Job Description
Charlotte's Best Nanny Agency is assisting a family in Freedom Park in finding a Full-Time Family Assistant for their newborn baby. The nanny would typically be needed Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 40 hours a week.
The best Family Assistant would be dependable, nurturing, patient, fun, active, and should be passionate about caring for infants. It is important to the family to find a Family Assistant who will be attentive to their child's needs and collaborate with the parents to establish a daily schedule. The Family Assistant should create an educational environment that will foster growth and encourage the child to meet their developmental milestones. During the day, the Family Assistant should read to the child, engage the child in developmental activities such as Tummy Time and playing with toys, going on strolls, and playing outside when the weather allows. As the child grows, the Family Assistant should take the child on outings such as going to the Park, the Library, Story Time, and other age-appropriate activities throughout the community. Mom has a fluid work schedule and will be off for weeks at a time; during nap time and the days mom is home, the family Assistant will work on the household duties listed below. The family has a second home in the North Carolina mountains, and it would be a bonus if the Family Assistant could occasionally travel with them. This is a long-term position, and the family is looking for aFamily Assistant who will grow with their family and become an extension of the family.
Nanny Responsibilities Include:
Meeting daily scheduling needs of the child (Feeding, Changing, Napping)
Engaging with the child on an age-appropriate level
Playing with the child both inside and outside the home
Doing hands-on learning activities with the child
Household Duties Include (Child is first priority):
Child's laundry and changing child's sheets weekly
Child's meal prep
Unloading/loading the dishwasher and sanitizing bottles
Sanitizing toys and frequently used surfaces by the child
Picking up after the nanny and child throughout the day
Emptying diaper trash
Grocery shopping and running errands
Organizing tasks
Pets: The family has two Shih Tzu dogs. Mom would like the Family Assistant to divide and conquer with her by monitoring them when they go outside during the day and taking them on occasional walks.
Qualifications:
Have at least 3 years of professional nanny experience
Have a college degree or equivalent experience
Have a professional resume
Fill out a complete online application
Pass a pre-screening interview with Charlotte's Best Nanny Agency
Pass a national background check, including a driving record check
Have a valid driver's license
Have safe and reliable transportation
Have a minimum of three professional references
Be non-smoking/vaping
CPR and First Aid Certified
Nanny should be fluent in English; any additional languages are a plus
Must be up to date on vaccinations, including the annual Flu Vaccine and TDAP, before starting the position.
Start Date, Salary, and Benefits:
This position starts February 1st, 2024
Legal pay is offered at $35.00 - $40.00 an hour, negotiable depending on experience
Continued pay while the family is away
Two weeks of paid time off
3 Paid Sick Days
Paid Major Holidays
Health Stipend
401K
Paid Mileage for driving on the Job (Gas card provided)
Annual performance-based bonus