Childcare Assistant
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Under the instructions of childcare workers, perform tasks such as watching over nursery children, assisting with play, helping with meals and toileting, and maintaining the environment.
Description
Childcare assistants work at childcare sites as support staff for childcare workers. They handle a wide range of tasks including ensuring the safety and health management of nursery children, assisting with play and activities, monitoring meals and toileting, preparing and cleaning up teaching materials and toys, and cleaning and disinfecting facilities. While collaborating with childcare workers to support the growth of each child, they play an important role in creating a safe and comfortable childcare environment through communication with parents.
Future Outlook
Although the overall demand for childcare workers is stable due to declining birthrates, employment as childcare assistants is expected to continue to be secured.
Personality Traits
Cheerful Personality / Compassionate / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Childcare Worker → After-School Childcare Instructor → Kindergarten Teacher → Support Staff for Children with Disabilities
Required Skills
Child Interaction Skills / Cooking and Serving / Environmental Maintenance / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Childcare Worker Qualification / Early Childhood Psychology / Nutrition Education Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure children's safety, it is necessary to notice even slight changes. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth interactions with children, parents, and childcare workers are essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for tasks such as carrying children and prolonged standing work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Work in collaboration with childcare workers and other staff. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced logical thinking is not required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical tasks are few. |
Aliases
- Childcare Support Staff
Related Jobs
- After-School Childcare Instructor
- Babysitter
- Childcare Worker
- Kindergarten Teacher