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
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
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