Recipients of the Child Care Assistant (Basic Skills) credential have demonstrated concept proficiency and completed the following tasks:
Student demonstrates work ethics/employability skills:
- ___ Reports to work area and dresses appropriately for work.
- ___ Has all supplies needed to perform work
- ___ Starts work promptly
- ___ Asks instructor for assistance if needed.
- ___ Stays on task. (Does not abuse bathroom or water breaks)
- ___ Follows safety rules and demonstrates correct social skills at all times.
- ___ Asks instructor for work assignment if necessary
- ___ Cleans up work area at the end of the period without being asked
- ___ Works cooperatively with others on group projects
- ___ Works independently after being assigned a task
- ___ Accepts constructive criticism
- ___ Notifies school/employer of absence or tardiness
- ___ Accepts and performs additional tasks willingly
Student maintains a safe work environment by:
- ___ Following universal safety precautions
- ___ Storing all equipment, materials and supplies correctly
- ___ Following cleanup procedures at end of the workday
- ___ Performing basic and/or routine maintenance of equipment
Student is familiar with safety concepts and safe work habits:
- ___ Displays a safe attitude when working
- ___ Performs work in a safe manner with out being told
- ___ Identifies potential dangers and understands their consequences in independent work situations.
Student can perform the following skills:
- ___ Holds/lifts/carries infants appropriately
- ___ Feeds infant or toddler
- ___ Diapers infant or toddler
- ___ Monitors toddlers/infants
- ___ Contact supervisor when first aid is needed
- ___ Puts infant/toddler down for a nap
- ___ Monitors toddler during toilet training
- ___ Cleans the nursery
- ___ Participates in CPR training
- ___ Participates in child development classes
- ___ Interacts appropriately with infants/toddlers
- ___ Participates in emergency procedures training