Volunteer - creche worker

Working with young children is demanding but very rewarding, and can be lots of fun!
Volunteers need a Working with Children Check.

Tasks:

1. To care for and nurture the children
2. Interact with the children
3. Assist with programmed activities
4. Follow directions given by senior staff/team leader
5. Maintain Health and Safety within the Centre

Duties:

1. Reading stories to children
2. Actively play and educate the children
3. Use appropriate wording to redirect misappropriate behaviour/actions
4. Disinfecting Childrens area and equipment
5. Assisting with meal times
6. Assisting children to settle at sleep time.
7. Assist in the supervision of children during free play time

Requirements

1. To exhibit appropriate behaviour and act as role models within the Centre and when around children at all times.
2. Dress appearance is to be appropriate to that of a childcare worker at all times (Neat casual clothing, and suitable shoes are required).
3. To use appropriate communication skills when interacting with parents of the children.
4. To use your own initiative to entertain the children with enjoyable, safe and educational activities during free play.
5. Position yourself so as you can see the children at all times.
6. Always report to the team leader about a child's behaviour before reporting it to the parents.
7. Always speak to the children with respect.
8. Implement child safety practices at all times.
9. No hot drinks to be taken into the children's area.
10. Abusive language is not to be used around the children or Centre.
11. There is to be no disciplining of children i.e. smacking, raising of voices, threatening.
    Use your common sense, you should not do anything the children should not do.
12. Always follow House/Centre policies and regulations
13. Please be responsible and reliable. If you are ill or unable to attend, please notify the house/Centre.
14. To practice good Work Place – Occupational Health & Safety procedures.
    

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