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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) 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 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