Childcare Worker, Full Time

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 bott...