Flexible Babysitter

Jovie; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Local commute (15–20 miles)

Supportive manager

Job summary

Jovie is seeking experienced caregivers to help families in the evenings and on weekends. The flexible babysitting gig would be 3+ hours on Fridays through Sundays from 4pm to midnight, including meals, crafts, games, baking, outdoor activities and bedtime routines until parents arrive home.

You’ll work within 15–20 miles of your home, with paid training and professional development, and the ability to adjust to a school schedule or other gigs.

Qualifications

• Provide childcare experience with multiple references (2 from childcare)
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
• Availability to work at least 2 shifts per week (Fri–Sun, 4p–Midnight)
• Comfort with meals, crafts, games, baking, and bedtime routines

Responsibilities

• Care for children in family homes during evenings and weekends
• Prepare meals and supervise activities
• Maintain safety and hygiene best practices
• Communicate needs and progress with families

Skills

Childcare experience

Reliable candidate

Communication with families

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Engaging | Creative | Fun | FlexibleJovie 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!

• Hourly wage: $16.50 per hour - $18.50 per hour


• 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.

Engaging | Creative | Fun | FlexibleJovie 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: $16.50 per hour - $18.50 per hour


• 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)


• 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.