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Compassionate Sitter

Jovie of CA, WA, and MN

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#Autism#Child Development#Special Needs#Cerebral Palsy#Sitter#Nanny#Caregiving#Respite Care#Down Syndrome
Full Time
On Site
0-2 yrs
$20 - $24 / HOUR
Posted 3 days ago
Closes Sep 14

Location

Santa Clara, California

Salary

$20 - $24 / HOUR

Quick overview

Provide engaging and creative childcare for children and teens, including those with special needs, in their family homes. Responsibilities include playing, reading, arts and crafts, and maintaining a safe, active environment.

Requirements summary

Candidates should have childcare experience, preferably with special needs, and must possess reliable insured transportation and a smartphone. Physical ability to lift 35 pounds and move frequently from the floor is required.

high schoolCreativityPatient CommunicationSafety ManagementActivity PlanningChildcareFirst AidSpecial Needs Care

Job description

Compensation

  • Competitive pay wage of $20 to $24 per hour, plus an additional $3 per hour for each additional sibling Weekly placements with consistent families (weekday afternoons and/or evenings) Weekly weekend placements with consistent families (typically 4-hour shifts; work up to 2 shifts per day for more hours) Occasional shifts with varied families (weekday or weekend afternoons and early evenings)—work just when you want to, self-selecting open assignments from our My Jovie App An engaging, creative, child-focused individual who is willing to have fun, play, read, do arts and crafts, and similar activities in families' homes Childcare or nanny experience preferred Special needs experience in any capacity is an absolute plus. We are looking for time spent with siblings, friends, or volunteering. Childcare references from paid or unpaid experiences Part-time or Full-time schedules with availability for 4-hour shifts between 12 pm-8 pm weekdays or 8 am – 6 pm on weekends Reliable and insured transportation is required to travel to various family homes A cell phone with data to accept and record assignments
  • Working
  • Conditions and
  • Requirements: The work environment will be active, kid-centric, and include clean-up of activities Part of each day may be spent outside, weather permitting, and will be active play
  • Essential
  • Physical
  • Requirements: Position involves regular lifting, bending, squatting, reaching, and pushing Must be able to lift 35 pounds safely Must be able to get up from and down to the floor numerous times throughout the day Will need to be able to react quickly to certain situations May need to react to emergent situations in a calm, effective and safe manner
  • Our most fulfilling positions work with amazing children from multiple families!
  • Join our Respite Care Team and make a difference in the lives of children and teens who have special needs!
  • As an approved respite provider for children with special needs, including autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy, we seek to grow our Respite Care Team.
  • Many children are awaiting engagement from a caring and patient role model.
  • Are you the person who makes that connection?
  • Text NANNY to 206-752-6917 to apply and schedule your interview in under 3 minutes.

About us

For more than 20 years, Jovie Nannies + Sitters has been a trusted partner for parents seeking childcare solutions from full or part-time nannies to fun-filled sitters to on-call backup childcare. Join us if you're ready for a rewarding journey! Jovie is all about community and purpose, providing nannies and sitters with training, resources, and support to boost their childcare skills and confidence. Jovie provides equal employment opportunities to all – we celebrate diversity!

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Jovie of CA, WA, and MN

We're Jovie. Smart, capable, human, full of joy. Ready to help build stronger families with our vetted and savvy team of professional nannies and babysitters. For modern parents, finding the proper childcare can feel like another task on a never-ending to-do list. That's why...

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IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
Founded2001

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