangements.

10. Bring the CYPs’ school uniforms home for washing when required.

11. Perform other duties related to the care and well-being of CYPs as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience caring for children, including experience with your own children or professional childminding experience.

• Relevant special needs training certificates.

• Willingness to care for children and youths with disabilities, medical conditions, or higher support needs.

• Patient, compassionate, and responsible, with a genuine interest in supporting children and youths.

• Ability to manage challenging behaviours calmly and appropriately.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work with placement staff and relevant professionals.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and report incidents or concerns promptly.

• Willingness to work shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

• Ability to pass the required background checks.

Working Hours and Hourly Rates

Weekdays (Monday to Friday)

• Morning Shift: 7am – 3pm ($18 per hour)

• Afternoon Shift: 3pm – 11pm ($18 per hour before 7pm and $24 per hour from 7pm onwards)

• Night Shift: 11pm – 7am ($24 per hour)

Weekends and Public Holidays

• Morning Shift: 7am – 3pm ($22 per hour)

• Afternoon Shift: 3pm – 11pm ($22 per hour before 7pm and $28 per hour from 7pm onwards)

• Night Shift: 11pm – 7am ($28 per hour)
  

  Company transportation provided.