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The Spencer Family - Hiring in Orleans

The Spencer Family

Orleans, MA
$20/hr
Full-time
4 kids

A little bit about us

Nanny/Household Manager needed for a family starting in June/July. Must be comfortable around children, there are 4 kids in the home ages 0 and 4 (would be primary responsibility). And older children in school, aged 11 and 13. Ideal candidate is a team player, works well with existing team, and is comfortable in a busy home with visitors coming and going. No job is too small or outside the scope. Duties will include childcare, keeping home organized, managing home/car care, and researching/planning activities/trips for the family. Valid driver's license and passport are required. Must be following COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, with flexibility for date nights and some weekend shifts. Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience ($19 per hour and up). Benefits include paid holiday/vacation/sick days. Minimum 40-45 hours per week, and family is willing and able to offer more hours if candidate is interested. Long term position.

Non-exhaustive duties and responsibilities:

Monitor and maintain the health, safety, and well-being of the Children
Tend to the basic, daily needs of the Children, including, for example, meal planning and preparation, assisting Children with bathing, dressing, meal consumption, homework completion, doing Children’s laundry, and the like.
Planning and executing age-appropriate recreational activities, playdates, activities with friends,
Transporting Children and Family to and from daily activities and events, using employer-provided or personal vehicle.
Maintaining living areas of the home in clean and organized condition, including, for example, including organizing, tidying, light cleaning
Maintaining adequate inventory of household products, supplies, groceries etc., restocking as required
Manage regular shopping
Run errands as required
Light cooking and/or food prep is a plus

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid

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You create your profile and connect with families that meet your needs. Then, as you meet with families, you can discuss and finalize details around cost and responsibilities. Learn more about nanny responsibilities.

What Are House Manager/Nanny Jobs?

House Manager/Nanny jobs combine childcare with household management or family assistant duties. They suit experienced nannies who enjoy organizing, planning, and running a household, and who want a broader role with more responsibility.

Types of House Manager/Nanny Jobs and Responsibilities

Duties may include meal planning, laundry, errands, scheduling, and coordinating other household help, alongside caring for the children. Some roles are mostly childcare with a few household tasks, and others are mostly management. Check how the time is split, the hours, and the pay for the combined duties.

How to Interview for House Manager/Nanny Jobs

Once you start connecting with prospective employers, the next step is a nanny job interview. Here are some questions you should ask:

  • How is time split between childcare and household tasks?
  • Which household tasks are included, and which are not?
  • Will I manage or coordinate other staff or contractors?
  • How is pay set for the combined role?
  • Is there a written job description?

Beyond asking these questions, families will want you to have your nanny references ready and ask any questions to show initiative. The nanny job interview is an excellent opportunity to get aligned on the nanny job expectations. By doing this, you can get off on the right foot with your future employer.

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