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Babysitter

Part-time

HCAOA (Home Care Association of America)

Bergenfield, NJPart-time$20–22/hrPosted 1y agoChecked 2w ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$20–22/hr
Location
Bergenfield, NJ
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certification In First Aid And Child And Infant CPR

Job overview

HCAOA (Home Care Association of America) is hiring a Babysitter. The Babysitter provides care for children both inside and outside the home, ensuring a healthy and safe environment. Responsibilities include preparing meals, maintaining routines, leading fun activities, and assisting with homework. The role also involves caring for infants, meeting children's developmental needs, and communicating with parents about their children's well-being and schedules.

Key focus areas include Provides care to children inside and outside the home, Ensures a healthy and safe environment for children when parents are away, and Prepares healthy snacks and meals.

Successful candidates bring Experience As A Babysitter Or Nanny, Reliable Transportation, and Certification In First Aid And Child And Infant CPR. Important skills include Caregiving, Reliability, Responsibility, Excellent Listener, Fun And Engaging, and Caring.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CaregivingReliabilityResponsibilityExcellent ListenerFun and EngagingCaringCompassionatePatientDeveloping and Leading Children in Fun Learning ActivitiesCreativityEnergy and StaminaExcellent Interpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsSafety Focus

Qualifications

Experience as a Babysitter or NannyReliable TransportationCertification in First Aid and Child and Infant CPRHigh School Diploma or GEDExperience With Special Needs ChildrenAssociate's Degree in Child DevelopmentState Certification in Early Childhood Education

Full job description

Benefits:

  • Bonus based on performance

  • Flexible schedule

  • Opportunity for advancement

Babysitter Job Responsibilities:

  • Provides care to children inside and outside the home

  • Ensures a healthy and safe environment for children when parents are away.

  • Prepares healthy snacks and meals.

  • Maintains daily feeding and care routines.

  • Performs light housework, including laundry.

  • Leads children in fun activities, such as playground visits and arts and crafts projects.

  • Keeps children’s living and play areas tidy.

  • Encourages older children to complete chores.

  • Helps with homework and tutoring as needed.

  • Cares for infants, including feeding, diapering, and dressing.

  • Meets the physical, social, and emotional needs of children in their care.

  • Provides structure and communicates consistent behavioral expectations.

  • Encourages healthy habits and hygiene, and helps with toilet training.

  • Follows parents’ instructions and keeps track of children’s school and after-school schedules.

  • Helps children develop coping skills and good manners.

  • Keeps in contact with parents, alerting them of symptoms of illness, as well as everyday accidents and challenges.

Babysitter Qualifications and Skills:

  • Caregiving

  • Reliability

  • Responsibility

  • Excellent listener

  • Fun and engaging

  • Caring, compassionate, and patient

  • Skilled at developing and leading children in fun learning activities

  • Creativity

  • Energy and stamina

  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

  • Safety focus

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

  • Experience as a babysitter or nanny

  • Reliable transportation

  • Certification in first aid and child and infant CPR

  • Experience with special needs children

  • High school diploma or GED, associate’s degree in child development a plus

  • State certification in early childhood education a plus

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