Childminder - Welkom Central

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 4,100 - 6,100; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a family in Welkom, Free State, SA in recruiting a compassionate childminder to care for an infant and toddler. The role emphasizes a loving home environment, safety, and developmental engagement.

The caregiver should be patient, experienced, and capable of planning age-appropriate activities, preparing meals, and maintaining daily routines with reliable communication to the parents. Salary is monthly and negotiable within a supportive household.

Qualifications

• Proven childcare experience with infants and toddlers.
• Love for children; patient, nurturing, responsible demeanor.
• Knowledge of infant/toddler development and care practices.
• Ability to plan age-appropriate activities.
• Excellent communication with parents.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification.
• Provide excellent, verifiable references.
• Familiarity with Welkom, Free State area.
• Commitment to a safe, hygienic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time care for infant and toddler, including feeding and diapering.
• Create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Engage children with age-appropriate activities, songs, and stories.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks.
• Maintain clean play areas and nursery.
• Establish and maintain daily routines for feeding, playing, sleeping.
• Monitor health and wellbeing; inform parents of concerns.
• Accompany children on walks to parks with supervision.
• Keep a daily log of activities, meals, and sleep.

Skills

Childcare experience

First Aid & CPR

References

Communication skills

Infant & toddler development knowledge

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a family residing in the accessible area of Welkom, Free State, is looking for a compassionate and experienced Childminder to care for their infant and toddler. This role is central to ensuring the healthy growth and development of the children in a loving and secure home environment. The ideal candidate will be nurturing, patient, and proactive in engaging the children with age-appropriate activities that stimulate learning and creativity. Our client is seeking a long-term commitment from a caregiver who can become a trusted extension of their family. The position is based in Welkom and offers a stable working environment within a residential setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full-time care for an infant and toddler, including feeding, changing diapers, and ensuring naps.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for the children to play and learn.
• Engage children in age-appropriate educational activities, songs, stories, and games to promote development.
• Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the children according to dietary guidelines.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the children's play areas and nursery.
• Establish and maintain consistent daily routines for feeding, playing, and sleeping.
• Monitor children's health and well-being, administering basic first aid if necessary and communicating any concerns to parents.
• Accompany children on walks or to nearby parks, ensuring constant supervision.
• Keep a daily log of the children's activities, feeding, and sleep patterns for parental review.

Requirements

• Proven experience in childcare, specifically with infants and toddlers, is essential.
• A genuine love for children and a patient, nurturing, and responsible demeanor.
• Knowledge of infant and toddler development stages and appropriate care practices.
• Ability to plan and execute age-appropriate activities.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with parents.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification is required.
• Must provide excellent, verifiable references.
• Familiarity with the Welkom, Free State area is advantageous.
• A commitment to maintaining a safe and hygienic environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive monthly salary and a stable working arrangement. This position provides the opportunity to work closely with a family in Welkom and play a significant role in the children's formative years. You will be part of a warm and appreciative household. Our client values their caregivers and aims to foster a respectful and professional working relationship.