Infant Care Specialist

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Paid time off

Sick leave

Childcare resources

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a dedicated Infant Care Specialist to provide loving, professional care for newborns to 18-month-olds, fostering safety, growth and attachment.

You will lead age-appropriate activities, maintain daily records, and communicate with parents and the centre management while upholding health and safety standards in a nurturing environment.

The role requires CPR/First Aid certification and a genuine passion for infant development.

Qualifications

• Recognized qualification in Early Childhood Development or infant care.
• Experience caring for infants in a professional setting.
• Certification in infant CPR and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for infants, including feeding, diapering, comforting, and supervising sleep schedules.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities designed to stimulate sensory, motor, cognitive, and social-emotional development.
• Ensure a safe and hygienic environment, adhering to health and safety protocols for infants.
• Build warm and trusting relationships with infants, responding to their needs and cues.
• Maintain detailed daily records of feeding, sleeping, and developmental milestones, and communicate observations to parents and management.

Skills

Infant care experience

Patience and empathy

Education

Early childhood development

Infant care qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is recruiting for a highly skilled and nurturing Infant Care Specialist to join their dedicated team in Durban . This critical role focuses on providing exceptional care and early developmental support for infants from birth to 18 months. The specialist will create a secure, stimulating, and loving environment that promotes infant growth, exploration, and emotional well-being. This is an opportunity to work within a well-established childcare centre in KwaZulu-Natal that prioritizes infant safety, sensory development, and building strong attachments, fostering a team of caregivers committed to the highest standards of infant care and early learning, offering a rewarding career path in nurturing the youngest members of our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for infants, including feeding, diapering, comforting, and supervising sleep schedules.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities designed to stimulate sensory, motor, cognitive, and social-emotional development.
• Ensure a safe and hygienic environment, adhering strictly to all health and safety protocols for infants.
• Build warm and trusting relationships with infants, responding sensitively to their individual needs and cues.
• Maintain detailed daily records of feeding, sleeping, and developmental milestones, communicating observations to parents and the centre management.

Requirements

• Recognized qualification in Early Childhood Development or infant care.
• Demonstrable experience in caring for infants in a professional setting.
• Knowledge of infant health, safety, and developmental best practices.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for infant care.
• Certification in infant CPR and First Aid is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A positive and supportive team culture.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Access to excellent childcare resources and facilities.