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Childcare giver Career Profile— Female, age 35 (ID #3953)

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1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Childcare giver do?

  What field is your job in?

childcare

  What is your job title?

Childcare giver

  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 home care children in my own home.

  How long have you been employed in this position?

4

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

50

  Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

Duties include nurturing the children, helping them grow into their own unique individuals.Teaching them their ABC\\\'s, numbers, colors an etc,changing diapers,making and feeding them all snacks and meals.

  What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

6000

  What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

13000

  Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

NA

  Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

No I love what I do, in childcare you can never be compensated enough taking care of little ones

2. Work environment!

  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 works around children and having communication with the parents

  Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?

No

  Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?

No

  Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it

I work at home which is benefical to me so I can stay home with my own children

  Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.

  • 3 Income
  • 7 Work Environment - co-workers
  • 8 Work Environment - supervisors
  • 6 Benefits
  • 5 Hours
  • 1 Level of responsibility
  • 4 The actual "work" you do at your job
  • 2 Job Title

3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours?

  If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?

I would probably tell them to make sure their kid is child safe.Be strict on what hours you are open and always have a contract.

  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)

social skills,patience,understanding, maternal instincts

  Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?

No

  What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?

Be patient with children each child learns on their own level.Each child is their own individual.Do not judge a child by what another one does.



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