Childcare Assistant – Happy Days Community Childcare, Fairgreen, Belturbet, Co. Cavan
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT CHILDCARE NETWORK LIMITED
Ref: #CES-2409493
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.
Job Description
Duties
This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
Responsibilities
* Enhance the child’s whole development within an environment of encouragement, under the direction of the Playgroup Leader.
* Develop and foster the child’s self-confidence and self-esteem through playgroup activities.
* Prepare materials/activities to help children learn through play.
* Assist & supervise children while at play.
* Assist in homework supervision if working in the after-school setting.
* Ensure health and safety: maintain safety and well-being of all children, meet health & safety standards, cooperate in fire drills, manage exits, check attendance records.
* Assist in cleaning and maintenance of facility, equipment, kitchen area, toilets & play areas.
* Set up and clear away of daily activities, ensuring health & safety standards are met.
* Assist in cleaning rotas and maintain a healthy environment.
* Attend meetings as appropriate with agreement from the General Manager.
* Help maintain records/reports.
* Assist in school collection of children if working in the after-school setting.
* Attend appropriate training necessary for the job.
* Assist in out-of-school camps run to facilitate school holidays & in-service days.
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