Part Time Babysitter / Child Caregiver

Boundless Care • Oakland, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Boundless Care Inc. is looking for warm, dependable, and compassionate Babysitters / Child Caregivers to support families throughout Alameda County. This is a part-time, flexible position with care opportunities based on family needs and your availability. Students are welcome to apply! This is a great opportunity for those looking for flexible work around school, another job, or family responsibilities. As a Babysitter / Child Caregiver, you may provide care for children ranging from newborns to school-aged children.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience caring for children is preferred, including babysitting, nannying, daycare, teaching, tutoring, camp counseling, or caring for younger family members.
• Reliable, attentive, patient, warm, and professional when working with children and families.
• Comfortable following family routines and detailed care instructions.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. with a valid SSN.
• TrustLine registration, or willingness to complete the required registration process.
• Valid TB test or willingness to obtain one.
• Reliable transportation or dependable access to transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Flexible or open availability is a plus, as assignments are based on family requests.
• Bilingual or multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Experience caring for infants and toddlers.
• Experience with multiple children or sibling groups.
• Experience with children with special needs.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Coursework or education related to Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Teaching, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Providing safe, nurturing, and attentive care in the family’s home.
• Supervising children and ensuring their safety throughout the care session.
• Infant care, including bottle-feeding, diaper changes, soothing, and nap supervision.
• Engaging children in age-appropriate activities such as reading, sensory play, crafts, games, and educational activities.
• Following parents’ instructions, household routines, nap schedules, and care preferences.
• Preparing simple meals and snacks and assisting with feeding as needed.
• Helping maintain a clean and organized play or care area.
• Light tidying related to the children and activities completed during the shift.
• Communicating with parents regarding the child’s activities, meals, naps, behavior, or other important observations.
• Providing additional support for children with special needs when appropriate and within your experience level.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling — work around school, another job, or your personal schedule.
• Choose opportunities based on your availability.
• Great opportunity for college students, parents, teachers, childcare professionals, and experienced babysitters.
• Supportive and family-centered team.
• Meaningful work helping families in your community.
• Competitive part-time pay.
• Opportunities for daytime, evening, weekend, holiday, and school-break assignments.
• Opportunities to gain additional hands-on childcare experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed