Position: Full-time, Live-In
Location: Warren, NJ
Ages: 1 year old, 3 years old, and 6 years old
Start date: ASAP/ mid October
Pets in home: None
Car requirement: Family vehicle provided
Covid-19 requirement: None
Schedule: 45 hours a week with rotating schedule
Compensation: $950+
Position Code: F891WN
More details:
A family in Warren is seeking a dedicated live-in nanny to assist with their three children, aged 1, 3, and 6 years old. The schedule involves a rotating arrangement between the nanny and the au pair, covering mornings and afternoons. shifts typically range from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on some days and 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on others, alternating every other day. The position requires flexibility to collaborate with both the household staff and the mother. The role includes working one weekend day per week in addition to the weekday schedule, totaling approximately five to six days per week and approximately 45 hours weekly.
Duties:
General responsibilities include ensuring the safety and well-being of the children, facilitating age-appropriate activities, and preparing nutritious meals. Maintaining the children's daily routines and supporting light household tasks related to the children, such as managing laundry, grocery shopping, and vacuuming designated areas. Occasionally, assistance with UPS package returns may be helpful.
Ideal nanny:
The ideal nanny for this family is a caring, responsible, and patient nanny who is energetic, experienced, and able to create a safe and nurturing environment for the children.
Seeking someone who is intelligent, confident, and kind, with a natural ability to de-escalate situations and take initiative. The candidate should be a team player and supportive of both the mother and the household, always accommodating the family's needs. It is essential that the nanny collaborates effectively with Mom and the family’s au pair, as they will be working as a team with all three children. Given the children's high activity levels and unique personalities, we are looking for someone capable of matching their energy while maintaining a safe environment.
About the children:
The youngest is a 20-month-old child who is bright, cheerful, and playful, reflecting the typical energy of toddlers. She will be in daycare for most of the day and enjoys activities such as art and gymnastics.
The middle child, who is three years old, tends to be calmer than the other two children. However, he is still energetic and occasionally display some adventurousness. Initially, he may be shy when meeting new people, but overall, he is very sweet.
The oldest, who is six years old, is an energetic, confident, and expressive child with a charismatic personality. He has been diagnosed with ADHD. Currently, afterschool activities have not been finalized, but may include options such as therapy, Italian classes, emotion regulation classes, and sports.
About the home/parents:
This is a health-conscious household. The family aims to minimize the intake of unhealthy foods whenever possible. Mom is friendly, outgoing, supportive, and well-organized. She values having a sense of control and maintains high standards for her children, all within a positive and communicative environment. Dad has a laid-back personality but travels frequently, which often results in his being less active at home.
Benefits:
Additional advantages include a private bedroom and private bathroom, a personal refrigerator, and a $60 monthly food stipend. Caregivers will also have access to food in the main residence. Vacation benefits consist of two weeks of paid time off, with additional sick leave entitlements.
Flexible scheduling options are available, provided that coverage is maintained by other caregiver when necessary. The role includes a personal phone plan and access to the family vehicle. The family permits social visits and late evenings out, contingent upon timely communication for any plans exceeding midnight or 1:00 a.m.
Position Code: F891WN
