What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Worker, Per Diem position at LESC?
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
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:
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.
- Saturday 4:00 PM-12:00 AM
- Sunday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sunday 4:00 PM-12:00 AM
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
- 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 : $20 - $22
