Special Needs Sitter - Flexible Hours
About The Position
In our community of honoring essential families and frontline workers, the need and importance of childcare givers has taken on a new necessity. Families are experiencing changes and our children are needing care---their village may be different but one thing remains the same--safe, secure, and engaging care for our children is key! If nurturing is in your nature, please join our team of caregivers to help our local community. You focus on fun work with children. We do the work to support you through a caring team and amazing opportunities. When you’re a child's caregiver, you’re not just taking care of a child. You’re inspiring them with the very best in you. You’ll get to: Be a Role Model – Change a mood with a smile. Bring calm to chaos. Show ‘em how it’s done. Be Playful – Hey, it’s fun! You get to be a kid again and share everything you loved doing—riddles, card games, treasure hunts, neighborhood baseball. Yup—all in your job description. Be helpful – Many parents are overwhelmed with their daily schedules and now need to be parents, teachers, workers, and more. You’ll help with that. Be adventurous – What exciting discoveries lie ahead? Rediscover the world through a kid’s eyes. Be in charge - You will manage the safety and care and create a fulfilling day for children who will appreciate the comfort and care you bring. Please note that during this time of COVID-19, Jovie expects all employees to follow CDC guidelines and ensure best hygiene practices when working and in their personal time. This family is following these recommended guidelines cautiously and conservatively and expects the caregiver to do the same to keep everyone as safe and healthy as possible.
Requirements
- Provide 3 references, 2 non-family-related childcare work (paid or unpaid), and 1 character reference (can be a friend, co-worker, housemate, etc.)
- Must have the COVID-19 vaccine
- At least 1 year of experience with children ages 6 months – 12+ years (special needs experience is a plus!)
- Relatable childcare experience and the desire to work one-on-one with children in their homes, putting safety and engagement above all else
- Your phone isn’t your life, and you can disconnect from it to connect with a child
- Reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license
- At least 18 years of age or older
- CPR certified or able to be so - we will reimburse you!
- Available any Monday - Friday for 4 to 8-hour shifts between 7 am and 7 pm
- 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
Nice To Haves
- special needs experience
Responsibilities
- Manage the safety and care
- Create a fulfilling day for children
- Inspire children
- Be a role model
- Be playful
- Be helpful
- Be adventurous
Benefits
- Paid training + professional development
- All work will be within 15-20 miles of your home
- We reimburse caregivers for up to 20 miles of their round trip, starting after the first 20 miles traveled.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
