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

Monday-Sunday: 12:00PM-8:00AM

RATE: $20/hr - $22/hr dep. on experience

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 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