Description

• To attend to the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each resident;
• Assisting in the planning, supervising and implementing of the Child Care Program that is aligned to National Policy and the Philosophy of ‘Our Lady of The Wayside” Residence.    This will be done through :-

• Meeting child, recognizing their interest, challenges, styles, talents and pace of learning;

• Assisting in the preparation of the environment as a learning tool – which is decorated, ordered and attractive, in accordance with program goals and philosophy and maintaining a safe and healthy environment;

• Reporting progress of children – by keeping accident  reports; maintaining anecdotal records, maintaining confidentiality and a professional attitude;
• Reporting any suspicion of abuse;
• Maintaining open communication with Manager / Supervisor/ Caregivers / residents ;
• Maintaining close supervision over residents at all times;
• Inspecting, reporting and replacing damaged or lost materials;
• Attending in-service sessions / program and ALL staff meetings;
• Keeping all appropriate records such as :- records of attendance / time sheets/ incident reports/ feed chart/ medication chart etc..
• Supervising assistants, aides and volunteers;
• Meeting all applicable licensing regulations and standards
• coordinating field trip;