Page 402 - JobsPlus - Occupational Handbook

• A Vaccination Record that should include 2 MMR injections and 3 Hepatitis B injections
• A Certificate in First Aid (Paediatric)
• Food Handling Licence B
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Child Care Workers are expected to have:
• An understanding of child behaviour and ability
• An understanding of child development and the signs of abnormal development in children
• The ability to come up with age-appropriate games and other play activities
• Storytelling skills
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
Transferable skills should include:
• Written and verbal communication skills in Maltese and English
• Numeracy skills
• IT skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and the ability to take timely
decisions
• Time management skills and the ability to multitask
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A caring attitude
• A client-oriented approach
• A friendly and outgoing character
• A highly animated character which appeals
to children
• A passion for working with children
• Creativity
• Empathy
• Physical stamina
• Quick-thinking
• Respectful
Related career opportunities
• Care Worker Home Based
• Care Worker Institution Based
• Childcare Centre Manager
• Kindergarten Assistant
• Nanny
Jobsplus
402