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Job Description – Nursery Nurse

Purpose of post

To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and
intellectual care for children placed in the nursery.

To give support to other staff in the nursery.

To implement the daily routine within allocated room.

Responsible to Nursery Manager and Room Leader

Duties and responsibilities:
Adhering to the Policies and Procedures of the nursery. Complying with
The Children Act, Health and Safety legislation and OFSTED National
Standards.

To contribute to planning and preparation of activities, to meet
children's individual needs and ensuring progression for each child.

To observe and document observations of all children in allocated in
the room.

To keep a regularly updated developmental file for all key children.

Liaise with and support parents and other family members.

To be flexible within working practices of the nursery. Be prepared to
help when needed, including to undertake certain domestic tasks, ie
preparation of snack, washing up, etc.

To be involved in and contribute to all out of working hours activities, ie
monthly staff meetings, training courses, parents evenings, seasonal
events, etc. Offering all children equal opportunities with regard to
religious persuasion, racial origins, gender, disabilities, cultural or
linguistic background.

Positive management of children's behaviour.
Preparation, care, cleanliness and maintenance of the rooms and
equipment.
Providing a good role model for Nursery Assistants and students and
helping new staff to feel integrated to the team.

Supervision of snacks, meals and where appropriate preparation of
babies bottles or weaning food. Ensuring that mealtimes are a time of
pleasant social sharing.

Ensuring children have their nappies changed and they are kept clean
throughout the day.

Recording accidents on an accident form and ensuring the parent is
notified.

Documenting medicinal needs and administering medication.
Ensure someone known and agreed by the nursery collects the child.
To respect confidentiality of information received. Work as part of a
team and develop your role within the team.

Look upon the nursery as a whole and where your help can be most
utilised and be constantly aware of the needs of children.

To be aware of the high profile of the nursery and to uphold our high
standards at all times. To take a wide interest in all subject areas and
be prepared to further extend industry knowledge via relevant
publications and attendance relevant training courses.

Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the nursery
Manager or Owner.

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