A couple in Highland Park would like to hire someone for part time in home infant care two or three days a week. The ideal candidate will be creative, flexible and organized and willl enjoy bonding with our infant. We value attachment parenting and are looking for a minimum 6 month commitment starting in April. Applicants with experience and some training in early childhood development, safety, and CPR are preferred. Please contact Dave at westpennworks@gmail.com . APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS: - Non-smoker - Infant CPR certified - Applicant will need to climb up and down stairs in the family home - Experience and some training on early childhood development, safety, and CPR preferred - Provide own transportation to and from home - 3 references - Comfortable with cats in home DETAILS OF THE JOB: - Part-time in-home infant care - 16 – 24 hours per week - At least a 6 month commitment - Child care only; no housework or running errands Focus: nurturing our infant son to build trust; emotional development, social, communication, cognitive and physical skills Daily routine will include: (1) on-demand response to baby’s needs for nutrition, diapering, comfort, stimulation, naps, etc. (2) managing breast milk storage, heating and use (3) introducing foods to infants (4) age-appropriate creative play, reading and interaction for optimal development (5) use of cloth diapers (6) daily logging of milestones, behavior concerns, diapering, sleeping routines