A Nanny or Babysitter provides care for children in their homes. Stays with children on a regular basis or for occasional day or evening times, or works full time; may live with a family.
ASAP Position Overview A family in Laconia, New Hampshire is seeking an experienced, highly self-directed Nanny / Household Assistant to join their home on a long-term, live-out basis. This role is weighted primarily toward household management and daily organization, with newborn support as a secondary component. The family is expecting a baby girl in late September, and two older children, ages 15 and 10, are in the home periodically during school breaks. During the weekday morning hours, the person in this role will take ownership of the kitchen, household organization, and daily upkeep, keeping the home running smoothly and prepared for the newborn's arrival. The household includes a dog and five backyard chickens. The ideal candidate is proactive, works well independently without extensive direction, and can identify what needs doing and take care of it. Benefits Guaranteed hours per week One week paid vacation Long-term position with a growing family Potential for additional hours Responsibilities General household organization, tidying, and upkeep of a five-bedroom, three-bathroom home Keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and running efficiently, including dishes and dishwasher Food preparation and basic meal and snack preparation Grocery organization, putting away groceries, and monitoring household food and supply needs Light household cleaning and keeping common areas neat Laundry and related household organization Receiving and organizing deliveries Household errands, pickups, and returns as needed Restocking household supplies and notifying the family when items need replenishing Assisting with the family dog and basic care tasks for the family's five chickens Newborn support as needed, including basic newborn care, feeding and bottle preparation, diapering, and newborn laundry Keeping the nursery organized and stocked, and washing and organizing bottles and feeding supplies Providing occasional newborn care while the parents attend to appointments and other responsibilities Proactively identifying tasks rather than waiting for direction Requirements Prior professional nanny or childcare experience Newborn or infant experience strongly preferred Strong household management, organizational, and kitchen skills Comfortable combining childcare with household responsibilities Ability to work independently with minimal direction Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle Comfortable in a home with pets, including a dog and backyard chickens Strong initiative, discretion, and communication skills Must be able to provide 3-5 professional references
