Nurturing, Reliable FT Nanny for Growing Family in Oakland

A family in Oakland is seeking a nurturing, reliable nanny to help care for their two older children (11-year-old girl and 12-year-old boy) and adapt to their changing needs as they have a baby due mid-February. Their older kids are very intelligent, love to read, play games, and are creative. They are kind, energetic, and active kids. In the beginning this person will primarily care for their 11 and 12 year old as mom will be on maternity leave until June. This person will fully take on care for the baby once mom goes back to work, but they need someone adaptable who can pitch-in where needed. Scope of duties include driving the children to/from school and activities, homework help, child laundry, light tidying and organization, and preparing meals and snacks for the children.

Their ideal candidate is punctual, engaging, and proactive. The best fit for them is a career nanny who honors the parents’ ways of doing things and is open minded to their preferences. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting longevity as they know they will need help for at least the next 3-4 years.

Experience Requirements

• 3 years minimum experience working as a full-time nanny with excellent verifiable references

Educational Requirements

• Fluency in English

Qualifications

• TB and Tdap vaccinated
• CPR Certified
• Valid driver with clean record and reliable vehicle for work-related driving (family will reimburse for mileage)
• Comfortable with cat and dog in the home including light pet care for the dog
• Proactive and pitch-in
• Feels like part of the family
• Nurturing
• Career nanny; genuinely loves working with children and supporting families
• Punctual and reliable
• Honors parents’ ways of doing things; open minded to their preferences
• Kind
• Hard working
• Seeking longevity; at least 3 years ideally

Responsibilities

• In the beginning, this person will primarily help with the two older and some daily care as needed for the baby; in June this person will transition to full-time care for the baby as well as the older children
• Infant care: feeding, changing, putting down for nap, etc.
• Driving the older children to/from school and activities
• Overseeing homework
• Planning activities that are age-appropriate
• Engaging with the children in play
• Light tidying and organization: children’s rooms and play areas, common areas, kitchen; loading and unloading the dishwasher; washing and sanitizing bottles
• Preparing breakfast, lunch, and snacks for the kids as well as helping prepare the kids’ dinner
• Laundry for the children
• Light pet care for the dog