Infant Care Specialist — Nurturing, Safe Learning

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid sick leave

Annual leave

Training in infant care

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a nurturing Infant Caregiver to provide safe, warm care for babies and toddlers in a licensed daycare setting. You will create a secure, stimulating environment and support early development through gentle interaction and age-appropriate activities.

The role requires experience in infant care, a strong understanding of development, and a commitment to health, safety, and sanitation standards. CPR/First Aid certification is required.

Qualifications

• Previous infant care experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification for infants.
• Ability to follow routines and child safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision for infants.
• Attend to infants' basic needs (feeding, diapering, comforting).
• Engage infants in age-appropriate play and activities.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary nursery environment.
• Document daily activities, feeding and sleep patterns.
• Communicate effectively with parents about routines and development.

Skills

Infant care

Patience

Warmth

Sanitation knowledge

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a nurturing Infant Caregiver to provide safe, warm care for babies and toddlers in a licensed daycare setting. You will create a secure, stimulating environment and support early development through gentle interaction and age-appropriate activities.

The role requires experience in infant care, a strong understanding of development, and a commitment to health, safety, and sanitation standards. CPR/First Aid certification is required.