A stay-at-home mother is seeking an experienced, collaborative Mommy’s Helper/Family Assistant to provide support with childcare and the day-to-day running of the home. The family has a four-month-old baby and a three-year-old son who attends school full-time.
The family's longtime nanny and household helper, who has been with them for 3.5 years and has become an important part of the family, is unexpectedly returning home for a while. The family is looking for temporary support while they determine whether she will ultimately be able to return. The hope is to find someone who can become a long-term member of the household if the position becomes permanent. They will know within 4-5 months if it will be permanent, but just need help for the time being.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working alongside a parent and sees themselves as a true extra set of hands. The family is looking for someone who can naturally jump in with whatever needs to be done, from preparing the children for school to cooking, organizing, laundry, and caring for the baby.
Schedule
Monday–Thursday, 7:00am–3:30pm
Friday, 8:00am–12:00pm
Approximately 35 hours per week
Family is open to some flexibility with the schedule
ASAP start date
Family anticipates knowing within the next 4–5 months whether the position will become permanent
Responsibilities:
Providing support with the family's four-month-old baby throughout the day
Supporting infant development and age-appropriate activities, including tummy time and developmental milestones
Helping with bottle introduction and feeding routines
Assisting with the morning routine for the three-year-old before school
Preparing breakfast and packing lunch
Helping with after-school needs and routines
Cooking meals for the family
General household cleaning and tidying
Laundry and household organization
Keeping the home running smoothly and helping with whatever needs to be done throughout the day
Assisting the mother with day-to-day family needs
Qualifications:
French-speaking strongly preferred
Someone who enjoys becoming a true extra set of hands for a busy family
Helping maintain a French-language environment for the three-year-old if possible
Requirements:
Previous professional nanny, mother's helper, or family assistant experience
Strong infant experience and understanding of developmental milestones
Knowledge of infant feeding, bottle introduction, and age-appropriate activities
Warm, nurturing, and patient personality
Comfortable working alongside a stay-at-home mother and being part of a collaborative partnership
Proactive and willing to jump in without needing to be directed for every task
Strong cooking, cleaning, and organizational skills