Gainesville
Job Description Join us at Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency, where you'll be part of a team dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for infants to flourish. As an Infant Caregiver, you’ll provide attentive and developmentally appropriate care for infants up to 12 months old, ensuring their safety and well-being while supporting their early development. We value caregivers who bring energy and commitment to making a positive difference in young lives. Your role is crucial in fostering a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive, and we recognize the importance of your contribution with competitive pay and benefits. Let's make a meaningful impact together in the lives of families and their little ones. Compensation: $18 - $20 hourly Responsibilities: • Provide safe, loving, and responsive care for infants at all times, • Follow established feeding schedules (breastmilk, formula, introduction to solids as appropriate), • Change diapers regularly and maintain proper hygiene practices, • Support healthy sleep routines, including safe sleep practices (AAP guidelines), • Engage in age-appropriate developmental activities (tummy time, sensory play, reading, singing), • Monitor developmental milestones and communicate progress with parents, • Maintain a clean and organized environment for the child (nursery, bottles, toys), • Sterilize bottles, pump parts, and feeding equipment, • Handle infant laundry as needed, • Comfort and soothe the infant using appropriate techniques, • Safely transport infant when required (if applicable) Safety & Health Responsibilities • Maintain constant supervision of the infant, • Practice safe sleep guidelines (placing baby on back, empty crib, etc.), • Be trained in infant CPR and First Aid, • Recognize signs of illness or distress and communicate concerns promptly, • Follow all family-specific care instructions and routines, • Adhere to water safety and general household safety practices Qualifications: • Prior experience caring for infants (newborn experience required), • Strong understanding of infant development and care routines, • Infant CPR & First Aid Certification (required), • Background check and clean driving record, • Non-smoker, • Reliable, punctual, and professional, • Excellent communication skills Preferred Qualifications • Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) certification or similar training, • Experience with sleep training methods, • Familiarity with baby-led weaning or early feeding practices, • Experience working with multiple children or in private homes Work Environment & Expectations • In-home care setting, • May require flexibility in scheduling (early mornings, evenings, occasional weekends), • Must maintain confidentiality and professionalism within the family’s home, • Minimal personal phone use while on duty Physical Requirements • Ability to lift and carry infants (up to 30 lbs), • Comfortable sitting, kneeling, and engaging in floor play, • Ability to remain alert and attentive for extended periods About Company Join us in creating a nurturing space where children can thrive! We value energetic caregivers who are committed to making a positive difference in young lives through dedicated childcare. All positions are paid roles that recognize the importance of your contribution to family well-being.