Child Caregiver: Austin, TX

Care.com; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Accrued sick time and vacation time

Job summary

Care.com is seeking a dedicated Caregiver in Austin, Texas to support families by providing quality care for children in their homes. Responsibilities include fostering a safe and nurturing environment, conducting initial calls with families, and performing related household duties. Ideal candidates must be reliable, have childcare experience, and possess CPR/First Aid certification. The role offers a flexible, part-time schedule with accrued sick time and vacation benefits, alongside competitive compensation of $18 to $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Minimum of 1 weekday availability to work (at least 8 consecutive hours between 6am-8pm).
• Reliable transportation to reach families' homes and ability to travel up to 15 miles.
• Adult, Infant, and Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Care for children in their homes, providing a nurturing environment.
• Conduct Intro Calls with each family you're booked with.
• Perform household duties related to care provided.

Skills

Childcare experience

Effective communication in English

Reliability

Ability to use app-based products

Job description

Job Description

As a Caregiver within our CareBenefits team, you will have the opportunity to care for children of multiple families in your area! You will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for the children under your care. Our team will automatically place you in jobs based on your experience, location, and availability!

• Conduct Intro Calls with each family you're booked with
• Care for children in their homes, typically an 8-hour day
• Abide by and follow the schedule and rules set forth by parents
• Perform household duties relating to the care you provide; i.e. cleaning up after meals, doing dishes, and cleaning up after activities

Benefits

• Weekly pay with competitive monthly bonusing based directly on your individual contributions
• A full-service team to support your part-time schedule. We bring the work to you!
• Accrued Sick time and Vacation time
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement (over 40 mi)

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Minimum of 1 weekday availability to work (at least 8 consecutive hours between 6am-8pm)
• Related childcare experience
• Reliable transportation to reach families’ homes and ability to travel up to 15 miles from your home
• Adult, Infant, and Pediatric CPR/First Aid Required prior to start date (will provide reimbursement for certification)
• Familiarity and ability to use app-based products and electronic devices
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Authorized to work in the United States

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs at one time
• Exposure to mildly sick children

Additional Information

Compensation Range: $18 to $20 hourly. The base compensation range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the national salary range for this position. Actual compensation may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Care.com’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Care.com provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life, and disability insurance, a generous 401K employer matching program, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Available in more than 20 countries, Care.com is the world's leading platform for finding and managing high-quality family care. Care.com is designed to meet the evolving needs of today\'s families and caregivers, offering everything from household tax and payroll services and customized corporate benefits packages covering the care needs of working families, to innovating new ways for caregivers to be paid and obtain professional benefits. Since 2007, families have relied on Care.com\'s industry-leading products—from child and elder care to pet care and home care.

Compensation

$18-$18