Childcare Worker

About the role

Good Counsel is a Catholic organization that provides a group home for pregnant moms, their children and babies, while giving them the tools to get back on their feet and be a successful, strong parent. We are seeking a dependable, committed woman to take care of infants and children while our moms are at work or school.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care and caregiving including diaper changing and feeding as well as potty training.
• Adhere with all safety regulations as established by official sources.
• Use a variety of teaching methods to ensure that the babies and children have a good start and encourage healthy intellectual and psychological growth.
• Train and supervise the children while motivating them to use their mental capacities and imagination.
• Preparing snacks and lunch.
• Cleaning the room at the end of the day to comply with COVID guidelines.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of, and comfort with babies including safety, feeding, diaper changing.
• A background in education to provide a stimulating environment for the children.
• The ability to teach new moms everything they need to know about their children’s care.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10+ years caring for infants and toddlers and providing a nurturing, stimulating environment, preferably in a professional role, but very open to interviewing moms/grandmothers with extensive experience.
• The ability to teach new moms how to care for their children, both physically and intellectually.
• Because we are a women's shelter, we do need to hire a woman for this role.