Child Carers provide care and supervision for children in residential homes and non-residential childcare centres.
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.
Tasks
• 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