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Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Nanny & Household Manager
GENERAL OVERVIEW
The Nanny & Household Manager is an essential position for this household. This Person must be a self-starter responsible for assisting with childcare for a newborn and helping the family to maintain the home. High Housekeeping Standards are expected with cleanliness as a high priority. It is expected for this position to maintain a high level of confidentiality and privacy of the principal and family at all times. Report directly to the Mother and facilitate operations and systems with the Family with regards to all household matters with a focus on childcare, and to support and improve the quality of life for the family.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Assist the family with infant care as directed , including feeding, diapering, soothing, and maintaining safe sleep routines. Assist with baby-specific chores like washing bottles, organizing the nursery, and doing infant laundry, allowing parents rest and time to bond with infant.
Specific daily responsibilities may include:
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Bottle & Breast Milk Prep:
Preparing, warming, and sterilizing bottles and pumping equipment. •
Feeding:
Administering feeds, whether formula or expressed breast milk. •
Burping:
Properly burping the baby after feeds to relieve gas and prevent spit-up. •
Diaper Changes:
Changing diapers frequently to prevent rashes and keeping the diapering area clean. •
Bathing & Grooming:
Giving sponge or tub baths and moisturizing the baby's delicate skin. •
Safe Sleep Practices:
Adhering to strict safe sleep guidelines (e.g., placing babies on their backs, removing loose blankets). •
Soothing Techniques:
Utilizing methods like the "5 S's" (Swaddling, Side/stomach position, Shushing, Swinging, and Sucking) to calm crying infants. •
Sleep Routines:
Assisting parents with establishing healthy nap schedules and a calming bedtime routine. •
Nursery Maintenance:
Keeping the nursery tidy, organized, and stocked with fresh supplies. •
Laundry:
Washing, folding, and putting away the baby's clothes and linens using baby-safe detergents. •
Dishwashing:
Washing, sanitizing, and drying bottles, pacifiers, and pump parts. •
Log Keeping:
Tracking feeding times, wet/dirty diapers, and sleep windows to share with parents or pediatricians. •
Doctor Visits:
Transporting the Mrs. & infant to routine checkups or sick visits. •
Health Monitoring:
Tracking temperatures and monitoring for signs of illness or allergic reactions. 2. Embrace flexibility, ready and willing to provide support as required at the family's residence. 3. Daily check in upon arrival and end of day. 4. Light Schedule management for the family. 5. Light Cleaning (as needed). Not responsible for deep cleaning. o
Cleaning:
Perform upkeep cleaning tasks as needed, including dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and maintaining all rooms and living spaces o Kitchen cleaning - counters, dishes, dish washer, stove. o Baby laundry o Empty trash. 6. Light Organizing (as needed). o Stocking/organizing pantry, drinks refrigerator, regular fridge/freezer, and other spaces to ensure supplies are replenished (review expiration dates; tell homeowner when items are running low, or dates are expired). o Receive Mail and packages. Unboxing Amazon boxes. Returns as needed. o Helping unpack grocery deliveries. o Stock all bathrooms with toilet paper, tissue, etc. 7. Prepare food and beverage for lunch, snacks, and dinner for the family when needed.
Bonus Responsibilities:
1. Ensure home is always "guest ready." 2. Evening and weekend Babysitting (occasionally). 3. Guest arrival preparation and accommodations for family members and friends. 4. Occasional projects. 5. Perform Concierge duties such as keeping addresses, birthday lists, special occasions list, cards, gift buying, gift wrapping, flowers, doctors' names/numbers, etc. 6. Assist in arranging travel logistics, encompassing flights, accommodations, and transportation, for personal excursions. 7. Willingness to stay at the with the baby, when the family travels (1-2 nights) or travel with the family as requested. 8. Home maintenance awareness and scheduling 9. Run minor errands as needed (pick up/drop off dry cleaning, drop off packages. When homeowner brings dry cleaning home, please help put away items. 10. Provide list of items that homeowner should purchase (cleaning supplies, bar soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc.), or go shopping as requested. 11. General awareness and communication with vendors and activities on property.
