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Child Care Worker

Child Care Workers provide care and supervision for children in programs such as long day care and occasional care, in childcare centres, hospitals and educational centres.

Experience, skills & training

Education required

Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training or Certificate IV.

Years of experience required

n/a

Soft skills required

  • Concern for Others
  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Stress Tolerance

Job Facts

Level of Job

n/a

Salary Range

$ (<$1,000 per week)

Day to day tasks

  • preparing materials for children's educational and recreational activities
  • managing children's behaviour and guiding their social development
  • entertaining children by reading and playing games
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