Childcare Worker, Full Time
Lower Eastside Service Center
Location
New York
Salary
$20 - $22 / HOUR
Quick overview
The primary function is to provide for the physical and emotional needs of infants in the Pregnant Women and Infants Program, creating a safe and nurturing environment for their development. This role also involves educating new mothers on bonding, basic care, nutrition, and the effects of drugs, while documenting infant progress.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Certificate in Childcare and current CPR or First Aid Certification, along with a High School Diploma or GED. Essential soft skills include the ability to anticipate problems, patience, understanding, articulation, and maintaining composure around crying infants.
Job 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.
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
Requirements
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
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vacation
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Training
- Generous Time Off
- Discounted Commuter Benefits
- Federal Student Loan Repayment Program Eligibility