A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
Part-Time Infant Nanny / Childcare Provider We are looking for a reliable, compassionate, and experienced infant caregiver to care for our 7-week-old son in our home beginning approximately September 8, 2026. This is a small, part-time position that would be a great fit for someone who genuinely enjoys caring for young infants and is comfortable following a family's established routines and parenting preferences.
Schedule Every other week:
Monday-Wednesday Approximately 7:30 AM-12:30 PM Approximately 12-14 hours per week Approximately 4-4.5 hours per day Start date: Approximately September 8, 2026 Guaranteed hours, with some flexibility when possible Our older child will be attending kindergarten and will not be the caregiver's responsibility. About Our Baby Our son is currently about 7 weeks old. He is exclusively breastfed and currently follows a typical newborn routine of eating, sleeping, and wake periods of approximately 1-2 hours. He currently co-sleeps and is a contact napper, so applicants must be comfortable with holding/comforting him for naps and understand that independent crib naps are not currently part of his routine. He may need approximately 1-2 bottles during the caregiver's shift while I am away. Because he is breastfed, it is important that his caregiver is willing to carefully follow our specific feeding instructions and parenting preferences. Responsibilities The caregiver will be responsible for: Providing attentive, nurturing care for our infant Following all parent-provided feeding instructions and guidelines Bottle-feeding expressed breast milk as instructed Diapering and maintaining baby's hygiene Comforting and soothing baby as needed Holding/contact napping baby as needed Following baby's sleep and wake cues Providing age- and developmentally appropriate play and interaction Taking baby for walks when appropriate Washing bottles as needed Light tidying and organization of areas used during the shift Maintaining a simple daily log of baby's activities, including feedings, diapers, naps, and anything notable Communicating with parents about anything concerning or noteworthy regarding baby's care The caregiver will not be responsible for our older child or general household cleaning. Qualifications & Requirements The ideal candidate will be: Patient, compassionate, empathetic, understanding, and respectful Reliable and punctual Comfortable caring for a very young infant Comfortable with contact naps and a co-sleeping family Willing to follow our parenting preferences and guidelines CPR/First Aid certified A non-smoker Vaccinated Able to provide 3-5 professional or childcare references Able to pass a background check, if requested In possession of a valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation Comfortable working independently in our home Our Home We have cats and dogs in the home. Our dogs will be kenneled during childcare hours, but applicants must be comfortable being around household pets. We also have Ring security cameras inside and outside of our home. These cameras are primarily in place for household safety, including monitoring our older child's safety due to him occasionally attempting to leave the home independently. Applicants must be comfortable working in a home with cameras. Compensation $17-$25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. We are looking for someone who is interested in building a dependable, long-term childcare arrangement and becoming someone our family can trust.
How to Apply Please include:
A brief introduction about yourself Your experience caring for infants, particularly newborns Your CPR/First Aid certification status Your availability for the schedule listed above Your hourly rate/expectations Confirmation that you have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license 3-5 childcare or professional references We are looking for someone who will treat our baby with the same patience, care, and respect that we do. If you are nurturing, dependable, attentive, and comfortable following a family's specific routines and parenting choices, we would love to hear from you!
