Infant Care Specialist & Development Coach - Nanny

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Infant Care Specialist and Early Development Coach in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA. The role focuses on nurturing the infant's physical, cognitive, and emotional development, with responsibilities for feeding, sleep schedules, and engaging sensory activities.

The ideal candidate will have infant care expertise, First Aid/CPR for infants, strong observation skills, and excellent communication with parents.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with infants in a caregiver role.
• Strong ability to observe infant cues and milestones.
• Excellent communication with parents and guardians.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care for an infant, ensuring safety, health, and well-being at all times.
• Establish and maintain consistent routines for feeding, napping, and playtime.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate sensory activities to stimulate development.
• Monitor developmental progress and report concerns to parents.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary infant environment including feeding and sleeping spaces.
• Perform basic infant care tasks such as diapering, bathing, and dressing.
• Engage the infant with gentle interaction and responsive communication.
• Prepare infant formula or follow feeding instructions meticulously.
• Maintain open communication with parents about the infant's day and development.
• Respond promptly to the infant's needs and cues.

Skills

Infant care experience

Observation skills

Communication with parents

Education

First Aid and CPR certification for infants

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Infant Care Specialist and Early Development Coach in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA. The role focuses on nurturing the infant's physical, cognitive, and emotional development, with responsibilities for feeding, sleep schedules, and engaging sensory activities.

The ideal candidate will have infant care expertise, First Aid/CPR for infants, strong observation skills, and excellent communication with parents.