The nursery caregiver will provide proper care and nurturing to babies/toddlers during church services and special events.

Ministry Area/Department - Nursery
Position - Nursery caregiver
Accountable To - Nursery coordinator
Ministry Target - Babies and their parents
Minimum Maturity Level - New, growing Christian
Spiritual Gifts - Teaching • Pastor/shepherd • Mercy-showing • Serving
Talents or Abilities Desired - Loves and is able to care for babies and toddlers • No criminal record of child abuse or violent crimes
Best Personality Traits - Loving • Level Headed • Dependable-expresser
Passion For Showing God’s love to parents and babies through providing loving care and Christian nurturing to babies
Length of Service Commitment - One year minimum

Anticipated Time Commitments
1. Doing ministry/preparing for ministry: one-and-a-half hours a week
2. Participating in meetings/training: quarterly or as requested

Responsibilities/Duties
1. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to service or event—earlier if expecting a larger crowd for special services or events.
2. Become familiar with nursery policies and facilities.
3. Greet parents and sign in/out babies/toddlers.
4. Take care of babies/toddlers in the nursery, following nursery policies for safety and proper care:
a. Change diapers/clothing as necessary; check diapers near end of service.
b. Rock, play with, sing to, play music for and show picture books to babies/toddlers.
c. Feed babies when needed or as requested by parents.
d. Give snacks to toddlers.
5. Change crib sheets after babies/toddlers have been picked up.
6. Place dirty toys in container to be cleaned/disinfected.