Infant Care Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Infant Care Specialist for an early learning centre in Bloemfontein. You will provide nurturing care for infants aged 0-18 months, creating a safe, hygienic environment to support exploration, learning and growth.

The role requires experience with infants, knowledge of development milestones, CPR/First Aid certification, strong communication with parents, and a calm, patient demeanor. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants in professional childcare.
• Knowledge of infant development stages and caregiving best practices.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification is essential.
• Ability to safely handle feeding and sleep routines for infants.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for parent engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and nurturing care for infants, ensuring safety and emotional well-being.
• Implement age-appropriate activities to promote sensory exploration, motor skills, and early cognition.
• Maintain strict hygiene standards in nursery environments including feeding and sleeping areas.
• Respond sensitively to infants' cues for feeding, sleeping and comfort.
• Document daily routines and developmental observations including feeding and napping.
• Build positive relationships with parents and provide updates on child’s day.

Skills

Infant care

Communication with parents

Patience

Safety awareness

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Infant Care Specialist to join their early learning center in Bloemfontein. This vital role focuses on providing exceptional care and early developmental stimulation for infants aged 0-18 months. You will be responsible for creating a safe, hygienic, and loving environment where the youngest members of our community can explore, learn, and grow. The ideal candidate understands the unique needs of infants, is attuned to their developmental milestones, and excels at building trusting relationships with both children and their families, contributing to a foundation of secure attachment and positive early experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and nurturing care for infants, ensuring their physical safety and emotional well-being.
• Implement age-appropriate activities that promote sensory exploration, motor skill development, and early cognitive learning.
• Maintain strict hygiene standards for the nursery environment, including feeding areas and sleeping spaces.
• Respond sensitively to infants' cues for feeding, sleeping, and comfort.
• Document daily routines, including feeding, napping, and developmental observations.
• Build positive and supportive relationships with parents, providing updates on their child's day.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with infants in a professional childcare setting.
• Knowledge of infant development stages and caregiving best practices.
• Proficiency in safe handling, feeding, and sleep routines for infants.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for parent engagement.
• Patience, calmness, and a genuine love for nurturing very young children.
• Current certification in Infant CPR and First Aid is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for specialized training in infant care.
• Supportive and experienced team environment.
• Generous paid time off.
• A positive and stimulating work setting dedicated to early childhood development.