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Caregivers for Back-up Childcare Hours Available Now PT and FT

SYNERGY HomeCare supporting Bright Horizons Backup Childcare Program

Rapidly Growing Childcare Program Location: Santa Clara & San Mateo Counties Schedule: On-call / Flexible hours (MondayFriday, occasional weekends) Pay: $22 per hour About the Role

Do you love working with children and want a flexible job that fits your schedule? Join SYNERGY HomeCare's Backup Childcare Program, providing trusted, short-term childcare for families when their regular arrangements fall through.

As a Caregiver for Back-up Childcare, you'll step in to care for children ranging from infants to school-aged kids in a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment. You'll support working families by ensuring their little ones are happy, secure, and having fun while parents handle their workday stress-free.

What You'll Do

• Provide age-appropriate care, supervision, and play for children (infants through 12 years old).
• Follow established routines and care plans to ensure safety and comfort.
• Maintain open, positive communication with parents and the Bright Horizons team.
• Support daily routines, including meals, naps, creative play, and learning activities.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and child-friendly environment.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Flexible Schedule: Choose the shifts and days that fit your life.
• Great Experience: Perfect for students, early childhood educators, or those re-entering the workforce.
• Training & Support: Paid onboarding, CPR/First Aid training, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Community Impact: Make a difference for families who rely on dependable care during unexpected gaps.
• Competitive Pay: Earn competitive hourly wages with opportunities for ongoing assignments.
• YOU LOVE WORKING WITH KIDS!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must obtain HCA (register yourself with the state of California ($35), background check ($89) and negative TB test). You can go here to register: The PIN Number is LPSCBM
• High school diploma or GED required; coursework in Early Childhood Education a plus.
• Experience caring for children in a home, center, or school setting (minimum 6 months preferred).
• Ability to complete a background check, CPR/First Aid certification, and required online training.
• Friendly, reliable, and flexible ready to adapt to different home or center environments.

About Synergy HomeCare - The Leading Home Care Provider

SYNERGY HomeCare is the fastest-growing national franchisor in the home care industry with over 220 franchises operating in more than 500 locations across the U.S. In its 25th year, the company provides a broad range of non-medical in-home services including child care, personal care, companion care, memory care and specialized care for individuals who are living with physical or developmental disabilities, chronic health conditions or recovering from illness or surgery. No matter what each person's circumstances are, SYNERGY HomeCare steps in with effective, comforting, life-affirming care that moves people emotionally and physically forward. For more information visit

Join Our Team!

If you're passionate about children and want meaningful, flexible work, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help families thrive!