Senior Support Staff (Caregiver) at Mombasa County Public Service Board

Job Description

• Provide daily care, supervision, and protection of children aged 6 months to 3 years. assist children with feeding, bathing, toileting, diaper changing, and personal hygiene.
• Ensure a safe, clean, healthy, and stimulating environment for children. organize age-appropriate play, learning, and developmental activities.
• Monitor children's health, growth, behavior, and general well-being.
• Administer basic first aid and promptly report illnesses, injuries, or emergencies.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of childcare facilities, equipment, toys, and bedding.
• Support implementation of nutrition, health, and child protection programmes.
• Keep records on attendance, feeding schedules, and children's daily activities.
• Receive and release children to authorized parents or guardians.
• Promote positive social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of children.
• Liaise with parents, ecde teachers, health workers, and other stakeholders on matters affecting children's welfare.
• Ensure compliance with childcare policies, safeguarding standards, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Assist in preparation and serving of meals and snacks where applicable.
• Report any cases of neglect, abuse, or child protection concerns through the appropriate channels.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Kenya certificate of secondary education (kcse) minimum grade d (plain) or equivalent.
• Certificate in child care, early childhood development, community health, nursing assistant, or a related field from a recognized institution,
• Demonstrated ability to handle infants and young children,
• Good communication and interpersonal skills,
• Certificate of good conduct.