Infant Care Specialist & Early Development Coach

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Medical aid

Professional development

Live-out

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Infant Care Specialist and Early Development Coach for a newborn in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role is full-time and live-out, based in a private home, focusing on health, safety, and developmental activities.

You will implement routines, monitor growth, and communicate daily milestones with the family, ensuring a nurturing, secure environment aligned with best practices in infant care.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional infant care experience.
• Knowledge of infant sleep, feeding, and developmental milestones.
• Certification in Early Childhood Development or related field is desirable.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification for infants and children.
• Excellent communication, observation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive care for a newborn infant and meet physical and emotional needs.
• Establish and maintain daily routines for feeding, sleeping, and playtime.
• Implement age-appropriate developmental activities to stimulate motor, sensory, and cognitive growth.
• Monitor infant health and report concerns to the parents.
• Prepare bottles and assist with feeding schedules; manage nursery duties.

Education

Certification in Early Childhood Development

Tools

First Aid & CPR for infants

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a discerning family in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Infant Care Specialist and Early Development Coach for their newborn baby. This highly responsible role involves providing expert care for the infant, establishing healthy routines, and implementing age-appropriate developmental activities designed to stimulate cognitive, motor, and sensory growth. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of infant development, a nurturing and calm demeanor, and a proactive approach to ensuring the baby's health, safety, and overall well-being. This is a full-time, live-out position based in a beautiful home in Nelspruit.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and loving care for a newborn infant, ensuring all physical and emotional needs are met.
• Establish and maintain consistent daily routines for feeding, sleeping, and playtime.
• Implement age-appropriate developmental activities to encourage motor skills, sensory exploration, and cognitive development.
• Monitor the infant's health, growth, and well-being, and report any concerns to the parents.
• Prepare bottles and assist with or manage feeding schedules.
• Ensure the infant's living environment is clean, safe, and stimulating.
• Perform light nursery duties, such as managing the infant's laundry and tidying the nursery.
• Maintain a secure and nurturing atmosphere that promotes attachment and security.
• Communicate regularly with parents about the infant's day, milestones, and development.
• Stay current with best practices in infant care and early childhood development.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience caring for infants and newborns, preferably as a nanny or specialist.
• Proven knowledge of infant sleep patterns, feeding techniques, and developmental milestones.
• Certification in Early Childhood Development, Infant Care, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification, specifically for infants and children.
• Excellent communication, observation, and problem-solving skills.
• A calm, patient, nurturing, and responsible personality.
• Ability to establish and maintain consistent routines.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa and reside in or be willing to relocate to Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.
• Excellent references from previous infant care positions.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary based on extensive experience and qualifications.
• Full-time position with a consistent work schedule.
• Paid annual leave and public holidays.
• Supportive and respectful relationship with the family.
• Contribution towards medical aid.
• Opportunities for professional development in infant care.