Infant Care Specialist in Spokane, Washington at Maddies Place

Primary Function

Provide direct, compassionate care to infants in the nursery and support a calm, healing environment for infants and families. Work within an interdisciplinary team that includes nurses, volunteers, caregivers, therapists, and other staff to ensure safe care and positive family experiences.

Schedule: No open positions currently. Accepting applications for those interested in part time or full time work to prepare for when the need arises.

Position Responsibilities

Infant Care

• Prepare bottles and feed infants per individualized care plans.
• Bathe infants, change diapers, and provide comfort measures including holding and consoling.
• Follow infection prevention and safe sleep practices at all times.
• Communicate observations to the RN and team, including feeding tolerance, comfort needs, and changes in condition.
• Charting on feeds and other areas as directed.

Household and Facility Support

• Maintain a clean and orderly environment through routine cleaning, sanitizing, laundry, and floor care such as sweeping and vacuuming.
• Restock supplies and ensure care areas are ready for safe infant care and family use.
• Share responsibility for cleaning throughout the shift in alignment with unit expectations.

Family and Visitor Support

• Model positive, encouraging interactions with parents and family members.
• Reinforce basic caregiving skills as directed by the clinical team.
• Protect privacy and confidentiality in all communications.

Teamwork, Professionalism, and Culture

• Contribute to a quiet, low-stress environment by maintaining a calm presence, using low voices, limiting personal phone use while on duty, and keeping conversations professional and supportive.
• Direct concerns and suggestions to Nursery Supervisors rather than discussing issues among peers in the nursery.
• Be a dependable team member who pitches in across duties to support a positive culture and high quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for infants or young children in a professional or volunteer setting preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions from RNs and other licensed providers and to work effectively within a team.
• Strong communication, reliability, and attention to safety and cleanliness.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold professional boundaries.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Physical and Schedule Requirements

• Ability to lift, hold, and position infants safely and to stand and move for extended periods.
• Ability to perform frequent cleaning tasks and handle laundry and supply restocking.
• Work hours per assigned schedule, which may include weekends and holidays.

Schedule and Availability

Maddie's Place is currently looking for someone to a mix of day, evening and night shifts for both full and part time work.