Five Of The Best Jobs For People Who Want To Work With Babies June 18, 2015My CareerOff

Are you a caring person who loves spending time with small children? Does the idea of working with babies for a living get you excited? If so, the jobs we’ve listed in this article could be ideal. They aren’t going to be suitable for everyone, but those of you with the right personality traits are sure to enjoy them. When it comes to finding the perfect role, money isn’t always the be all and end all. Indeed, many people find that job satisfaction is far more important. That said, all of the career ideas you’re going to read today should allow you to earn enough to support your family. They should also help to ensure there is always food on the table.

The time it takes to get qualified in the roles we’re about to mention will vary greatly. That is why you should perform more research after reading our suggestions. It could be that you simply can’t afford to go back to college for five years. You’ll still need some discipline though since many jobs from this list do perform pre-employment drug screening. However, we’ve done our best to include ideas that aren’t going to take quite as much commitment. So, there should be at least one position suitable for everyone reading. With that in mind, let’s get started…

Childminder
Choosing to work as a childminder is a brilliant idea if you need a flexible schedule. You’ve probably got kids yourself, and so you will need to be around when they require your attention. A good way to get involved is to become a volunteer before you head back to college. That will allow you to work out whether or not you enjoy the work. The qualifications you will want to obtain do not take a long time to complete. Indeed, you can become a certified childminder in less than one year. You just have to work out whether it makes more sense to remain mobile or care for babies in your home. If the latter option seems more appealing, you will have to make some minor adjustments to your property. After that, an assessment team will visit your home to make sure it is up to standard. Childminders can charge anywhere from $20 to $200 an hour for their time. So, it is possible to earn a good wage.

Ultrasound Technician
One of the best things about working as an ultrasound technician is that you get to see babies before they are born. Your duties will involve scanning the pregnant mother’s stomach and looking for any health issues that might be present. Eultrasoundtechnician.com provides information for anyone who thinks this role is for them. You can also learn more by searching Google or speaking to relevant professionals. Successful candidates will take charge of creating images that happy couples can take home. In the US, it can take a while to become qualified. Many professionals have to undergo at least three years of training. Nurses who are not completely satisfied with their roles often choose to move over to that field. Wages are good, with many technicians earning more than $60,000 per year. As with any jobs in the medical industry though, you will see better salaries when working for private firms.

Newborn Specialist
Commonly known as a baby nurse, newborn specialists look after small children during the crucial first few months. They have to perform checkups regularly, and they also arrange for any immunizations that are required. In most instances, the newborn specialist will care for the child at home. That means anyone who selects that job might have to travel long distances on a daily basis. However, that means the working day is never going to become mundane or boring. In the US, average salaries for newborn specialists stand at around $73,000. So, they can earn a decent amount of cash if they are committed to providing the best possible care. It is important that everyone working in that industry has good observational skills. Babies can’t tell you when they are feeling ill or in pain. That is why you have to identify the signs and act accordingly.

Infant Teacher
Infant teachers work with small children who are not yet ready to attend school. Some parents employ them when their kids are very young, and so it could be great for those who like babies. The main aspects of the job involve all the activities a child might undertake during their first year at school. You will handle the take of improving their reading skills, teaching shape names, and more. Infant teachers are different from nursery nurses because most of their work is performed in the client’s home. However, some of them choose to set up premises that are a little more suitable. If you’re looking for a high-paid job, you’re going to be disappointed. People who select that role in the US rarely earn more than $25,000 per year. Even so, it could be well-suited to those who have existing family commitments that place a lot of strain on their free time.

Neonatal Nurse
Neonatal nurses work in the community as well as alongside doctors in hospital settings. You are going to need a standard nursing qualification combined with a special certificate to find employment in that field. The duties involved are not too dissimilar from those performed by newborn specialists. The only real difference is the patients for whom you care are going to be in a slightly worse condition. Neonatal nurses often have to deal with those involved in premature births, and those born with serious issues. In America, the average wages earned by neonatal nurses are somewhere close to $75,000. So, it’s more than enough to run your family home.

Whatever you decide to do, we hope you enjoy your new career working with babies. Small kids make us all smile, and they are very vulnerable. Your decision to care for them in one way or another shows that you are a good person. Don’t rush into any major career changes though. You need to be 100% certain you are making the right moves before you do anything too drastic. The last thing you want is to head back to college for a year or two and get qualified in an unsuitable role.

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