About the job
Location: Austin, Texas Start Date: ASAP Children: female 11/2021, Baby girl #2 due December 2024 Compensation: $30-35/hr Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (40 hours guaranteed) Description: Meet the Family: We are a growing family. One almost 3-year-old girl and another girl due in December. We have very flexible careers so often work from home. We are a very close family and often entertain and have family/friends over. We love to travel, spend time outdoors, and learn new skills. Family of soon-to-be 4 is seeking a Nanny for their two little girls. The oldest is in a Mother's Day Out program 2-3 days a week and there will be times when Nanny will only be caring for baby, as well as both girls. The family has a part-time Personal Assistant and the Nanny/PA will share those responsibilities. There are days where it will be more personal assistant heavy and other days where it is focused on the nanny role. Nanny duties will include: Providing all care for both girls including dressing, changing, feeding, bathing, putting down for naps, etc. Implementing age-appropriate activities that promote growth and development such as books, music, walks, tummy time, working on motor skills, sitting, etc. as time progresses Keeping girls' rooms/nursery organized and in order, and keeping common areas tidied (e.g., wiping down counters, loading/unloading dishwasher, clean/sterilize bottles and pump components, doing child's laundry) Keeping parents apprised of low supplies (diapers, wipes, etc.) PA duties will include: Family laundry, delicate items will be washed by employers Organization projects (garage, bedrooms, closets/pantry, etc.) Keep the home picked up and tidy such as wiping off counters, loading/unloading dishwasher, garage gym, toys, backyard, etc. Maintain and stock supplies (paper towels, soap, pantry items, etc.) Schedule appointments such as dinner reservations, doctors/dentists, haircuts, etc. Assist with travel arrangements and preparation Errands such as mailing/returning packages, picking up items from storage Coordinate contractors, maintenance, furniture deliveries, etc. Prep for events/holidays Pet care - walk dogs (or dog park), make sure fed and water bowls are full, let in/out as needed, and take to grooming appointments, vet, etc. as needed Candidate should be: Experience, confident, and capable in all areas of infant, baby and toddler/preschool care Adaptable since duties change day-to-day Responsible and reliable Proactive, self-motivated, and able to anticipate needs Caring and kind Education-minded An excellent communicator Discreet, respecting the family's privacy A dog lover - the family has two medium, hypoallergenic dogs - a Goldendoodle and a labradoodle Welcoming of involved parents (who both work from home) and grandparents who live nearby Open to occasional date nights or weekend sitting Open to occasional travel - long weekend or week-long trips (total of approx. 2-3 weeks/year total, passport required) Vaccinated - COVID and Tdap A Bachelor's degree is preferred and will increase pay rate by several dollars/hour Able to travel with the family approximately 3x/year Benefits: 10 days of vacation per year, 3-5 days of sick time 8 paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day