ASSESSMENT TASK 3: WORKPLACE OBSERVATIONS

Part A: Welcome baby and talk with family member/s

 Greet the parents

 Introduce yourself
 Ask about the history (medical and cultural practices) of the child

Part B: Support learning

 Developing and supporting children’s feelings of security and well-being

 Encouraging children to try, to have a go
 Making sure children can repeat experiences
 Giving children time and opportunity to develop their skills
 Using the learning opportunities already ‘built in’ and available (for example setting the table,
sorting out washing, learning to cross the road)
 Developing your own knowledge and understanding of child development and how children
think and learn
 Observing children, assessing what you see and planning to progress individual children’s
learning forward

Part C: Feed the baby

1. PREPARING BOTTLES FOR FORMULA

Clean Equipment

 Start by wiping down preparation area

 Wash hands with soapy water
 Wash bottles in hot soapy water
 Rinse thoroughly
 Squirt water through hole in teat.

Sterilize equipment
 Cover bottle
 Teat and ring with water and bring to the boil
 Boil in five minutes
 Use microwave, electric or chemical sterilizer following directions
 Store empty sterilized bottles in a sealed container in fridge.
 Be safe—keep children away from boiling water.

2. MAKING UP FORMULA

 Boil fresh tap water

 Cool for around 30 minutes until lukewarm
 It’s best to prepare only one bottle at a time.
 Store sterilized and sealed bottles in the fridge.
 Check instructions on formula tin for how much water to use, put this amount of cooled
boiled water in a sterilized bottle.
 Check instructions on tin for how many scoops of powder to use.

3. GETTING BOTTLE READY FOR FEEDING

 Put lid and teat on bottle

 Tap bottle gently so powder falls down into water
 Swirl and then shake bottle well to mix powder and water
 Shake bottle and squeeze a drop of liquid onto your wrist to test temperature and make
sure milk is flowing from teat.
Part D: Change nappy

PREPARATION
1. A good supply of clean nappies
2. Changing mat or towel
3. Baby wipes or cotton wool and warm water.
4. Nappy cream
5. A nappy disposal unit
6. A spare set of bay clothes just in case.

CHANGING
1. Start by washing your hands
2. Lie baby on their back on a changing mat
3. Unfasten the nappy tab an duse nappy to wipe away
4. Lift baby’s leg by holding the ankles and remove the dirty nappy
5. Use the warm water to clean baby’s nappy area

CLEANING
1. Fold the dirty nappy in your free hand
2. Place the nappy into sealed small bag and put in the bin
3. Wipe the baby hand
4. Put everything tidy up
5. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

Part E: Settle the baby for rest.

 Clumsiness
 Clinginess
 Crying
 Demands for attention;
 Boredom with toys.

Educators can demonstrate good practice by providing opportunities for sleep and rest according to the
needs of children. The environment should be created conducive to rest, e.g dim lighting , safe and
comfortable bedding .relaxing music, sleep and rest routines should be developed appropriate to the
child’s developmental stage.

1. Put baby to sleep on his back every time until his 1 year old. It’s not safe for a baby to sleep on his
side or tummy.
2. Dress baby in light sleep clothes--- remove any strings or ties from his pajamas and don’t cover his
head.
3. Give baby a pacifier--- pacifiers may help protect against sids.
4. Don’t use home cardiorespiratory monitors as a way to reduce the risk of sids.
 ASSESSMENT TASK 3
CARING FOR BABY/TODDLER
Complete this journal for two days while providing care for Baby/toddler 1. You must complete each part of the journal. When the journal is completed,
ask your supervisor to sign off the journal to indicate that it is a true account and that work was done in line with workplace policies and procedures, the
National Quality Framework and the approved learning framework.

Your assessor may ask you questions about your journal entries during a workplace visit.
Age of baby/toddler How will you refer to this baby/toddler? Do not use the baby/toddler’s name
22 months Jane
Is this the child who is new to the service or who has just changed rooms? Yes/No Provide details.

Jane moved into the Blue Room last week.

Day 1 Date Day 2 Date
Part A: Welcoming and settling baby/toddler into service
Day 1 Day 2
Describe how you greeted  Said hello to Mum and Jane.  Greeted Mum and Jane
the  Asked Jane to show me her new doll she was  Asked Mum if Jane told story about her first day in
baby/toddler and the family holding. day care
member and what you talked  Mum told me that Jane had a late sleeplast night  Mum told that Jane was quite excited in going to day
about. care

How did the baby/toddler  Teary eyes and looking to her mum  Jane was looking to her mum and waving her hand
react to separating from their  Jane was in separation anxiety  Jane was holding me while watching her mum
family member?

How did you help the
baby/toddler to settle into the
service? Does the
baby/toddler have any
separation rituals?
Did the baby/toddler have
any
particular needs during
 Mum always gives her an embrace and a kiss and
gives her over to the Educator.
 Jane likes to do goodbye kiss through the window as
she leaves – she does not like to leave the window
until she is out of sight.
 I reminded Jane that she would meet new friends at
the service today.
 I brought her inside the room with her new friends
and gave them colorful toys. .
 Jane is new to the group so she was taking time to
get into the group but she was trying to be friends
with other kids by assisting her to her needs.
 Mum always reminds Jane to be good and she will
get a doll when she gets home and a kiss and hug
for a goodbye.
 Jane was very happy while waving to her mum.
 I told Jane that her new friends were waiting for her
inside the room.
 Jane needed more attention from us so that she can
get along with other kids.
separating? How do you help
with this?
Part B: Interacting with the baby/toddler to support learning and development
What did you do during the
day to support the cognitive
learning of the baby/toddler?
Provide at least two actual
examples.
Give two examples during
the day of how you
responded to the
baby/toddler’s sounds and
language
Give two examples of how
you
initiated and modelled
language
Describe one occasion
where
the baby/toddler was
exploring his/her world.
How did you encourage and
respond to this?
What stage of physical
development is this
baby/toddler at? Eg sitting,
walking, crawling, walking
etc?
Explain how you helped the
baby/toddler to develop new
physical skills.
.
 Sing songs about part of the bodies and encourage
her to sing along with you. We practiced to identify
the different parts of the body
 Shapes and Colors – we identified the different colors
and shapes that she can see in the room.
 Watching videos of different animals and their
sounds. Jane was trying to follow animal sounds.
 When Jane was producing animal sounds (see above
item) I would asked her to repeat them. She
continued to do this throughout the day.
I encouraged Jane to just continue the animal
sounds. After watching the videos, she was curious
on how to make the sounds properly because I could
see her disappointment while doing it.
 Through watching animal videos, I started to do
animal sounds, For example, I asked her to point the
animals then, I would do the animal sounds and Jane
was very excited
 While playing outside, Jane saw a cat and was trying
to follow it. And asked her the animal sound of a cat.
Jane was trying to produce a sound “meow, meow”. I
told her that was right and she smiled at me.
 Jane can walk well. She can even run but there were
times she falls. She started going up and down of
stairs with my help. She was trying to do it by herself
but I was at her back on the way. At her age she is
tough enough to do these kind of physical activities.
Review and Practice
 Sing songs about part of the bodies and encourage
her to sing along with you. We practiced to identify
the different parts of the body
 Shapes and Colors – we identified the different
colors and shapes that she can see in the room.
 Watching videos of different animals and their
sounds. Jane was trying to follow animal sounds.
 We watched the animal videos again for them to
practice the different animal sounds. From there,
Jane could easily identify the animals by their
sounds.
 I prepared activity for animal sounds. I would show
picture of animal then Jane would identify and make
the animal sounds.
 Time to explore outside. Jane saw birds flying and
she started to mimic the flying while making a bird
sound. I was smiling because she couldn’t produce a
good bird sound. I encouraged her to continue her
animal sound.
 We went outside to do walking and jane started to
run. When she felt tired, she stopped and sit for a
while then, tried to crawl and roll on the grass. I was
assisting her while doing her stuffs.
Provide a photo of a safe
and
stimulating environment that
you provided for this
baby/toddler during the day
and answer the questions.
(make sure you choose a
different environment for
each
day)
Describe one time today
when
you supported the child’s
social development.
Describe how the environment is:
a) Safe
The garden is a nice place for this kind of painting
activity. The table is at right height for Jane to reach her
materials.
She also has sunscreen on her arms
The tools are all tough and
made of plastic with no sharp edges. The painting are
non-toxic.
b) Stimulating
This environment is stimulating as Jane can paint freely.
c) What changes will need to be made as the
baby/toddler develops further?
This environment will suit Jane for some time. As she
gets older we will talk more about what she was painting
and if she was enjoying what she did.
When another child got her painting brush without
permission from Jane, she was sad. I
advised that to ask with please for the paint brush back.
With her nice approached, she was able to get back her
paint brush without anyone got sad.

Describe how the environment is:
a) Safe
The garden is a good place for this kind of playing
activity. The area is big and Jane could move around.
She also has sunscreen on her arms
b) Stimulating
This environment is stimulating as Jane can walk, run
roll and crawl around.
c) What changes will need to be made as the
baby/toddler develops further?
Jane will become physically fit.
A child pushed Jane accidentally and fell down while
they were playing. She was approached by the child
and apologized to her. Jane accepted the apology
and they played again.
Was there a stand out time
today when the baby/toddler
learnt something about
themselves
Part C: Responding to baby/toddler’s needs
Was there a time in the day
when the baby/toddler was
distressed? Answer the
questions.
What there a time in the day
when the baby/toddler was
uncomfortable or in pain?
Describe two times today
If there was, describe this time: If there was, describe this time:
Yes – when Jane showed asked to return her paint brush Yes – when Jane accepted the apology of her friend.
in a nice approach and her friend immediately returned I saw the happiness on Jane’s face they continued
the brush without getting upset. playing with her friends.
Answer the questions. Answer the questions.
How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was
distressed? distressed?
She was in teary eyes She almost cried.
What do you think caused the distress? How did What do you think caused the distress? How did
you know? you know?
When her mum left When she was accidentally pusher by her friend and
What did you do to respond? fell down
I introduced her to her new friends What did you do to respond?
Was this successful? I immediately approached her and hug.
Yes, in the end she was able to get along with other Was this successful?
kids Yes, in the end she was able to get along with other
kids and played again.
How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was
uncomfortable or in pain? uncomfortable or in pain?
She was an easy She had wrinkled forehead, or closed eyes.
Do you know what caused the discomfort or
pain? How did you know? Do you know what caused the discomfort or
When her mum left, I recognized it through her pain? How did you know?
gestures She fell down and hurt her knees. I saw what
What did you do to respond? happened but I immediately approached her and
I introduced her to her new friends asked if she was hurt, she just opened her eyes and
Was this successful? stood up
Yes, in the end she was able to get along with other What did you do to respond?
kids I immediately approached her and hug.
Was this successful?
Yes, in the end she was able to get along with other
kids and played again.
1. When I accompanied her to her new friends, she 1. When I watched her following the cat and we
that
you helped Jane to feel
comfortable, secure and
relaxed.
Answer this if the
baby/toddler is new to the
service or has moved rooms
recently:
Part D: Feeding the baby/toddle
What was the baby/toddler’s
feeding schedule for the
day?
Explain how you safety
prepared the food/drink.
felt safe.
2. When I watched her doing her paintings outside
How has the baby/toddler adjusted to the new
environment?
It took time – Jane was taking time to adapt in the
environment than we expect, and she was able to
interact with new kids, other people and new
experiences can be a good thing.
Have there been any issues or concerns?
Encouraging her to be brave and try something new.
When in a new situation, Jane took time to adjust and
to get used to it. Stay with her for a while and gently
encourage them to explore and play with the other
children. After a while, she can move away for a short
time.
What are two things that you did today to help to
develop a relationship with this child who is
experiencing change?
1. When I accompanied her to her new friends, she
felt safe.
2. When I watched her doing her paintings outside
How has the family been kept up to date with how
their child is settling?
We talk to the family every day when they come to
fetch Jane. Also we write up her daily notes and the
family can read these if they want to know her
development.
10.00 am - glass of milk and sandwich
12.00 noon - lunch, fruit and water to drink
2.00 pm - bottle
3.30 pm - cereals
Cate drinks ready to drink milk (cow’s) .Her mum
prepared her food for lunch which I heat it on the
practiced the animal sounds.
2. When I wiped her knees when she fell down.
How has the baby/toddler adjusted to the new
environment?
Jane was so excited to play with her friends, Even
when she got hurt, she did not mind it instead she
continued playing her friends.
Have there been any issues or concerns?
Did not experience any issue today
What are two things that you did today to help to
develop a relationship with this child who is
experiencing change?
1. When I watched her following the cat and we
practiced the animal sounds.
2. When I wiped her knees when she fell down.
How has the family been kept up to date with
how their child is settling?
We talk to the family every day when they come to
fetch Jane. Also we write up her daily notes and the
family can read these if they want to know her
development.
10.00 am - glass of milk and sandwich
12.00 noon - lunch, fruit and water to drink
2.00 pm - bottle
3.30 pm- cereals
Cate drinks ready to drink milk (cow’s) .Her mum
prepared her food for lunch which I heat it on the
 Include how you:
 prepared breast
milk/formula (if applicable)
 Prepared bottles and
other equipment (if
applicable)
 Heated food/drink (if
applicable)
What did you do to make the
feed/meal an enjoyable
experience?
How did you engage with the
baby/toddler during the
feed/meal?
What did you do to clean the
equipment and utensils after
use?
You may attach a photo if
you
wish.
Part E: Nappy changing/toileting
Describe two times during
the day when you changed
the baby/toddler’s nappy or
assisted with toileting
How did you show sensitivity and a positive attitude
during nappy changing or toileting?
scheduled meal. Distilled water is to be served. I
prepared sandwich and cereals for snacks.
I prepared her favourite plates and utensils.
I helped her to feed herself. I offered fruits once she
started to play with her food.
I sit with Jane during meal and snack times.
I encourage Jane to taste all the foods offered at
each meal.
I keep the mealtime environment calm and positive.
I wash dishes and utensils and detached parts in hot,
soapy water and use a brush, if necessary.
I rinse in clear water after washing.
I place items in a wire basket or other container and
immerse them in a sanitizing solution.
Was there an opportunity for one-on-one
discussion during this routine? Describe.
Yes – I just asked jane to behave while changing her
nappy
What hygienic practices did you use?
1. Wash hands.
2. Place paper towel on the nappy change mat.
3. Put on gloves.
4. Remove the nappy and place in the nappy
bin.
5. Remove any soiled or wet clothing.
6. Clean the child's bottom.
7. Remove the paper towel and put it in the
nappy bin.
8. Put the gloves in the nappy bin.
scheduled meal. Distilled water is to be served. I
prepared sandwich and cereals for snacks.
I prepared her favourite plates and utensils.
I helped her to feed herself. I offered fruits once she
started to play with her food.
I sit with Jane during meal and snack times.
I encourage Jane to taste all the foods offered at each
meal.
I keep the mealtime environment calm and positive.
I wash dishes and utensils and detached parts in hot,
soapy water and use a brush, if necessary.
I rinse in clear water after washing.
I place items in a wire basket or other container and
immerse them in a sanitizing solution
Was there an opportunity for one-on-one discussion
during this routine? Describe.
Yes – I just asked jane to behave while changing her
nappy but because she was excited to play she kept on
moving
What hygienic practices did you use?
1. Wash hands.
2. Place paper towel on the nappy change mat.
3. Put on gloves.
4. Remove the nappy and place in the nappy bin.
5. Remove any soiled or wet clothing.
6. Clean the child's bottom by using baby wipes
7. Remove the paper towel and put it in the nappy
bin.
8. Put the gloves in the nappy bin.
How did you show sensitivity and a positive attitude

How did you (or will you)
support this baby/toddler
with
learning to use the toilet?
(If the baby/toddler is not yet
at that stage describe how
you would do this when the
time is right.)
How is the family involved in
decisions around the
baby/toddler’s toileting?
F: Rest and sleep
What was the baby/toddler’s
sleep/rest routine for this
day?
Is this his/her normal
routine?
Do the parents have any
particular instructions for
sleep/rest
What cues did the
baby/toddler give that he/she
needed to rest/sleep?
Provide a photo of the
rest/sleep area, ready for the
baby/toddler.
1. I am slowing down and allowing children to take
their time so they feel relaxed.
2. I never show displeasure or negativity towards a
child who has a dirty nappy, no matter how smelly
or messy it is.
N/A
Jane is wearing nappy
We have spoken to the parents about toilet training if
possible we can start training Jane to do toileting and
the parents considered the suggestion.
More sleep than usual today – probably because he
had a late night last night.
Had a rest at 10:30 for 11:00 am minutes – lying
down playing with her pillow.
Slept from 2.30 to 3.15pm
Mum instructed to let Jane sleep if she is already
tired. Sleeping will help her to recharge.
Jane is pulling at ears, she is
closing her fists and yawning.
How does this environment
help rest/sleep?
Jane had a quality sleep because the mattress is
comfortable, the blankets are warm, the room
temperature is right,and the bedroom is welcoming
during nappy changing or toileting?
1. I am slowing down and allowing children to take
their time so they feel relaxed.
2. I never show displeasure or negativity towards a
child who has a dirty nappy, no matter how smelly or
messy it is.
N/A
Jane is wearing nappy
We have spoken to the parents about toilet training if
possible we can start training Jane to do toileting and
the parents considered the suggestion.
Had a nap at 10:30 am – 11:15 am –
Slept from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Mum instructed to let Jane sleep if she is already tired.
Sleeping will help her to recharge.
Jane is pulling at ears, she is
closing her fists and yawning. Usually after lunch and
playing
How does this environment help
rest/sleep?
Jane had a quality sleep because the mattress is
comfortable, the blankets are warm, the room
temperature is right,and the bedroom is welcoming.
 Is there a ritual that the
baby/toddler uses to help
with
rest/sleep?
How did you make sure that
the baby/toddler was safe
during sleep/rest, including
risk of SIDS?
G: Checking immunisation record
Is the baby/toddler
immunised
When is the next immunisation due?
10/5/2020
G: Communicating with family member/s at pick up time.
When the baby/toddler was
picked up from the service what
did you discuss about the day?
Describe the ritual.
Jane had a bottle and changed her nappy before
going to bed.
Is there a favourite toy or other comforter?
Describe.
Yes, she used to play with her pillow until she fell in
sleep.
How do you help with the baby/toddler to
sleep/rest?
I let Jane go through his routine. Make sure she is
comfortable then I scratched her back
I directly observed Jane by sight and sound at all
times, including when she is going to sleep, are
sleeping, or are in the process of waking up
Yes/No (circle appropriate answer) If yes answer the
following questions:
When was the last immunisation given?
10/11/2019
What sort of a day has the baby/toddler had?
Jane had a good day today apart from when she hurt her
knees.
Food and Drink
She ate her food for snacks and lunch. She didn’t want
much of his bottle this afternoon but had fruits at 3.30pm
Sleep/rest
Rested and slept longer than usual – maybe because
she was late to bed last night.
Describe the ritual.
Jane had a bottle and changed her nappy before going
to bed.
Is there a favourite toy or other comforter? Describe.
Yes, she used to play with her pillow until she fell in
sleep.
How do you help with the baby/toddler to
sleep/rest?
I let Jane go through his routine. Make sure she is
comfortable then I scratched her back
I directly observed Jane by sight and sound at all times,
including when she is going to sleep, are sleeping, or
are in the process of waking up
Yes/No (circle appropriate answer) If yes answer the
following questions:
When was the last immunisation given?
10/11/2019
When is the next immunisation due?
10/5/2020
What sort of a day has the baby/toddler had?
Jane had a good day today apart from when she hurt
her knees.
Food and Drink
She ate her food for snacks and lunch. She didn’t want
much of his bottle this afternoon but had fruits at 3.30pm
Sleep/rest
Rested and slept longer than usual – maybe because
she was late to bed last night.
 Activities Activities

Singing Singing
Watching videos about the animals and making animal Watching videos about the animals and making animal
noises noises

Painting Painting
Played outside with friends Played outside with friends

Achievements Achievements

Learned different animals and sound Learned different animals and sound
Showed her creativity through painting Showed her creativity through painting
Identified different part of the body Identified different part of the body

Concerns Concerns
None None

Other Other
NA NA

Does the family have any Less sugar Less sugar

particular practices or routines
(e.g. cultural) that you need to
be aware of when caring for