Childcare Worker, Per Diem
Company: LESC
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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) Monday-Sunday: 7:00AM-3:00PM
Monday-Sunday: 4:00PM-12:00AM 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 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 Compensation details: 20-22
Hourly Wage PIb8336bbab99e-25405-39453584
Keywords: LESC, Edison , Childcare Worker, Per Diem, Social Services , New York City, New Jersey
