Childcare Worker, Per Diem

Company: LESC
Location: New York
Posted on: April 1, 2025

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.PER DIEM SCHEDULES: (on-call)Saturday 4:00 PM-12:00 AMSunday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, Sunday 4:00 PM-12:00 AMRATES: $20/hr - $22/hr dep. on experienceLOCATION: NY, NY 10002To join our diverse team, please include salary requirements with your resume/application submission. Please visit us at www.lesc.org EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/VetRequirements:QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:-- Certificate in Childcare-- 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-- CPR CertificationCompensation details: 20-22 Hourly WagePIec34ddc0407f-25660-37150025

Keywords: LESC, New York , Childcare Worker, Per Diem, Other , New York, New York