Part-Time Nanny/Family Assistant - Cardiff, CA

Sweet family in Cardiff is in need of a nanny/family assistant to work alongside Mom and help their family thrive! Their energetic, loving kids are 3, 6, 9, and 11. Mom stays at home and works part time, Dad works a lot outside the home and travels for work as well. 11 year old boy is on the Autism spectrum and has recently transitioned to homeschooling. He is very high functioning and super smart, but can struggle with emotional regulation and have meltdowns. Patience and the ability to stay calm in any situation will be key! Their ideal nanny will be a Jill of all trades who is experienced with varying ages and large families. The role will include household support such as kids laundry, dishes, meal prep, and tidying. The family has a strong Christian faith so they ask that their nanny either shares or respects their faith. 

In an ideal world, their nanny will have experience working with kids with Autism and speak Spanish, but neither is required. Must be able to make a long term commitment.

Location:

Cardiff, CA

Schedule and Hours:

M-F 20-25 hours per week.

Exact weekly schedule to be worked out between Mom and Nanny, something like 12pm-5pm

Flexibility for adjustments in the schedule when Dad is traveling or a special event comes up with advance notice.

Rate:

$28-$32 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits:

Guaranteed hours, paid time off, sick days, and holidays.

Start Date:

ASAP

Children:

Boy, 3

Girl, 6

Girl, 9

Boy, 11

Pets:

1 dog, a lab that is trained as a therapy dog

Responsibilities:

In the morning hours the younger kids will be at school, so the nanny would help with supervising the 11 year old during his homeschool and helping out around the house with whatever Mom needs.11 year old also has therapies throughout the week and the rest of the kids each have one extracurricular activity they attend, so tag teaming with Mom to get everyone where they need to go. When kids are home, engaging with them and playing with them. They form strong attachments to their nannies and are sweet, loving kids. 11 year old needs someone who is super patient and will really get to know him, see and encourage the best in him, and respect his dignity. Mom likes to schedule 1 on 1 time with each kid, so the nanny might be home with 3 kids while mom takes 1 out for a special date. A can do attitude and willingness to help with light housekeeping such as laundry, dishes, tidying, and meal prep is required as this is a nanny/family assistant role. Mom needs someone who can be an extension of her and willing to pitch in wherever needed. The family will provide a car for the nanny to drive while on the job.

Requirements:

2+ years experience as a nanny, experience with varying ages and multiple children

CPR Certified

Able to make a long term commitment, ideally several years

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Proactive, self-starter, doesn’t need a lot of direction

Comfortable supervising kids in the pool

Respect or share the family’s Christian faith

Experience working with kids with Autism is preferred

Bonus if you speak Spanish