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Location

Sunnyvale, California

Salary

$20 - $22 / HOUR

Quick overview

Provide nurturing care and enriching activities for children with special needs in their homes. Responsibilities include engaging kids in art and games while ensuring a safe, positive, and joyful environment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be 18+ with a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and eligibility to work in the US. Experience in special needs caregiving is highly preferred, along with the physical ability to lift 35 pounds and move frequently.

DependabilityCommunicationPatient CareCreativityCPRChild DevelopmentActivity PlanningFirst AidAutism SupportSpecial Needs CaregivingCerebral Palsy CareDown Syndrome Care

Job description

  • Join Our Team as a Special Needs Nanny!
  • Are you a nurturing and creative individual looking for a fulfilling part-time or full-time position?
  • Step into a role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children with special needs, including those with autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy.
  • As an approved respite provider, we're expanding our team and seeking dedicated caregivers in Sunnyvale and surrounding areas.
  • About You: Age: 18 or older Special Needs Experience: Any background in special needs caregiving is a significant plus.

Transportation

You have a driver's license and a reliable vehicle and are comfortable traveling to different homes in the area.

Location

You must be located in or willing to travel to the San Jose area.

Availability

  • You have availability 3-5 days per week from at least 12:00pm to 7:00pm. We also have weekend availability!
  • Personality: You’re communicative, dependable, and always greet families with a friendly smile. We value individuals who bring creativity, enthusiasm, and a child-focused approach to their work, ensuring each interaction is filled with joy and positivity.
  • Tech-Savvy: Possess a cell phone with data for accepting and recording assignments, enabling efficient communication and coordination.
  • Authorized to
  • Work: Eligible to work for any US employer, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
  • As a
  • Special
  • Needs
  • Nanny,
  • You
  • Will
  • Receive:
  • Competitive
  • Pay: Enjoy competitive pay ranging from $20.00 to $24.00 per hour, along with sibling care bonuses.
  • Meaningful
  • Work: Get paid to engage in enriching activities, play games, create art, and positively impact the lives of these incredible kids, making each moment spent with them fulfilling and rewarding.
  • Support and
  • Training: Join a team-oriented environment with engaged leadership, ongoing training opportunities, and access to tools and supplies that enhance your professionalism, ensuring you feel supported and empowered in your role.
  • Full-Time
  • Benefits: Receive a medical stipend, paid vacation time, paid holidays, student loan repayment matching funds, or retirement savings matching funds for full-time work.
  • Legal
  • Employment: Rest assured with direct deposit pay and the security of working with an established organization committed to compliance and professionalism.
  • Comprehensive
  • Training: Receive comprehensive onboarding, employer-sponsored CPR/First Aid certification, and California Trustline registration, equipping you with the skills and credentials needed for success.
  • Efficient
  • Tools: Access app-based tools for managing availability, scheduling, and job assignments, streamlining your workflow, and maximizing your earnings potential.
  • Working
  • Conditions and
  • Requirements: The work environment will be active, kid-centric, and include clean-up of activities Part of each day may be spent outside, weather permitting, and will be active play
  • Essential
  • Physical
  • Requirements: Position involves regular lifting, bending, squatting, reaching, and pushing Must be able to lift 35 pounds safely Must be able to get up from and down to the floor numerous times throughout the day Will need to be able to react quickly to certain situations May need to react to emergent situations in a calm, effective and safe manner Join us on this rewarding journey of making a positive impact on the lives of special needs children!

Benefits

  • Paid Holidays
  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Medical Stipend
  • Student Loan Repayment Matching Funds
  • Retirement Savings Matching Funds
  • Sibling Care Bonuses
  • California Trustline Registration
  • Employer-sponsored CPR/First Aid Certification