A child care provider is someone who watches children.
A child care provider is also known as a babysitter.
A child care provider is typically hired for short-term or for a limited amount of time.
A child care provider can be paid hourly, or the daily rate can be paid.
A child care provider can also be paid per shift, or based on the number of children the provider watches.
A child care provider is a person who has completed child care courses, has a good understanding of child psychology, and has passed a state’s required child care licensing exam.
Child Caregiver Job Description
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We're looking for a Child Caregiver to come and join our team! We are a fun and loving group of people who love working with children. We are looking for someone who is patient, caring, and has a lot of energy. If you are looking for a fun and rewarding job, then this is the place for you!
Child Caregiver Duties:
- Provide direct care and guidance of client’s children
- Assist with development and maintenance of age-appropriate lesson plans and schedules
- Assist in development and execution of activities
- Recommend activities, crafts, toys, games, and other age appropriate materials to use for daily activities
- Develop learning plans according to age, interests, and abilities of children
- Maintain accurate records of all activities
- Meet with parents of children to discuss progress and any challenges
- Spend quality time with children
- Ensure safety of the children
- Provide children’s meal and snacks
- Educate children on personal hygiene and social development
- Arrange developmentally appropriate activities
- Recognize and respond to children who may have behavioral or emotional problems
- Record children’s activities, reinforce positive behavior, and maintain discipline
- Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment for the children
- Handle children in emergency situations
Child Caregiver Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day care, supervision, and discipline for assigned children
- Cooperate with the Program Manager and/or Case Manager to ensure adequate staff, resources, and services
- Provide prompt, loving, and nurturing care that will meet the developmental, emotional, social, and physical needs of the child and family
- Work with Program Manager and Case Manager to set up behavioral and developmental goals for each child
- Maintain accurate records on each child's daily activities, developmental progress, and behavior
- Assist with daily activities including feeding, bathing, changing, dressing, toileting, and playtime
- Prepare and supervise snacks, meals, and special events
- Provide transportation to and from daily activities
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for children
- Perform caregiver duties when needed and as defined by the Program Manager and/or Case Manager
- Assist other staff with custodial, housekeeping, and laundry duties
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Requirements And Skills:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must have a current First Aid and CPR Certification
- Strong and proven ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and other caregivers
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work successfully with volunteers
- Ability to develop and maintain a positive, and welcoming
At [Company Name], we value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that a diversity of voices makes us stronger and we encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, gender expressions, and ages.
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