What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Care Assistant (Part time/Temporary position) position at Little House Childcare?
Little House Childcare is a small, family childcare in Eliot that is exclusively for infants and young toddlers up to the age of two. We are looking for a part time assistant who enjoys being around babies and has a nurturing approach to providing care.
This is temporary position, expected to start immediately and go through November, into December. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 2:00-5:00 pm with a strong possibility of adding more hours as time goes on.
Our providers must be willing and able to:
- Change diapers
- Prepare meals and bottles
- Lift up to 35 lbs.
- Hold, cradle, walk, and feed infants as young as 6 weeks (comfortably).
- Multi-task and continuously move around in a fast-paced environment
- Accept direction well/remain flexible with daily tasks
Childcare providers in Maine must be willing to complete a background check via the Maine Childcare Licensing Process (other background checks are not accepted), become CPR and First Aid certified, and provide proof of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, and the TDAP vaccine (tetanus/pertussis/Diphtheria).
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18