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auxiliary childcare worker
Employed in a hospital, a nursery or a maternal and child protection center (PMI), the childcare assistant ensures the physical well-being of infants and young children. Whether they are healthy, sick or disabled, he gives them the essential care for their hygiene. In crèche, daycare and reception center, he also participates in educational activities.
Professional life
Strong competition
Of the 60,000 childcare assistants, 99% are women. Opportunities differ depending on the region, type of structure or service. Job opportunities are fewer in the provinces. In nurseries and daycare centers, childcare assistants compete with childminders. However, certain sectors are becoming buoyant. For example, home care or neonatology services (study and treatment of newborn illnesses, etc.).
Evolution by competition
After 3 years of experience in the hospital or medico-social sector, the childcare assistant can take the entrance examination for Ifsi (nursing training institutes) to prepare for the state nursing diploma. She will then benefit from an adapted general knowledge test and reserved places within the training centers. She can also take the entrance exam for schools for educators of young children or become a caregiver after appropriate training. Minimum wage.
Working conditions
Teamwork
Depending on the characteristics of the structure where he works, the professional missions of the childcare assistant may differ significantly. But he always works within a team made up of medical staff on the one hand and social workers on the other. Depending on the case, his professional activity is placed under the responsibility of a doctor, a nurse or an educator of young children.
Variable hours
In the hospital, continuity of care requires staff to be present 24 hours a day. The auxiliary therefore follows the work shifts of the teams and departments, according to a schedule established in advance, within the limit of 35 hours per week.
In reception facilities and daycare centers
In crèches and daycare centers, opening hours are adapted to follow parents' working hours. In large cities, there are also daycare centers open late in the evening, or even all night (hospitals, care services, companies working two or three shifts, etc.).
SKILLS
Patience and gentleness
To exercise this profession, loving little ones is not a sufficient criterion. Patience, availability and gentleness are required to work all day with young children. Likewise, good health and strong psychological balance are necessary to invest in this profession.
Dynamism and authority
To propose and carry out educational activities, initiative, dynamism and authority are welcome. Imagination and animation skills must be complemented by a great sense of responsibility, rigor and constant attention. The vigilance of the childcare assistant is in fact constantly required!
Listening to parents
Contact with family remains important on a daily basis. In the interests of the child, the childcare assistant remains keen to maintain a satisfactory relationship with the family. His kindness helps him play a supportive role with parents. Furthermore, it is increasingly involved in the reception and social integration of children with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
Nature of the work
Taking care of babies
In a maternity or hospital center, the childcare assistant provides routine care to newborns or young children. He monitors their weight and temperature curve, ensures their hygiene, prepares the bottles. He also supports the mother in learning how to care for the baby. Finally, it is he who ensures the maintenance of the child's room and the equipment used.
Advise mothers
In a PMI (maternal and child protection) center, it welcomes future mothers and young mothers with their babies. He attends consultations given by the doctor, manages files and, alongside the childcare worker, visits families to advise young mothers.
Learn autonomy
In a crèche, the rhythm of the childcare assistant follows that of the children. He takes care of their hygiene and their diet, teaching autonomy to older children. The organization of games and early learning activities constitutes another important part of his work. It helps develop the child's socialization before entering school.
Training to enter the profession
The childcare assistant state diploma
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