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The Lin Family
The Lin Family
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday : 9am -4pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Care needed from June 2025 - December 2025
Key responsibilities include:
Engaging the babies with age-appropriate, developmental activities.
Managing diaper changes, naps, bottle feedings, and mealtimes, babys laundry.
Cleaning up after the baby meals and playtime.
Taking the baby on walks
About you :
Non-smoker - including vaping
Reliable transportation
Infant CPR/First Aid certified (preferred)
Prior experience with infants (required)
Certification requirements
The Winters Family
The Winters Family
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The Lorencatto Family
The Lorencatto Family
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Schedule would be
Monday - Thursday 8:30AM - 5PM Fridays 9AM-3PM.
Availability to babysit for an occasional date night is a plus!
Must be comfortable with a dog in the house.
Duties would include:
- Playtime (must be able to sit and actively engage on the floor). Including floor time, tummy time and reading.
- Walks outside
- Prepare and feed (bottle & solids)
- Naptime
- Laundry (baby only)
- Cleaning/Sterilizing baby toys, bottles, and utensils
While this role is expected to assume full responsibility during the agreed upon schedule, at least one of the parents will be working from home Monday through Friday.
Certification requirements
The Watkins Family
The Watkins Family
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The Campbell Family
The Campbell Family
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Must be okay with dogs (we have one very friendly dog) and must be a non-smoker.
Certification requirement
The LaPerle Family
The LaPerle Family
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Certification requirement
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How to Find Short-Term Nanny Jobs in Alexandria, VA
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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 Short-Term Nanny Jobs?
Short-term nanny jobs are temporary positions with a set end date, such as covering a parental leave, a family move, a summer, or a gap between nannies. They suit nannies who like variety, are between jobs, or want to try a family before committing.
Types of Short-Term Nanny Jobs and Responsibilities
Short-term jobs can be full-time or part-time and last from a few weeks to several months. Responsibilities are the same as in an ongoing job, with an emphasis on getting up to speed quickly. Check the dates, the hours, and whether there is a chance of the role being extended.
How to Interview for Short-Term Nanny Jobs
Once you start connecting with prospective employers, the next step is a nanny job interview. Here are some questions you should ask:
- What are the start and end dates, and could the job be extended?
- Is the schedule full-time or part-time?
- What is the reason for the temporary role?
- How will I be paid, and is there a written agreement?
- What routines and house rules should I know on day one?
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.