Cared for the child from approximately 2–3 months old until he was 10 years old.

Fed the child according to the employer’s instructions and daily routine.

Changed the child’s nappies.

Prepared simple foods such as pap, porridge and couscous when required.

Warmed pre-cooked meals in the microwave and served them to the child.

Followed the child’s feeding schedule and ensured he ate at the appropriate times.

Babysat the child when the employers went out.

Supervised and cared for the child until the employers returned home.

Played with the child indoors and within the yard.

Read books to the child and engaged him in storytelling.

Kept the child occupied with age-appropriate activities.

Accompanied the child to parks on occasions when permitted by the employer.

Followed the employer’s instructions regarding the child’s care and activities.

Administered medication when authorised and instructed by the employer.

Occasionally bathed the child when requested, although bathing was generally done by the parents.

Food Preparation and Cooking

16. Warmed meals prepared by the employer.

17. Prepared simple meals and foods for the child when necessary.

18. Prepared pap and porridge.

19. Prepared simple couscous meals following the employer’s instructions.

20. Served meals to the child according to his routine.

21. Ate lunch alongside the child as part of the established daily routine.

Housekeeping Duties

22. General house cleaning, as mentioned in the initial reference discussion.

23. The employee initially stated that she was not responsible for cleaning or doing the washing during the childcare arrangement.