Full Time or Part Time Respite Nanny Jobs in Santa Ana, CA | Flexible Childcare Position

Jovie of CA, WA, and MN • Santa Ana, CA

5d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Jovie is hiring compassionate, dependable caregivers to provide in-home respite care for children with support needs in the Orange County area. The role is suited to people with professional childcare experience, including nannying, babysitting, daycare, preschool, paraprofessional work, or camp counseling. Caregivers create engaging experiences for children while supporting families. Assignments vary according to family needs, caregiver availability, and scheduling preferences; most involve infants and toddlers, with occasional opportunities to care for older children. Work is with vetted local families, and caregivers are matched with families based on their experience and availability.

The position is offered full-time or part-time. Monday–Friday availability is preferred; most shifts take place between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and typically last 4–8 hours. Pay is $18–$21 per hour, plus $2 per hour for each additional sibling in the caregiver’s care and overtime pay. The hiring process includes an interview, screening and reference checks, an offer if qualified, orientation and training, and family matching. Pay dates are every two weeks.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of infant childcare experience.
• Dependability and professionalism.
• Ability to communicate well with parents and children.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• At least two references related to childcare work and one character reference.
• At least 18 years old.
• Childcare experience must be from a professional setting; experience working with family and friends is not counted.

Nice To Haves

• Monday–Friday availability is preferred.
• Experience as a nanny, babysitter, daycare or preschool teacher, paraprofessional, camp counselor, or in another professional childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, engaging in-home care for children with support needs.
• Create activities such as crafts, games, reading, imaginative play, and outdoor activities.
• Help children feel safe through patience, consistency, and encouragement.
• Support daily routines while maintaining a positive, structured environment.
• Communicate with parents about each child's day and individual needs.
• Build meaningful relationships with local families.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Employer-sponsored CPR and First Aid.
• Supportive leadership team.
• Vetted families who value professional childcare.
• My Jovie scheduling app.
• Reward and recognition programs.
• Eligible full-time team members may receive PTO, paid holidays, healthcare stipends, and retirement savings matching.
• Overtime pay.

What This Job Offers

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