Flexible Babysitter

Engaging | Creative | Fun | Flexible  

Jovie is looking for experienced caregivers to help provide care to our local families on the evenings and weekends. The flexible babysitting gig would be 3+ hours during the days of Friday through Sunday and the times of 4pm-Midnight. Care would possibly include making and providing meals, engaging in activities such as arts and crafts, board/card games, baking, outdoor play, bedtime routine, and staying with the children until the parents arrive home. Have fun babysitting in a family home while making extra cash!

Compensation + Benefits:

• Hourly wage: $16-$18
• Flexibility to work around a school schedule or other gigs if you are a gig economy worker or on call at your current position
• Ability to start with just a few days per week if needed due to other commitments
• Paid training + professional development 
• Work within 15-20 miles of your home
• Communicate directly with your manager to learn new skills and meet new families. 

About you:

• You will be able to provide 3 references, 2 must be from working with children
• Personal experience is important! If you're a big sister/brother and have taken care of your younger siblings for many years, this could be considered great experience to work with us
• You have relatable childcare experience (special needs experience a plus) and the desire to work one-on-one with children in their home, putting safety above all else
• You have a reliable vehicle and valid driver's license
• You’re already CPR/First Aid Certified or willing to be
• You are available to work at least 2 shifts per week (Friday through Sunday from the hours of 4p-Midnight)

• Work environment will be active, kid-centric and includes 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

*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. Our clients are following these recommended guidelines cautiously and conservatively and expect the caregiver to do the same to keep everyone as safe and healthy as possible.