Dedicated & Compassionate Long term Nanny in the Bay Area

Dedicated & Compassionate Long term Nanny in the Bay Area @Ease Family Solutions Palo Alto, CA Job Details Full-time $50 - $65 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid sick time Qualifications Serving CPR Certification 5 years BLS Certification CPR Driver's License Driving Dog handling Meal preparation Safe environment creation Cleaning Transportation planning Food preparation Stocking Nannying Senior level Communication skills Bathing assistance Full Job Description A Bay Area family seeks a Full-Time Nanny to provide dedicated care for their children. The role involves creating a nurturing and safe environment that fosters the children's development. Collaborating with parents, the Nanny will assist with meal planning, organize activities and travels, and coordinate transportation. This position entails occasional travel to different locations with short notice, requiring flexibility without travel restrictions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Foster a stimulating and secure environment for the child's growth. Arrange educational games and engaging activities. Ensure safety during indoor and outdoor play. Assist family during local visits to friends' homes, restaurants, events, and other family activities. Maintain sleep schedules and assist with bedtime routines including bathing, dressing, reading, and putting the child down when parents are not available. Prepare and serve meals and snacks. Perform light housekeeping related to childcare such as cleaning feeding supplies, cleaning up after meals, and tidying play areas. Bathe children, change diapers (if applicable), and facilitate the transition through toddler potty training. Contribute to teaching the children manners and other socially appropriate behavior. Take care of children in case of injury or illness. Maintain an organized diaper bag stocked with items the child frequently uses while out in public. Collaborate with other nannies to maintain schedules.

Skills & Work Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of experience in childcare. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills with minimal supervision from parents. Effective communication and judgment skills. Knowledgeable with developmental stages and proactive in teaching children. Adept at working in a team environment, and experience in a staffed home. Understand the importance of maintaining a balance of warmth and professionalism; and not being overly talkative. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and exercise independent/sound judgment. Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record. Authorized to work in the United States. Flexibility to travel domestically or internationally. CPR Certified, vaccinations required, immunizations Comfortable to work around dogs.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

Ability to communicate effectively with the Children and Employer. Manual dexterity for childcare tasks. Required and has the ability to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly required to move about the Residence. Ability to lift, transport, and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to care for energetic and active Children.

Competencies:

Communication:

Communicates clearly and concisely, both written and verbal. Able to communicate insights and understanding of issues or problems in a skillful way. Communicates important information to coworkers, supervisors, and managers. Trustworthiness and integrity, always acting in the best interests of the employer. Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Critical Thinking:

Asks the right questions to obtain the information needed to size up a situation properly. Anticipates and responds quickly to problems. Find ways to get projects accomplished efficiently. Positively impacts the team by managing time effectively.

Dependable Attention to detail:

The ability to listen, and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Takes initiative Works well under time constraints

Proactive:

Goes above and beyond what needs to be done. Has the confidence to initiate action independently; addresses unexpected problems or opportunities without prompting

Team Player:

Connects with coworkers, leaders, and external vendors in an effective manner. Considers how his/her actions affect other groups or team members. Models a spirit of cooperation with other members of the workgroup. Works effectively and cooperatively across groups.

Benefits:

Full Healthcare benefits 401k Paid vacation Paid sick time