Overview
Child Carers provide care and supervision for children in residential homes and non-residential childcare centres.
Day-to-day
- assisting in the preparation of materials and equipment for children's education and recreational activities
- managing children's behaviour and guiding children's social development
- preparing and conducting activities for children
- entertaining children by reading and playing games
- supervising children in recreational activities
- supervising the daily routine of children
- supervising the hygiene of children.
Considerations
- Stressful
To become a Child Carer
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You usually need a certificate III in early childhood education and care to work as a Child Carer. This course is often undertaken through a traineeship.
Find a Certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
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