Childcare Worker, Per Diem
Lower Eastside Service Center·New York
Lower Eastside Service Center·New York
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.
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.
· 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.
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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
Market context
Per diem childcare roles in New York often draw steady interest because families and programs need flexible coverage for absences, schedule changes, and peak demand. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold a Childcare Certificate, CPR or First Aid certification, and a high school diploma or GED, along with patience, communication, and problem-anticipation skills. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which are pulled from the original job description to save research time.
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