Private Nanny

Company	Williamsburg Nanny Agency LlcSee more
Address	Virginia Beach, VA
Form of work	Part-time
Salary	$20 - $25 an hour

Job description

Job Description

Summary

A busy dual-career family is looking to hire a professional full-time nanny for their three children ages 7, 4 and 1 years old in Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Looking for someone warm and loving who truly loves children and has expertise in caring for babies. Must be trustworthy, reliable, and safe. A Nanny with a good understanding of age-appropriate educational/development-led activities for infants and toddlers is desirable.

The family has a neighborhood pool and are planning on signing the girls up for swim team this summer so they will have swim practice during the week. Would like someone who would be comfortable being out and about (pool, botanical gardens, zoos, aquariums, libraries, etc. with either just Emmett or all three of the girls are out of school. Also someone comfortable taking kids/ dog on bike rides/walks through the neighborhood.

Preferably, the candidate seeks a long-term commitment and wishes to become part of a loving, nurturing home.

The family has a friendly dog

Nanny car is provided

7 yr. old girl, 4 yr. old girl and 1 year old boy

Paid time off - Yes – Up to 8 hours of holiday PTO if it falls on a working day (Tuesday through Thursday).

Pets 1 year old Goldendoodle

Children with special needs

The baby has special needs which includes low muscle tone and motor delays so he has some adaptive equipment. He will have speech delays and will learn how to talk with an AAC tablet in the future but can communicate wants and needs. He gets in home therapies via early intervention- the PT is in home twice a month and OT is about 2-3 times a month. He is really easy going and happy. No issues with fussiness, irritability, or any sensory issues. Has some difficulties with eating but working with OT for that. He eats by mouth.

Overnights needed

· Always follow parents’ specific instructions with regard to every aspect of childcare and the children’s safety, supervising them always.

· Provide all aspects of care for the infant during the day when his older siblings are at school and care for all three children on days when they are off school and during the summer when they are not attending camps.

Transport the two older children to and from school in the car provided
Basic infant care will include diaper changing, keeping the baby clean and his clothes clean, bottle feedings, putting down for naps, cuddling, dressing appropriately for the weather and bathing if needed, etc.
Create a stimulating and nurturing environment for the baby, including activities such as reading picture books, floor play and tummy time, music, and lots of talking to stimulate his language development and desire to communicate.
Communicate regularly with the parents regarding the children’s needs.

Keep a daily log of activities, including mealtimes, amount of milk consumed, and bowel movements.

· Help with the children’s laundry and put clothes away.

When time and weather allow, take the children outside to play, and if the weather is not cooperating, plan indoor activities such as games, art, reading, and crafts.
Ensure the children follow good hygiene habits washing hands before meals etc.
Teach the children good social manners and appropriate behavior by being a good role model and gently correctly unwanted behavior

Perform light housework related to the children only, including cleaning up after meals, tidying play areas encouraging the children to help, sweeping floors, emptying the dishwasher etc.

Skills and qualities required

A minimum of two to three years of childcare experience backed up with strong checkable references
A minimum of one year’s nanny experience within the past three years
Must be willing to pass background and driving records checks
Trustworthy, reliable, and honest

· Nurturing, patient, and calm with a positive and willing disposition