Toddler Caregiver

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive team

Professional development

Community focus

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a warm, patient Toddler Caregiver for a role in Mahikeng, North West. You will provide daily care and developmental support for toddlers, creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where they can explore, learn and grow.

The role involves implementing age-appropriate activities, supporting healthy routines, and collaborating with parents and colleagues to ensure consistent, loving care that supports early childhood development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience caring for toddlers or in a childcare setting.
• Knowledge of toddler development stages and best practices.
• Excellent communication, patience, and nurturing skills.
• Ability to create a safe, stimulating environment for exploration and learning.
• First Aid and CPR certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, nurturing care for toddlers, ensuring safety and well-being at all times.
• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, and physical development.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks suitable for toddlers.
• Assist with daily routines, including napping, feeding, and hygiene, with patience and care.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating learning environment for the children in Mahikeng.

Skills

Toddler care

Child development

Communication

Patience

Safety awareness

Education

First Aid & CPR certification

Childcare training

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a warm, patient, and experienced Toddler Caregiver to join their dedicated team in Mahikeng, North West . You will be responsible for the daily care and developmental support of toddlers, creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where they can explore, learn, and grow. This role involves implementing age-appropriate activities, ensuring children's health and safety, and fostering positive social and emotional development. You will work closely with parents and colleagues to provide consistent and loving care, contributing to a positive early learning experience in the Mahikeng area.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and nurturing care for toddlers, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, and physical development.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks suitable for toddlers.
• Assist with daily routines, including napping, feeding, and hygiene, with patience and care.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating learning environment for the children in Mahikeng .

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a caregiver for toddlers or in a childcare setting.
• Knowledge of toddler development stages and best practices in childcare.
• Excellent communication, patience, and nurturing skills.
• Ability to create a safe and stimulating environment that encourages exploration and learning.
• First Aid and CPR certification is highly desirable for this role in Mahikeng .

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development in early childhood care.
• Work within a community focused on providing quality childcare in Mahikeng .
• Make a positive impact on the early development of young children.