What three responsibilities would you have as a childcare worker?

* Feeding o Cooking food o Putting the food in containers and freezing it o Taking food from the freezer to thaw daily o Preparing and reheating food o Feeding the child * Dressing o Putting and adjusting the level of clothing of the child to suit the environment o Ensuring that when going outdoors or changing environments that the child has sufficient spare clothing o Ensuring that the child has sufficient clean clothing. o Run loads of clothes washing regularly. * Comforting and Caring o Burping o Changing nappies o Bathing & Personal Hygiene of the child o Cuddling o Ensuring the child stays at a comfortable temperature o Helping the child to get to sleep, yet teaching the child to get to sleep without the help of others o Comforting the child when he/she is in pain (e.g. teething) * Playing & Teaching o Providing the baby with toys for play time o Suggesting the purchase of more educational toys appropriate to his age to further his development o Reading to the child o Talking and singing o Arts and Crafts o Playing physical games directly with the child * Safety o Ensuring that the child does not watch television until he/she is 2 years old, and then ensuring that the television is approved, planned, educational television only. o To ensure that the child is in a safe environment and out of danger at all times o To look out for and avoid potential hazards o To reduce risks and put forward suggestions to the parents about safety o Ensure that feeding equipment is cleaned properly and there is no risk of bacterial poisoning * Keeping a healthy routine o Ensuring the child is fed well to ensure abundant nutrition for healthy growth o Ensuring the child gets enough sleep during the day o Ensuring the child gets enough outdoor time, fresh air, and sunshine on his/her skin * Assisting the mother o Getting water and the cushion ready for breastfeeding o Occasionally reheating meals and snacks for the mother to ensure she has sufficient nutrition during breastfeeding o Bringing the child to the mother to request that the she provide the child with a breast feed at appropriate intervals. * Tiding o Ensuring that the environment is kept tidy o Ensure that toys are put away after use o Put away bowls, plates, cups etc after use o Wipe benchtops, tables, and surfaces after use o Fill and run the dishwasher, empty it, and keep the kitchen clean * Feedback o Reporting any issues or concerns back to the parent o Keeping track of items which may need to be monitored (e.g. feeding patterns, weight gain and progress, toilet patterns, etc)