Babysitter Jobs

Helpr is a care service platform that supports families in finding excellent full and part time primary and emergency (or backup) childcare providers, full and part time adult care providers/caregivers, and birth workers including doulas and Newborn Care Specialists.

*Please note - candidates will be hired by, work for, and paid directly by the hiring family*

We’re currently looking for an Occasional Babysitter in Poinciana, 34759

A lovely family in Poinciana, 34759 is seeking a backup babysitter for their 4 year old girl and 12 year old boy to start as soon as possible. The 4 year old will take some time to get out of her shell and the family is looking for someone who is willing to assist with this. She enjoys arts & crafts, helping in the kitchen, playing outside, and imaginative play. The 12 year old boy is very friendly and outgoing and enjoys playing video games and drawing. He has ADHD and at times may need some redirection/reminders to calm down. He is very friendly and loves to interact with people.

Care is needed intermittently, primarily on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-2pm or 6pm-10pm. There will typically be a minimum of 24 hour notice prior to when care is needed. A great candidate will be engaging, encourage no screen time, have great communication with the family as a whole, and be comfortable with being silly with the children. There are 3 friendly dogs in the home, however, no pet care is needed. The dogs will be in the same general area, so applicants must be comfortable with this. Everyone in the household is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

• Schedule: Intermittent; Saturdays or Sundays, 10am-2pm or 6pm-10pm
• End date/Length of Position: Long term, minimum 1 year
• Compensation: $20 per hour
• Start date: ASAP

* There are no guaranteed hours for this position

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Encouraging no screen time
• Engaging with children; pretend + imaginative play and being silly with them
• Bathroom reminders + assistance for 4 year old
• Light meal prep; mac n’ cheese, pb&j, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Fully vaccinated preferred
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of paid professional preschool care experience as a babysitter, nanny, or in a daycare setting with children ages 3 years-5 years old
• Non smoker
• Must be comfortable around friendly dogs; 1 small, 1 medium + 1 large
• Must be UTD on CPR certification or willing to renew prior to start

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekend availability
• Weekends only
• 4 hour shift
• No nights
• Day shift
• On call
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person