Infant Care Specialist - Flexible Part-Time

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Flexible part-time hours

Training opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an Infant Care Specialist to care for babies 0–18 months. The role emphasizes safety, feeding, sleep routines, and developmental activities in a nurturing setting.

Ideal candidates have infant-care experience, relevant certifications (Early Childhood/First Aid & CPR), and excellent communication with parents and staff. Flexible part-time hours offered in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience caring for infants 0–18 months in a daycare or nursery.
• Qualified or certified in Early Childhood Development or Infant Care is preferred.
• Understanding of infant developmental milestones and care practices.
• Excellent feeding, comforting, and hygiene skills for infants.
• Patience, gentleness and calm demeanor; strong communication with parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, safe, and hygienic care for infants at all times.
• Attend to feeding, diapering, and napping per individual schedules.
• Engage infants with age-appropriate sensory activities and gentle play.
• Maintain a calm environment conducive to rest and sleep.
• Observe and report infant well-being to supervisor and parents.
• Keep infant care area clean and organized; manage feeding equipment.
• Document daily activities including sleep patterns and milestones.
• Build warm relationships with infants and families; collaborate with staff.
• Adhere to health, safety, and hygiene protocols for infant care in Vereeniging.

Skills

Infant care

Patience

Communication

Observation

Hygiene practices

Education

Early Childhood Development certification

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an Infant Care Specialist to care for babies 0–18 months. The role emphasizes safety, feeding, sleep routines, and developmental activities in a nurturing setting.

Ideal candidates have infant-care experience, relevant certifications (Early Childhood/First Aid & CPR), and excellent communication with parents and staff. Flexible part-time hours offered in a supportive team environment.