Childcare workers (also known as Day-care Workers) take care of children when their families are at work. Their primary duties include ensuring that the children in their care are safe, fed, and engaged in developmental activities. Childcare Worker Responsibilities: • Ensure that children are safe and that their everyday needs are met – this may include diapering, dressing, grooming, and feeding. • Engage in positive interaction with children to build confidence and self-esteem. • Ensure children are kept active, entertained, and engaged in developmental activities. • Effectively discipline children who are misbehaving. • Plan and oversee daily schedules. Childcare Worker Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent. • A qualification in childcare, child development, or childhood education may be required. • Knowledge of the stages of childhood development. • Good communication skills to report on the child’s individual needs/performance/development to superiors or parents. • Physical energy to run around after children all day. • First aid training is strongly preferred. • Clean criminal record/background check. • Good references.

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