ME395 - Full-Time Nanny - Upper West Side

Overview:

A loving family of three on the Upper West Side of Manhattan is seeking a warm, nurturing, and experienced part-time nanny for their 27-month-old son. The family is looking for someone who is friendly, easygoing, reliable, and flexible, with a genuine love for children. The ideal candidate will take initiative while also being receptive to direction and will enjoy building a long-term relationship with the family.

The position is live-out and starts as soon as possible. The schedule is three days per week, ideally Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., for a total of 33 hours per week. There may be some flexibility regarding the specific days.

Responsibilities:

• Providing loving, attentive, and developmentally appropriate care for the child
• Managing the child's daily routine, including diaper changes, brushing teeth, dressing, meals, and naps
• Handling school drop-off and pick-up
• Taking the child to classes, activities, parks, and playdates
• Preparing simple, healthy meals and snacks for the child
• Engaging the child in age-appropriate activities that encourage learning and development
• Washing the child's dishes and bottles or loading them into the dishwasher
• Handling the child's laundry, which may occasionally include some of the parents' clothing
• Keeping the playroom and child's belongings clean, tidy, and organized
• Emptying the diaper pail and cleaning up after the child's meals
• Assisting with other light housekeeping tasks related to the child

Qualifications:

The ability to speak Mandarin and/or Cantonese is a huge plus but is not required.

Requirements:

• Have previous experience caring for toddlers

• Be nurturing, friendly, easygoing, and flexible

• Be proactive, organized, and attentive to cleanliness

• Take direction well while also being comfortable working independently

• Be CPR certified and trained in infant and child choking response

• Be comfortable swimming and supervising the child around water

• Be a non-smoker

• Be up to date on vaccinations

• Be willing to be paid on the books

Salary and Benefits:

• $36 per hour
• 33 hours per week
• Two weeks of paid vacation (one week selected by the family and one week selected by the nanny)
• Paid holidays that fall on regularly scheduled workdays
• 55 hours of paid sick/personal time
• No travel required
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