Childcare Workers
Career Snapshot
ABOUT CHILDCARE WORKER CAREERS
Nothing is more vital than proper child rearing. And whether working as a day care centre staffer, camp counsellor, or teacher aide, a childcare worker's job is to nurture. Finger painting, show-and-tell, and group projects are more than just ways to keep kids entertained. They assist children in developing communication skills, self-confidence, and learning how to collaborate with others.
In addition to outstanding teaching abilities, childcare staff must be tolerant with difficult children or demanding parents. Of course, it's also critical to like working with children. Working as a childcare provider is not always simple. Few things, however, are more fulfilling than knowing you helped a young mind and body build and thrive.
Characteristics
Work closely with team members, clients etc.

Comfort of the work setting

Exposure to extreme environmental conditions

Exposure to job hazards

Physical demands

Leadership

Critical decision making

Level of responsibilities

Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines

Competition for this position

Communication with others

Dealing and handling conflicts

Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Getting Information

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Thinking Creatively

Areas of Study
Administration and Management

Customer and Personal Service

Education and Training

English Language

Mathematics

Personnel and Human Resources

Psychology

Public Safety and Security

Degrees
Colleges
Top Skills
Active Listening

Coordination

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Reading Comprehension

Service Orientation

Social Perceptiveness

Speaking
