Childcare Worker, Per Diem

Company: LESC
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 18, 2026

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, Union City , Childcare Worker, Per Diem, Social Services , New York City, New Jersey