Overview
A busy professional family in Westport, CT is seeking a full-time live-in nanny to assist with their two daughters, ages 4-months and 2.5 years. The schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday, 7am-7pm. The accommodations for this position are a private bedroom and bathroom on the same floor as the children. The family is only providing accommodations during the nanny's working shift, so candidates must be able to return to their own home Friday-Sunday.
Responsibilities
- All aspects of childcare for two children
- Children’s laundry
- Coordinating naps, meals/feedings
- Scheduling activities/playdates
- Driving to/from activities
- Managing baths and bed time
- Organization of childrens’ rooms and play areas
- Washing pump/bottle parts
- Meal prep- basic meals for the family several times per week
- Creating an engaging and creative environment- this is a no screens home
- Coordinating with part-time cleaner to keep the home tidy
- Ordering supplies and groceries as needed, running basic errands
- Light tidying of common areas, including loading and unloading the dishwasher and taking out the trash
Qualifications
- Energetic and proactive
- Newborn and toddler experience
- Positive attitude
- Comfortable with work at home parents who are in and out during the day
- Organized problem-solver- the parents do not want to micromanage
- Open, warm, and kind
- Ability to keep busy if parents or grandparents are spending time with children
Requirements
- Non-smoker
- Ability to join for travel and can do overnights at home without parents (not frequent)
- CPR Certified (or willing to get certified prior to starting the position)
- Bilingual (NOT required but highly desired)
- Flu and Tdap vaccinated
- Ability to swim
- Valid drivers license and clean driving record
Salary and Benefits
- $30-35/hr.
- Health insurance stipend
- PTO and federal holidays
