Organized, Proactive Nanny/Family Assistant Needed PT in Seward Park

#HW0829

DETAILS:

•Location: The Seward Park area of Seattle, WA

•Ideal Start Date: ​​08/27/2024

•Schedule: Mostly Mon-Fri after school hours (generally 1:00/ 2:00 - 6:00 or 6:30).Somewhat flexible for 15-20 hours per week– arriving early/punctual is important to them.

The ability to work the occasional evening and/or weekend is preferred!

(Some household assistant hours start before school begins.)

•Children: One 5.5 year-old boy

•Compensation: $30/hr depending on experience and qualifications, with guaranteed hours, meals provided while working, accrued sick time, paid time off, family vehicle can be provided or mileage reimbursement for any driving in the nanny’s vehicle while on the job, accrual-based annual bonuses

• Commitment: One year minimum Commitment is required, long-lerm (through elementary years ) is preferred!

Meet the Family:

This hard-working and fun-loving family of three is looking for an experienced and engaged household manager/nanny to join their family as an “extra adult” and team member! They feel they are generally very flexible people with reasonable expectations, a healthy sense of humor, and a strong appreciation for all of the workers who help them manage their busy lives.

Dad works long hours as a cardiac electrophysiologist; the schedule can be somewhat unpredictable and typically requires paperwork on the weekends as well. Mom is the primary household manager and caregiver for their son, and she also works part-time from home as a consultant. They love to ski, bike, and hike when they have time, and also love spending time with family and friends. Additionally, they enjoy doing more simple things as a family, such as going to the park on the weekends.

Their son attends school 3 blocks from their home, and is getting ready to start Kindergarten in September! He is extremely independent, kinetic and energetic. He loves music and dancing, legos, art, and creating things. He has had part-time childcare since birth, and has been in preschool for 3 years. As an only child, he thrives with a caregiver who is hands-on and will physically play with him and offer a lot of 1:1 time and attention.

The Job Description:

The nanny will be responsible for ensuring a safe, nurturing and loving environment for their child while helping the family maintain the smooth functioning of their home.

Job duties will include:

• Meeting with Mom weekly to plan and divide household/child tasks, as well as any administrative matters

• Light family meal-prep, packing lunches and snacks. Actual cooking is a huge bonus, but not a requirement

• Facilitating and engaging in age appropriate developmental, educational activities, and physical play

• Support with school related activities (too young for homework)

• School drop-off/pick-up and transporting to and from activities/lessons

• The occasional organizational projects, such as fridge and closets are greatly appreciated

• Light household cleaning, they have a house cleaner for deeper cleaning

• Grocery Shopping, light errands while out such as library drop-off and/or dry cleaning

• Family laundry

• Tidying any spaces used throughout the day

Nanny Attributes/Qualifications/Requirements:

Their ideal candidate is responsible, capable, mature and able to make good decisions with available information, while being proactive, organized, and able to adapt to and improvise with any changing circumstances. Being flexible and having strong communication skills are also important to them, as well as being extremely punctual and reliable.

Additionally, they should be physically active (enough to keep up with an energetic 5 year-old), patient, kind, and playful. They are looking for someone who dreams of a long-standing gig; they truly love nurturing long-term relationships and feel like they benefit everyone.

They must be up to date on their Covid vaccination with the most recent booster. Additionally, they must have a valid Driver's License, clean driving record, and reliable transportation. They should also have a current Infant and Child CPR/First Aid Certification (or be willing to update asap). Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• After school
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Please describe previous experience relevant to this position, including the ages of children you have experience caring for.
• Please enter your cell number if we may communicate with you via text message regarding this position:
• Please confirm when you would be available to start in this position if hired.
• Can you meet the Covid-19 vaccination requirement (being vaccinated with at least one bivalent dose) prior to the start date for this role?

License/Certification:

• CPR/First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person