Care.com·Houston, Texas
Provide a safe and stimulating environment for children within their homes, following parents' rules and schedules. Perform related household duties such as cleaning up after meals and activities.
Company Description Care.com is a consumer tech company with heart.
We’re on a mission to solve a human challenge we all face: finding great care for the ones we love.
We’re moms and dads and pet parents.
We have parents and grandparents so we understand that everyone, at some point in their lives, could use a helping hand.
Our culture and our products reflect that.
What is CareBenefits by Care.com?
CareBenefits, by Care.com, is the fastest-growing provider of Backup Child Care.
We work with the world's most innovative companies to help their employees when their regular child care coverage falls through.
We connect families and our amazing caregivers with meaningful job opportunities every day.
We do the hard work of ensuring you are booked with families that are a match when it comes to your designated travel areas, childcare experience, and availability.
All you need to focus on is providing wonderful and engaging childcare!
As a Caregiver within our CareBenefits team, you will have the opportunity to care for children of multiple families in your area! You will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for the children under your care. Our team will automatically place you in jobs based on your experience, location, and availability! Conduct Intro Calls with each family you're booked with Care for children in their homes, typically an 8-hour day Abide by and follow the schedule and rules set forth by parents Perform household duties relating to the care you provide; i.e. cleaning up after meals, doing dishes, and cleaning up after activities Benefits of Working with CareBenefits: Weekly pay with competitive monthly bonusing based directly on your individual contributions A full-service team to support your part-time schedule. We bring the work to you! Accrued Sick time and Vacation time Flexible schedule Mileage Reimbursement (over 40 mi)
Must be 18 years or older Minimum of 1 weekday availability to work (at least 8 consecutive hours between 6am-8pm) Related childcare experience Reliable transportation to reach families’ homes and ability to travel up to 15 miles from your home Adult, Infant, and Pediatric CPR/First Aid Required prior to start date (will provide reimbursement for certification) Familiarity and ability to use app-based products and electronic devices Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing Authorized to work in the United States Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs at one time Exposure to mildly sick children
Compensation Range: $18 to $20 hourly. The base compensation range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the national salary range for this position. Actual compensation may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Care.com’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Care.com provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life, and disability insurance, a generous 401K employer matching program, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Available in more than 20 countries, Care.com is the world's leading platform for finding and managing high-quality family care. Care.com is designed to meet the evolving needs of today's families and caregivers, offering everything from household tax and payroll services and customized corporate benefits packages covering the care needs of working families, to innovating new ways for caregivers to be paid and obtain professional benefits. Since 2007, families have relied on Care.com's industry-leading products—from child and elder care to pet care and home care.
USD 18 - USD 20 - hourly
Must be 18+ with related childcare experience, reliable transportation, and Adult, Infant, and Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification. Requires the ability to lift 50 lbs and communicate effectively in English.
Market context
In Houston, part-time child caregiver roles are typically driven by families and employers needing dependable coverage for after-school hours, evenings, and occasional backup care. These roles are competitive because employers often look for experience with children, current Adult, Infant, and Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification, reliable transportation, and the ability to handle active care tasks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certifications and work authorization before applying.