Childcare Worker, Per Diem at Lower Eastside Service Center

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Childcare, Infant Care, Nutrition, CPR, First Aid, Communication, Problem Anticipation, Patience, Emotional Support, Record Keeping, Supervision, Team Collaboration, Parent Involvement, Nurturing Environment, Developmental Support, Safety Awareness

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

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 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. · 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

Responsibilities

The Childcare Worker provides for the physical and emotional needs of infants, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. They also guide new mothers in infant care and monitor the infants' progress and well-being.