Infant Care Specialist

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Infant Care Specialist for their East London early learning center. You will provide dedicated care for infants, including feeding, changing, napping, and basic health routines, in a safe and loving environment.

The role emphasizes infant development, engaging sensory activities, and close communication with families and management to support each child’s early learning journey.

Qualifications

• Must have current Infant CPR certification.
• Must have Pediatric First Aid certification.
• Proven experience in infant care in a licensed centre.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for infants including feeding, diapering and hygiene with safety in mind.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities to support sensory and motor development.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and comply with health, safety and licensing rules.
• Observe and document milestones; communicate observations with parents and management.
• Build trusting relationships with families and support collaborative care.

Skills

Infant care

Observation skills

Communication skills

Education

Infant CPR Certification

Pediatric First Aid Certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and nurturing Infant Care Specialist to provide dedicated care for infants in their early learning center in East London . This crucial role focuses on creating a safe, stimulating, and loving environment where infants can explore, learn, and develop essential early skills. You will be responsible for meeting the unique needs of infants, including feeding, changing, napping, and engaging them in age-appropriate sensory and motor activities, all while ensuring the highest standards of health and safety. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of infant development and a passion for supporting the foundational growth of the youngest learners in East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for infants, attending to their physical needs such as feeding, diapering, and hygiene with utmost attention to detail and safety.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities that stimulate infants' sensory, motor, cognitive, and social-emotional development.
• Create a safe, clean, and nurturing environment, adhering strictly to all health, safety, and licensing regulations.
• Observe infants' development and behavior, documenting key milestones and communicating observations effectively with parents and the management team.
• Build trusting relationships with infants and their families, fostering open communication and a supportive partnership.

Requirements

• Proven experience in infant care, preferably within a licensed childcare facility or center.
• In-depth knowledge of infant development stages and best practices in early childhood education for babies.
• Current certifications in Infant CPR and Pediatric First Aid are mandatory.
• Excellent observation skills and the ability to respond sensitively to infants' cues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and caring demeanor.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to specialize in infant care within a reputable learning center in East London .
• Access to professional development and training opportunities focused on early childhood and infant development.
• A supportive and team-oriented work environment dedicated to quality childcare.
• The immense reward of contributing to the healthy and happy start for infants.