In Home Caregiver
hace 16 días
Las Vegas
Job Description We are seeking a dependable, caring, mature, and experienced caregiver/nanny to provide in-home care for two young children, ages 1 and 4. This is a long-term position for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and can provide a safe, nurturing, structured, and engaging environment. The position will be approximately 20+ hours per week, with some flexibility required depending on the family's schedule. Availability and willingness to provide occasional overnight care is highly preferred and strongly encouraged. Primary Responsibilities • Prepare healthy, age-appropriate meals and snacks, including preparing dinner before the children return home when needed., • Bathe, dress, and assist children with their daily hygiene and personal-care routines., • Change diapers and provide appropriate toileting assistance for the younger child., • Assist the 4-year-old with homework and age-appropriate educational activities., • Read books, play games, complete crafts, and provide activities that promote learning and development., • Keep the children actively engaged while limiting unnecessary screen time., • Establish and maintain appropriate meal, bath, homework, play, and bedtime routines., • Prepare children for bed and provide appropriate supervision until parents return when evening care is required., • Occasionally pick children up from school/daycare and transport them to activities, appointments, or other approved destinations., • Maintain constant, age-appropriate supervision and prioritize the children's safety at all times., • Perform child-related household duties, including washing dishes, cleaning after meals, organizing toys/play areas, children's laundry, and keeping children's bedrooms and common areas tidy., • Prepare children's clothing, bags, bottles, meals, and other necessary items for the following day when requested., • Communicate with parents regarding meals, activities, behavior, sleep, medications if applicable, injuries, and any concerns involving the children., • Follow all family rules regarding discipline, nutrition, screen time, transportation, visitors, bedtime, and household safety., • Provide overnight supervision when scheduled, including responding appropriately if a child wakes during the night and completing the children's morning routine when applicable. Qualifications & Desired Skills The ideal candidate should be mature, patient, nurturing, attentive, trustworthy, and dependable, with previous experience caring for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. A mature, experienced caregiver is preferred; hiring decisions will be based on qualifications, experience, reliability, and ability to safely care for the children. Candidate should have a valid driver's license, safe driving history, reliable transportation, and ability to safely transport children. Current CPR/First Aid certification, preferably including infant and child CPR, is required or must be obtained before beginning independent care. The caregiver must be able to pass a background check and provide professional or childcare references. The ideal candidate should understand basic child safety, choking prevention, safe sleep practices, food safety, emergency procedures, and age-appropriate child development. Reliability is extremely important. The caregiver should maintain a consistent schedule, arrive on time, communicate promptly regarding emergencies or schedule changes, and have reasonable flexibility for evenings, activities, and occasional overnight care. Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who will become a trusted and consistent presence in our children's lives, rather than someone seeking a temporary babysitting position. The right person will be affectionate while maintaining appropriate boundaries, attentive without needing constant direction, and capable of independently managing the children's routine. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for authorized transportation of the children or other approved work-related driving. Mileage should be documented according to the family's reimbursement procedures. Schedule: 20+ hours per week Children: Ages 1 and 4 Transportation: Required CPR/First Aid: Required/preferred before start Background Check: Required Overnight Availability: Highly preferred Long-term availability: Preferred \nCompany Description Location is in the Southwest Area, 89113 Location is in the Southwest Area, 89113