Nanny

Job Details

Job Description

A caring, conscientious nanny is needed for a family in Horner Park/NE Irving Park with 1 active toddler.

Job Details and Responsibilities

• 1 toddler. No special needs.
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Extra hours are not anticipated at this time.
• The position ideally begins the second week of September.
• Primary responsibilities include all baby care: feeding, facilitating nap time, changing diapers, bathing if needed, etc.
• Nanny should engage child inappropriate play and stimulation such as reading, singing, activities, etc.
• During daily walks and park activities, the toddler is accustomed to multiple outside activity times per day.
• Nanny should be aware of developmentally appropriate milestones and transitions such as nap schedules, solid foods, potty training, and babyproofing the home.
• The nanny should be able to keep the baby on an age-appropriate schedule.
• Light housekeeping will be needed such as children’s laundry, keeping toys picked up, wiping down kitchen surfaces, sanitizing bottles and feeding supplies, etc.
• Occasionally assist with loading/unloading/starting the dishwasher and washer/dryer
• Using prior experience, occasionally assist or make purchasing recommendations for toys, playthings, etc.
• Both parents currently work from home. Nanny should be comfortable with this arrangement.

Qualifications

• The nanny should have extensive experience working with a toddler and be interested in becoming a team member with the parents.
• Loving, attentive, and engaged.
• Knowledge of a second language is a bonus but not required.
• Driving is not a requirement of the position. However, if the nanny drives to work, street parking is available.
• Nanny should be able to be organized, multi-task, and take the initiative
• COVID, Flu & TDAP vaccines are requirements of the position.
• Nanny should be COVID conscious and follow all CDC protocols/minimizing risk.