Childcare Worker, Per Diem

Description

BASIC FUNCTION: Provides for the physical and emotional needs of the infants in the Pregnant Women and Infants Program. Recognizes the central importance of the overall well-being of infants.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Creates a safe, nurturing, and comfortable environment where the infants can grow and develop emotionally and physically.
• Keeps record of each infant's progress and discusses the progress and needs with the supervisor, parents, and interdisciplinary team.
• Provides daily guidance to the new mothers on how to bond with their new babies, basic infant care, proper nutrition, and the effects of drugs on the infants.
• Demonstrates to new mothers the proper technique to hold and massage infants.
• Involves the parent as much as possible in the infant's developmental process and encourages parents to increase their childcare capabilities.
• Prepares bottles, changes diapers of infants, bathes and dresses infants.
• Be alert to infants who may be ill or show signs of emotional, physical, or developmental problems and discusses these matters with the supervisor and the nurse.
• Takes infants on nature walks in the local community park.
• Creates a safe environment for babies.
• Keeps daily record of infant supplies and submits orders to replenish supplies as needed.
• Supervises consumers assigned to clean the Pregnant Women and Infants Program area at all times.
• Fills in for other Childcare Workers on leave as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

PER DIEM SCHEDULES: (on-call)

Monday-Sunday: 7:00AM-3:00PM

Monday-Sunday: 4:00PM-12:00AM

Monday-Sunday: 12:00PM-8:00AM

RATE: $20/hr - $22/hr dep. on experience

LOCATION: NY, NY 10002

To join our diverse team, please include salary requirements with your resume/application submission. Please visit us at www.lesc.org EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet

Requirements

QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Certificate in Childcare is required.
• CPR or First Aid Certification is required.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to anticipate and prevent problems relating to the care of babies
• Patient, understanding, and articulate
• Ability to maintain composure when dealing with cranky and crying infants