Job Description

Jovie is seeking engaging, reliable and enthusiastic kid-care pros to work with families in Edina, Minneapolis, Bloomington, Wayzata, Chanhassen, Maple Grove and Plymouth areas

Engaging | Creative | Fun | Flexible

Jovie is looking for experienced caregivers to help provide care to our local families on the evenings and weekends. Care would possibly include making and providing meals, engaging in activities such as arts and crafts, board/card games, baking, outdoor play, bedtime routine, and staying with the children until the parents arrive home. Feel free to reach out with questions, and we can chat!

What We Look For:

• You like to engage with kids and have a playful personality
• You have relatable childcare experience (special needs experience a plus)
• You’re able to provide 3 childcare references (from paid or unpaid positions)
• You have a reliable vehicle and driver's license
• You’re already CPR/First Aid Certified or willing to be
• You're available up to 5 days Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm

Working Conditions and Requirements:

• Work environment will be active, kid-centric and includes 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

Compensation + Benefits:

• Hourly wage: $18-$20
• Ready to work around your schedule
• Ability to start with just a few days per week if needed due to other commitments
• Paid training + professional development (including CPR/First Aid certification).
• Support + Coaching + Team Atmosphere + Engaged Leadership +Building Relationships with Diverse Families
• Work within 15-20 miles of your home

*Please note that during this time of COVID-19, Jovie expects all employees to follow CDC guidelines and ensure best hygiene practices when working and in their personal time. Our clients are following these recommended guidelines cautiously and conservatively and expect the caregiver to do the same to keep everyone as safe and healthy as possible.