What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Nanny 3 days a week (24-30 hours) position at Portland Nanny?
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Our goal is to create thoughtful, long-term matches where both nanny and family feel supported from the start.
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Placement Information:
Family Details:
- Mom works from home in a separate office
- Both parents are medical professionals
6 month old
- Very active 6 month old, who loves trains!
- Family would love someone who can take him on regular walks around the neighborhood, to the nearby playground and community garden when the weather permits
- No allergies or special health considerations at this time
3 year old
- Their 3 year old is in preschool and will only need care when school is not in session
- Loves his trains and automobiles!
- 40 lbs and growing, nanny must be able to lift his weight or more.
- No allergies or special health considerations at this time
Schedule
- 3 days a week - Mon/Wed/Fri (flexible) approximately 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Start time as early as 7:30am and no later than 9:ooam.
- Open to other days of the week, asks that Friday remains one of those days though
- The family anticipate approximately 24 hours per week but are happy to offer up to 30 hours a week with either longer days or adding an extra half day.
- Care is predominantly for 6 month old with the occasional care for 3 year old as well.
Ideal Nanny
The family is looking for a nanny with strong infant/first year experience, ideally someone who is:
- Easy-going, warm, nurturing and emotionally regulated
- Comfortable helping babies regulate and work through the milestones and developmental cues
- Reliable and a strong communicator
- Comfortable establishing and maintaining the family’s regular routine
- Okay with a sleepy cat in the home
- Vaccinated
- Dependable and consistent
- Interested in a longer-term placement (year or more)
- Placement Length
- Nanny is looking for a long-term placement as the family is open to going contract later on.
- Start date approximately October 28th but flexible for the right nanny
Schedule: 3 days a week - Mon/Wed/Fri (flexible) approximately 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (minimum 24 hours/week, but open to 30) Start time as early as 7:30am and no later than 9:ooam. Open to other days of the week, asks that Friday remains one of those days though
Interested in This Role?
Apply at portlandnanny.com/want-to-be-a-nanny and list FAMILY M in the application, or e-mail your resume to recruiting@portlandnanny.com with FAMILY M in the Subject Line.
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Why Work With Portland Nanny?
- Flexible Scheduling: Choose jobs that fit your availability. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, or occasional work.
- Pay: Flex Care Rates start at $21/hour when working on-call with bonuses for last-minute shifts, holidays, and increased pay when in placements.
- Placement Rates start at $24/hour
- Reliable, Legal Employment: We handle payroll taxes and offer paid time off for qualifying employees.
- Supportive Admin Team: Someone is always there to answer questions or help match you with the right family for you!
- No School Pick Up or Drop Offs - all care is provided at the family home and transporting children is not allowed.
We're hiring professional, responsible nannies who are passionate about working with children and ready to build strong, long-term relationships with families.
- Experienced Caregivers: Minimum 2 years of professional childcare experience (nannying, daycare, teaching, etc). 1 year of experience can be substituted for related education.
- CPR & First Aid Certified (or willing to obtain).
- Strong Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate with parents, follow care plans and update parents at end of day or throughout.
- Reliable and Professional: Punctual, trustworthy, and ready to work with high-quality families.
- Reliable Transportation: Willing to commute within the Portland metro and surrounding suburbs if doing on-call/maintained care with various families.
- Background Check Required: All applicants must pass a national background check.
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $25