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
21 months old Rose
Is this the child who is new to the service or who has just changed rooms? Yes/No Provide details.

Rose moved into the Blue Room last week.

Day 1 Date February 10, 2020 Day 2 Date February 11, 2020
Part A: Welcoming and settling baby/toddler into service
Day 1 Day 2
Describe how you greeted the  Greeted Mom and Rose Greeted Mum and Rose
baby/toddler and the family  I asked mom if Rose has a stuffed toy for Asked Mom if Rose told story about her first day in
member and what you talked her sleeping time, and mum gave the day care
about. stuffed toy Mom told that Rose was quite excited in going to day
 Mom told me that Rose had a late sleep care
last night because she watched TV

How did the baby/toddler Rose was crying while watching her mum riding the Rose was looking to her mum and waving her hand
react to separating from their car. Rose was holding me while watching her mum
family member? Rose was uneasy.

How did you help the Mom gave her hug and Rose threw a goodbye kiss Mom reminded Rose to be good and she would get a
baby/toddler to settle into the through new stuffed toy.
service? Does the She did not like to leave the window until she was Rose was very happy while waving to her mom.
baby/toddler have any out of sight. I told Rose that her new friends were waiting for her
separation rituals? I mentioned to Rose that she would meet new inside the room.
friends at the service today.

Did the baby/toddler have any Rose is new so she was adjusting to her Rose needed more attention from us so that she could
particular needs during environment but she was trying to be friends with get along with other kids.
separating? How do you help other kids by assisting her to her needs.
with this? .

Part B: Interacting with the baby/toddler to support learning and development

What did you do during the Story telling – fable story - The Lion and the Mouse Sing songs about part of the bodies and encouraged
day to support the cognitive her to sing along with you. We identified the different
learning of the baby/toddler? Shapes and Colors – we identified the different parts of the body
Provide at least two actual colors and shapes that she can see in the room.
examples. Watching videos of different animals and their sounds.
Rose was trying to follow animal sounds.
Give two examples during the Rose enjoyed the story and I took the opportunity We watched the animal videos again for them to
day of how you responded to to ask her to imitate the movements of lion and practice the different animal sounds. From there, Rose
the baby/toddler’s sounds and the mouse could easily identify the animals by their sounds
language
Give two examples of how you Use color words Naming body parts – Make this as part of the daily
initiated and modelled Encourage listening skills routine. Start naming different parts of the body.
language Singing "Head’s Shoulder’s Knees and Toes" is a good
way to introduce body parts as well.
Describe one occasion where Rose opened cabinets and drawers, pulling out Time to explore outside. Rose saw birds flying and she
the baby/toddler was everything inside for curiosity but I told her to started to mimic the flying while making a bird sound.
exploring his/her world. return the cabinets and drawers in proper order. I was smiling because she couldn’t produce a good
How did you encourage and bird sound. I encouraged her to continue her animal
respond to this? sound

What stage of physical Rose was in curiosity stage and exploring new I tried to figure out what is capturing her interest, or
development is this things. what skill she is trying to master and create a safe and
baby/toddler at? Eg sitting, I redirected Cate and I don’t discourage acceptable way for her to explore
walking, crawling, walking
etc?

Explain how you helped the

baby/toddler to develop new
physical skills.
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 how the environment is:
Describe how the environment is:

a) Safe a) Safe
I supervised children on playgrounds. It won’t be The playing area is enjoyable place for this kind of
hard –I watched them climb, jump and run. playing activity.
Materials are made of plastic with no sharp edges.
b) Stimulating
This environment is stimulating as Rose can walk, b) Stimulating
run roll and crawl around. Playing area would able to move around and learn
This environment is stimulating as Rose can play new ways of receiving knowledge. Because of this, it's
freely. easier for them to become involved in the learning
process
c) What changes will need to be made as the
baby/toddler develops further? c) What changes will need to be made as the
baby/toddler develops further?
Rose learned to play with other toddlers.
Cate developed locomotor movements.

Describe one time today when I encouraged Rose to play with her new friends. I told Rose that she should share toys to her friends
you supported the child’s
social development.
Was there a stand out time If there was, describe this time: If there was, describe this time:
today when the baby/toddler
learnt something about Yes – When she got along with other toddlers. Yes – she offered her toys to her new friends.
themselves

Part C: Responding to baby/toddler’s needs

Was there a time in the day Answer the questions. Answer the questions.
when the baby/toddler was
distressed? Answer the How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was
questions. distressed? distressed?
When she was tired playing and she needed to When she was hungry.
take a nap.
What there a time in the day How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was How did you recognise that the baby/toddler was
when the baby/toddler was uncomfortable or in pain? uncomfortable or in pain?
uncomfortable or in pain? She was uneasy 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 pain?
When I introduced her to her new friends. She was How did you know?
so shy. When she was looking for her doll during nap time.
She was crying.

Describe two times today that 1. During nap time 1. When I changed her nappy.
you helped Cate to feel 2. When I changed her nappy. 2. During rest time, I prepared her beddings.
comfortable, secure and
relaxed.
Answer this if the How has the baby/toddler adjusted to the new How has the baby/toddler adjusted to the new
baby/toddler is new to the environment? environment?
service or has moved rooms Rose was uneasy at first but when she started to Rose was so excited to play with her friends, Even
recently: mingle with her new friends, she already enjoyed when she was tired, she did not mind it instead she
the activities. continued playing her friends

Have there been any issues or concerns? Have there been any issues or concerns?
Looking for Rose’s doll
I had a hard time to encourage Rose to play with
her new friends. What are two things that you did today to help to
develop a relationship with this child who is
What are two things that you did today to help to experiencing change?
develop a relationship with this child who is 1. When I helped looking for her doll.
experiencing change? 2. During rest time
1. When I accompanied her to her new friends, she
felt safe. How has the family been kept up to date with how
2. When I prepared her milk. their child is settling?

How has the family been kept up to date with how I wrote on her daily notes about my feedback for
their child is settling? Rose’s activities for a day.
I wrote on her daily notes about my feedback for
Rose’s activities for a day.

Part D: Feeding the baby/toddle

What was the baby/toddler’s 10.00 am - bottled milk 10.00 am – bottled milk
feeding schedule for the day? 12.00 noon - lunch soft food 12.00 noon – lunch – soft food
2.00 pm – bottled milk 2.00 pm - bottled milk
3.30 pm - cereals 3.30 pm- cereals
Explain how you safety  Cleaned the bottle  Cleaned the bottle
prepared the food/drink.  Sterilized equipment  Sterilized equipment
Include how you:  Cover bottle  Cover bottle
 prepared breast  Teat and ring with water and bring to  Teat and ring with water and bring to the
milk/formula (if applicable) the boil boil
 Prepared bottles and other  Boil in five minutes  Boil in five minutes
equipment (if applicable)  Use microwave, electric or chemical  Use microwave, electric or chemical
 Heated food/drink (if sterilizer following directions sterilizer following directions
applicable)  Store empty sterilized bottles in a  Store empty sterilized bottles in a sealed
sealed container in fridge. container in fridge.
 Be safe—keep children away from  Be safe—keep children away from boiling
boiling water. water.
I prepared formula milk as per instruction from her I prepared formula milk as per instruction from her
mom. mom.
What did you do to make the I sat with Rose to make her felt more comfortable I sat with Rose to make her felt more comfortable
feed/meal an enjoyable while eating. I spent time in positive conversation, while eating. I spent time in positive conversation, and
experience? and made mealtimes relaxed. made mealtimes relaxed.
How did you engage with the I should sit with children during meals and I sit with Cate during meal and snack times.
baby/toddler during the encourage conversation. I encourage Cate to taste all the foods offered at each
feed/meal? I keep the mealtime environment calm and meal.
positive. I keep the mealtime environment calm and positive.
What did you do to clean the 1. I remove dloose dirt and food particles. 1. I removed loose dirt and food particles.
equipment and utensils after 2. I washed with hot water (60 °C) and detergent. 2. I washed with hot water (60 °C) and detergent.
use? 3. I sanitised (bacteria killing stage)- I treated 3. I sanitised (bacteria killing stage)- I treated with
You may attach a photo if you with very hot, clean, potable water (75 °C) for very hot, clean, potable water (75 °C) for at least 2
wish. at least 2 minutes. minutes.
4. Air drying. 4. Air drying.

Part E: Nappy changing/toileting

Describe two times during the Was there an opportunity for one-on-one Was there an opportunity for one-on-one discussion
day when you changed the discussion during this routine? Describe. during this routine? Describe.
baby/toddler’s nappy or
assisted with toileting Yes – I changed Rose’s nappy Yes – I changed Rose’s nappy.

What hygienic practices did you use? What hygienic practices did you use?

1. Wash hands. 1. Wash hands.

2. Place paper towel on the nappy change mat. 2. Place paper towel on the nappy change mat.
3. Put on gloves. 3. Put on gloves.
4. Remove the nappy and place in the nappy bin. 4. Remove the nappy and place in the nappy bin.
5. Remove any soiled or wet clothing. 5. Remove any soiled or wet clothing.
6. Clean the child's bottom. 6. Clean the child's bottom.
7. Remove the paper towel and put it in the nappy 7. Remove the paper towel and put it in the nappy
bin. bin.
8. Put the gloves in the nappy bin. 8. Put the gloves in the nappy bin.

How did you show sensitivity and a positive attitude

How did you show sensitivity and a positive during nappy changing or toileting?
attitude during nappy changing or toileting?
 I am slowing down and allowing children to take
 I am slowing down and allowing children to their time so they feel relaxed.
take their time so they feel relaxed.  I never show displeasure or negativity towards a
 I never show displeasure or negativity towards child who has a dirty nappy, no matter how smelly
a child who has a dirty nappy, no matter how or messy it is
smelly or messy it is
How did you (or will you)
support this baby/toddler with N/A N/A
learning to use the toilet? Rose was wearing nappy. Rose was wearing nappy.
(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 We have spoken to the parents about toilet We have spoken to the parents about toilet training if
decisions around the training if possible we can start training Rose to do possible we can start training Rose to do toileting and
baby/toddler’s toileting? toileting and the parents considered the the parents considered the suggestion.
 suggestion.
F: Rest and sleep
What was the baby/toddler’s More sleep than usual today – probably because Had a nap at 10:30 am – 11:15 am –
sleep/rest routine for this he had a late night last night.
day? Had a rest at 10:30 for 11:00 am minutes – lying Slept from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Is this his/her normal routine? down playing with her pillow.
Slept from 2.30 to 3.15pm
Do the parents have any Mom instructed me to observe Rose about her Mom instructed me to observe Rose about her habit
particular instructions for habit when she needs to sleep. If this is observable, when she needs to sleep. If this is observable, let Rose
sleep/rest let Rose sleep and recharge. sleep and recharge.
What cues did the When Rose is having a tantrums. When Rose is having a tantrums.
baby/toddler give that he/she
needed to rest/sleep?
Provide a photo of the
rest/sleep area, ready for the
baby/toddler.

How does this environment help rest/sleep? How does this environment help rest/sleep?

Label the crib with the infant’s name, and do not Label the crib with the infant’s name, and do not place
place an infant to sleep in another infant’s crib. Be an infant to sleep in another infant’s crib. Be sure the
sure the mattress fits tightly in the crib and that mattress fits tightly in the crib and that the crib sheet
the crib sheet is snug on the mattress. is snug on the mattress.
Is there a ritual that the Describe the ritual. Describe the ritual.
baby/toddler uses to help with No ritual was observed No ritual was observed
rest/sleep?
Is there a favourite toy or other comforter? Is there a favourite toy or other comforter?
 Describe. Describe.

Rose slept soundly and no comforter needed. Rose slept soundly and no comforter needed.

How do you help with the baby/toddler to How do you help with the baby/toddler to sleep/rest?
sleep/rest?
I made a lullaby.
I tapped her back

How did you make sure that I watched over Rose at all times, including when I watched over Rose at all times, including when she
the baby/toddler was safe she is going to sleep, are sleeping, or are in the is going to sleep, are sleeping, or are in the process of
during sleep/rest, including process of waking up waking up
risk of SIDS?
G: Checking immunisation record

Is the baby/toddler Yes/No (circle appropriate answer) If yes answer Yes/No (circle appropriate answer) If yes answer the
immunised the following questions: following questions:
N/A
N/A
G: Communicating with family member/s at pick up time.
When the baby/toddler was What sort of a day has the baby/toddler had? What sort of a day has the baby/toddler had?
picked up from the service Cate had a happy day today Cate enjoyed her day playing with her friends.
what did you discuss about
the day? Food and Drink Food and Drink
She ate her prepared food for snacks and lunch. She ate her prepared food for snacks and lunch.
She finished her milk for a day She finished her milk for a day
Sleep/rest
Sleep/rest
Rested and slept longer than usual – maybe because
Rested and slept longer than usual – maybe she was so tired.
because she was so tired. .
Activities
Activities
 Story telling Singing
Identify colors and shapes Identify different body parts
Playing with friends

Achievements
Achievements
Learned new song
Learned different values on the fable story. Identified different part of the body
Identified color in words
Concerns
Concerns None
None
Other
Other NA
NA

Does the family have any Observe rest time Observe rest time
particular practices or routines
(e.g. cultural) that you need to
be aware of when caring for