Infant Care Specialist – Nurture Early Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training programs

Supportive team

Career advancement

Paid time off

Modern facilities

Staff discounts

Performance reviews

Klerksdorp community

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Infant Care Specialist to join our childcare facility in Klerksdorp, North West. You will provide dedicated care for infants from birth to 18 months, fostering safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate experiences.

The ideal candidate has prior infant-care experience, an Early Childhood Development qualification is desirable, and you will hold infant CPR/First Aid certification with the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with infants in a professional childcare setting.
• CPR and Infant First Aid certification required.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check.
• Qualification in Early Childhood Development or related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision for a small group of infants, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Attend to physical needs: feeding, diapering and comforting.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to stimulate development.
• Foster warm, responsive relationships with each infant.
• Observe and document developmental milestones, feeding, and sleep patterns.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary infant care environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents about child day, progress and concerns.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with staff for cohesive infant care.
• Participate in ongoing professional development in infant care.

Education

Early Childhood Development qualification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Infant Care Specialist to join our childcare facility in Klerksdorp, North West. You will provide dedicated care for infants from birth to 18 months, fostering safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate experiences.

The ideal candidate has prior infant-care experience, an Early Childhood Development qualification is desirable, and you will hold infant CPR/First Aid certification with the ability to pass a background check.