Childcare Sitter/Nanny - Full-time

Life’s Little Joys Childcare Services is a luxury childcare service that aims to be a convenient and reliable support system for families. Our mission is to provide high-quality, safe, and fun childcare services to children in the comfort of their homes. 

Life's Little Joys Childcare Services has two (2) packages that will offer their own unique purposes, allowing the Child Caregiver to explore their talents, creative nature, and academic support/encouragement in different ways. 

Duties within Packages: 

Artsy Package: Taking the toys and enrichment activities to the job site (customers’ home). Positively interacting with the child(ren) during the time scheduled and ensuring their safety during your time with them.

Study-Buddy Package: Patiently assisting child(ren) with academic assignments provided by the family. Positively interacting with child(ren) with activities and toys already on site.   

General Duties

• Keep the play, work, and dietary area safe and free from hazards while monitoring children consistently throughout the day.
• Engage in educational activities with the children, including (but not limited to) reading, crafts, drawing, coloring, and singing.
• Keep an individual record for each child that includes information about his or her behaviors, daily activities, meals eaten, medications received, and other important and mundane details. Discuss this information with each child’s parents on a daily or weekly basis.
• Discipline unruly children as needed, focusing on using creative ways to encourage good behavior such as picking up after themselves, participating in the lesson plans, and treating each other kindly.
• Teach children the importance of good personal hygiene and health habits, including the importance of brushing their teeth, eating healthy food, using the toilet, and getting adequate rest.
• Change diapers, dress children, and assist them with snacks, drinks, and meals as needed.
• Sanitize play equipment, games, and toys regularly to keep them safe and attractive while minimizing the spread of germs.
• Developing a schedule to maintain throughout the day
• Maintain contact with the child(ren)’s parents and LLJ 
• Maintain professional appearance as instructed in the LLJ’s Uniform Code
• Maintain limited interactions with your electronic devices and none with social media while caring for the child(ren)
• Arrive to work on time and notify your supervisor if running behind
• Maintain a high level of professionalism while interacting with customers
• Contacting customers before arriving on-site to introduce yourself 
• Perform additional duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 18 years or older
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Valid driver's license
• Background check
• Drug screening

Preferred qualifications:

• Medical license/certification: CPR Certification
• Medical license/certification: First Aid Certification
• Own a personal vehicle
• Able to stand for duration of shift
• Able to comfortably lift 40 lbs
• Available to work: on call
• Available to work: early morning
• Available to work: late at night
• Available to work: weekends
• Available to work: overtime
• Available to work: weekdays
• Willing to travel locally
• Willing to wear face mask