Nanny

Overview

Position: Nanny

Location: Woodside, CA

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Local candidates only

A warm and welcoming Bay Area family is seeking an experienced Nanny to provide exceptional care for their sweet infant. The ideal candidate is nurturing, collaborative, has extensive experience with infants, and has outstanding professional references. Must be local to the San Francisco Bay Area.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily Care and Supervision: Providing full, attentive, and consistent care for the child/infant during all scheduled hours. This includes feeding, diapering, bathing, and ensuring the child's safety at all times.
• Adherence to Daily Routines: Implementing and strictly maintaining the family's established daily schedule, including nap times, meal times, and planned activities.
• Developmental Engagement: Planning and executing age-appropriate, stimulating, and educational activities (e.g., reading, walks, singing, sensory play) to support the child's cognitive, physical, and emotional development.
• Health and Wellness: Administering medication as directed by parents (with proper training/instructions) and closely monitoring the child for any signs of illness, injury, or discomfort.
• Outdoor Activities: Safely taking the child on walks, to parks, or to organized activities, ensuring all necessary supplies (snacks, water, sunscreen) are taken.
• Meal Preparation: Preparing fresh, nutritious vegetarian meals and snacks for the child (when at a solid food age), ensuring cleanliness and adherence to any dietary restrictions or allergies.
• Nursery/Play Area Maintenance: Keeping the child's room, play areas, and toys tidy, organized, and clean throughout the day.
• Child's Laundry: Handling all the child's laundry, including washing, folding, and putting away clothes and linens.
• Supply Management: Stocking and organizing all child-related supplies (diapers, wipes, creams, formula/food) and communicating inventory needs to the parents/estate management.

Communication and Collaboration

• Daily Log/Report: Maintaining a clear, concise log or report detailing the day's events, including:
  • Meal times and amounts consumed.
  • Nap/sleep intervals.
  • Diaper changes (noting wet/soiled).
  • Activities, observations, and any concerns or milestones.
• Professional Handoff: Providing a clear and efficient verbal handoff to the parent(s) at the end of the shift.
• Parent/Guardian Communication: Maintaining open and proactive communication with parents regarding the child's well-being, schedule adherence, and developmental progress.