1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Child Care Provider do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Child Care
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What is your job title?
Child Care Provider
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
I am currently self-employed as a child care provider. I work alone taking care of and educating 5 children from 6:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
6
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
60
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I am responsible for the wellbeing and care of the five children in my care. I change diapers, feed, provide artwork and activities, potty train, and see that the children are safe at all times. Also I prepare the older children for going to kindergarten.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
10000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
12000
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
none
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
average
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
Yes my job entails me working with children on a daily basis. I really enjoy my job
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
No
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
No
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
I am the supervisor. There are no other employees
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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2 Income
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4 Work Environment - co-workers
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3 Work Environment - supervisors
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5 Benefits
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6 Hours
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7 Level of responsibility
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1 The actual "work" you do at your job
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8 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Make sure you are dedicated to it because it is not an easy job to take on.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
Patients, social skills, organizational skills, the ability to understand children and their needs.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes some training and education in childcare along with cpr and first aid training
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Think it through first. Make sure it is what you really want to do.
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