Part-Time to Full-Time Compassionate Respite Caregiver Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA | Flexible Childcare Position

Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Office: Jovie of San Mateo

Love Working with Children?
Jovie is hiring compassionate, dependable caregivers to provide in-home respite care for children with support needs throughout the Sunnyvale area. If you have childcare experience and enjoy creating fun, engaging experiences while giving families the support they need, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Whether you've worked as a nanny, babysitter, daycare teacher, preschool teacher, paraprofessional, camp counselor, or have other professional childcare experience, we'd love to meet you.

Pay: $20-24/hour + Overtime Pay

What You’ll Do
• Provide safe, engaging in-home care for children with support needs
• Create fun activities, including 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

Schedule
• Monday-Friday availability preferred
• Most shifts occur between 12:00 AM and 11:00 PM
• Typical shifts are 4-8 hours
• Work with vetted local families

You’ll be a great fit for this nanny job if you:
• Have at least 1 year of infant childcare experience
• Love working with infants
• Are dependable and professional
• Communicate well with parents and children
• Have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Can provide references (At least 2 related to childcare work; 1 character reference)
• Are least 18 years old

Good to know: Experience may come from nannying, babysitting, daycare, preschool, church nursery, or other childcare settings, not to include experience working with family and friends.

Why Work with Jovie?
• Competitive pay and overtime opportunities
• 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 also receive PTO, paid holidays, healthcare stipends, and retirement savings matching.

Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous nanny experience?
No. We welcome experience from nannying, babysitting, daycare, preschool, church nursery, and other childcare settings.

Will I work with one family or multiple families?
Assignments vary based on family needs, your availability, and scheduling preferences.

What ages will I care for?
Most assignments involve infants and toddlers, though opportunities may occasionally include older children.

Are benefits available?
Eligible full-time team members may receive PTO, paid holidays, a health care stipend, and retirement savings matching.

What happens after I apply?
Our recruiting team will review your information and schedule an interview. Next, we will conduct screening and reference checks; and send an offer to join the team if qualified. You’ll join us for Orientation and Training on the Jovie Way, then we’ll match you with families that fit your experience and availability. Pay dates are every two weeks!

Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking for a full-time nanny job in Irvine and enjoy caring for infants, we’d love to hear from you.