Description
Take care of the newly born baby by performing actions such as feeding him/her at regular hours, checking his/her vital signs and changing diapers.
Alternative labels
take care of new-born baby
care for a new-born infant
perform neonatal care
take care of newly born babies
tend to new-born infant
take care of new-born infants
take care of new-born infant
care for newly born baby
care for new-born infants
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Care for the new-born infant is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Maternity support worker: Maternity support workers work together in a team with midwives and health professionals within the occupational fields of nursing and midwifery. They assist midwives and women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, assist births and assist in providing care for the new-born.
Midwife: Midwives assist women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, conduct births and provide care for the new-born. They advise on health, preventive measures, preparation for parenthood, detection of complications in mother and child, accessing of medical care, promoting normal birth and carrying out emergency measures.
Optional skill
Care for the new-born infant is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Care for the new-born infant – ESCO
