[ ON HOLD: Hire in Process ] 360 | Full-time Professional Nanny for Madeira Family

ON HOLD: Hire in Process

Requirements:
– Professional childcare experience, 2 years minimum
– Nanny experience, 1 year minimum
– Infant experience, preferred
– Dependable & reliable
– Kind, nurturing, fun & patient
– Safe, attentive & health/hygiene conscious
– Enthusiastic to provide learning activities at home and around the city
– Understand milestones and development
– Open with communication, open to share check-ins texts/pictures throughout the day
– Up-to-date immunizations (TDAP) and annual flu shot, required
– Covid vaccine, required
– Clear background check, driving record and drug test
– CPR/First Aid certified prior to start date
– Non-smoker
*Nannies who seek to bring their own child need not apply

Start date:
Thurs., Jan. 2nd

Schedule:
Monday – Friday. Typically 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday – Friday. Some days may end early. 40-45 hours/week.

Pay Range:
$23.00 – $25.00/hour dependent on experience, education, and expertise.  Overtime rate of time and a half goes into effect after 40 hours/week. If working 45 hours/week, the expected gross amount is $1,092.50-1,187.50/week, or $56,810 – 61,750 annually. Taxes will be withheld.

Benefits:
Family will offer 8 PTO days to be used for vacation, sick and personal days. Nanny will have 6 paid holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day). In addition, when the family travels, the nanny will have an additional 2 weeks per year off and paid.The family will reimburse miles driven during the workday at the federal mileage rate. The family will guarantee pay at 40 hours/week, even in the case where the nanny is given unrequested time off, when the family vacations or ends a day early. Healthcare stipend is negotiable.

Children:
The family has two daughters who are 3 years old and 6 months old. G3 is a lively, independent, and curious child who loves to explore the world around her, often asking “why” as she learns. She is kind and incredibly gentle with her baby sister. She is eager to learn, so the family looks forward to the exciting activities the nanny could introduce around town. While she experiences some separation anxiety, she transitions better with good communication. G3 enjoys playing outside, solving puzzles, building with Magnatiles and Legos, drawing, painting, singing, reading, and helping in the kitchen. Her screen time will be limited to less than 1 hour daily during weekdays. She will attend preschool two-three full days per week (8:00 – 5:00) at school near her parents’ workplace and be home two-three days with the nanny. G3 will take one nap a day or have a period of quiet time in the afternoon. G6mos is a laid-back, calm, and sweet baby. She enjoys music and loves to babble. She is able to roll and is learning how to sit independently and communicates clearly through her cues. During the day, she stays awake for up to 2 hours before napping for about 1-2 hours and has longer awake periods of 2 to 3 hours in the evenings. She wakes up once overnight. G6mos is fed formula, around 4-6 ounces per feeding. The Snoo is used to assist her sleep overnight but she is currently transitioning to sleeping in a crib for her naps. 

Family values:
This family values creating an environment where everyone feels confident and comfortable with themselves. They emphasize exposing their children to diverse cultures and backgrounds, reflecting their own blended family. Respect for all people is a core value. The family enjoys spending time together on walks, bike rides, visits to the park, the zoo, and trips to the library. They also enjoy hanging out at home, watching movies especially Disney since G3 has been to Disney World. As parents, they prioritize understanding and communication, especially with their toddler. They explain why they’re asking or telling something, helping her navigate frustrations typical of toddler life. After a meltdown, they provide reassurance, emphasizing that love is unconditional, even when certain behaviors need to be stopped for safety. Patience and calm are key, especially as she navigates new behaviors. The parents value health and in particular about hand hygiene, ensuring hands are washed after coming inside and before and after meals. Both parents are physicians with variable schedules, typically working from 8:30 to 5:30. The parents would say the best part of parenting for them is spending time with their children and watching their individual personalities bloom. Their daughters bring them so much joy, instantly boosting their mood with their humor and affection. They cherish this age, knowing they are the center of their children’s world and just want to soak up every moment.

Duties include:
Basic care and clean up after children. Children’s bottle and meal prep including offering and encouraging new foods. Children’s laundry. Keeping the house picked up and orderly, wiping counters/table, vacuuming, putting stuff away, etc., Transportation to fun activities around the city. Maintaining clear communication with parents about the day’s events.  Comfortable caring for mild illnesses like colds or mild fevers but not for more serious conditions like COVID-19, flu, or severe vomiting.

Pets:
The family does not have any pets.

Covid Approach: (4) Moderately Open
Leaves home for work, exercise, shopping, and other activities as desired. Regularly socializes with more than 10 unique individuals outside their home. May invite a small number of trusted visitors, like neighbors, close friends, or family members inside the home. Practices hand-washing and wears masks sometimes. May not always maintain social distancing.
*Both parents are fully-vaccinated

Hopes:
Ultimately, the family is looking for a professional full-time nanny who is dependable, nurturing, and prioritizes safety. They require a minimum of 1 year of nanny experience and prefer a candidate with infant experience. The ideal candidate is reliable, kind, patient, and attentive to health and hygiene. They should be fun, engaging, and enjoy teaching, with a solid understanding of developmental milestones. The family requires a 1 year commitment, but could see the role being needed for the next 2-3 years.