Infant Care Specialist: Safe & Stimulating Beginnings

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Infant Care Specialist for their East London early learning center. You will provide dedicated care for infants, including feeding, changing, napping, and basic health routines, in a safe and loving environment.

The role emphasizes infant development, engaging sensory activities, and close communication with families and management to support each child’s early learning journey.

Qualifications

• Must have current Infant CPR certification.
• Must have Pediatric First Aid certification.
• Proven experience in infant care in a licensed centre.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for infants including feeding, diapering and hygiene with safety in mind.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities to support sensory and motor development.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and comply with health, safety and licensing rules.
• Observe and document milestones; communicate observations with parents and management.
• Build trusting relationships with families and support collaborative care.

Skills

Infant care

Observation skills

Communication skills

Education

Infant CPR Certification

Pediatric First Aid Certification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Infant Care Specialist for their East London early learning center. You will provide dedicated care for infants, including feeding, changing, napping, and basic health routines, in a safe and loving environment.

The role emphasizes infant development, engaging sensory activities, and close communication with families and management to support each child’s early learning journey.