POST

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• DAYCARE ASSISTANT

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent
• One year of working experience in a childcare setting
• First Aid Qualification

SKILLS AND ABILITIE

•   An understanding of the importance of play and the importance of parental involvement Abilities
• The post holder must be friendly, caring, helpful and flexible.
• Must also possess good listening skills, have patience, understanding and a non-judgmental attitude.
• Knowledge of health & safety standards and requirements is an added advantage
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

•  Ensure the overall safety and well being of the children.
• Provide a caring, stimulating environment for the children.
• Ensure a high standard of hygiene on the premises.
• Keep parents up to date on their child’s progress.
•  Ensure that play rooms are prepared and set out in readiness each day.
• Help provide and take part in all KFH related activities.
• Attend staff meetings and help to prepare forward plans for the daycare  programme of activities.
• Maintain records of all children at the facility
• Advise the daycare Supervisor of any matter requiring their attention.
• Keep strictly confidential any personal information regarding the children, their families or others.
• Ensure that each child is well cared for as per the daycare standards, including cleanliness, nutrition, and safety
• Undertake relevant training where necessary.