Childcare Worker, Full Time at LESC – New York, New York

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.

SCHEDULE: Wednesday-Sunday 12:00AM - 8:00AM

RATE: $20 - $22 / hour + 15% night differential

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

QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

· Certificate in Childcare is required.

· CPR or First Aid Certification is required.

· 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