What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Worker position at Lower Eastside Service Center?
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.
SCHEDULES: Full Time, Per Diem
Full Time:
Monday-Friday 12AM-7AM (overnight)
Per Diem Schedules:
- Sat-Sun 7AM-3PM
- Sat-Sun 4PM-12AM
- Sat-Sun 12AM-8AM
RATES:
Full Time:
$36,400 - $40,040 / year dep. on experience
Per Diem:
$20/hr - $22/hr dep. on experience
LOCATION: NY, NY 10002
We offer excellent benefits including:
- Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Discounted Commuter benefits
- Life insurance & Long term disability
- Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
- Training and other additional voluntary benefits
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
- 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
- CPR Certification
Salary : $36,400 - $40,040
