Compassionate Sitter

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 respite care opportunities involve working with children with special needs, including autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. Qualified applicants are invited to apply to join our Respite Care Team and make a difference in the lives of children and teens who have special needs. For application details, contact us through the provided channels. Jovie provides equal employment opportunities to all – we celebrate diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jovie of CA, WA, and MN