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The Shoaf Family
The Shoaf Family
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We're looking for support with child care and some assistance with food / laundry, etc.
The hours perfect for a student.
Looking for someone to help from 7 am -8:30 am and then from 3pm to 7 pm. Our new baby is due in 6 weeks but we need help with our 3.5 year boy’s morning routine/lunch box prep, and then preparing dinner followed by feeding, bathing, getting him ready for bedtime at which point parents can take over. Saturdays are optional if you can!!
We have three very cuddly cats and a somewhat rambunctious yet loving young dog who will do anything to be your best friend.
We look forward to meeting you, and hope to welcome you into the family.
Other notes: we are open to live in but hourly rates would change.
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The Pierret Family
The Pierret Family
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The Villarreal Family
The Villarreal Family
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Hours could be 4-6 hours per day (mornings and afternoons), ideally Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. We are flexible, at least 20 hours per week. We are open to nanny share, but prefer solo part time. We would want to host at our house where we have a nice yard for playing.
The Trager Family
The Trager Family
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We try to keep an organized and clean home, and we do have additional housecleaning help.
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The Leigh Family
The Leigh Family
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The Criss Family
The Criss Family
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Dad is a physician at a near by hospital and mom works from home most days.
The hours are very flexible, ideally needing a babysitter between 9-3pm, and can provide more or less hours as needed. Estimated start date would be July- August, and we are flexible.
We have a medium size dog and a house with a yard where she can go out and play.
Responsibilities include baby feeding, diapering, playing and clean up.
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The Matthews Family
The Matthews Family
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The Steele Family
The Steele Family
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I am a music teacher and am in grad school for speech pathology, so will be working and taking classes throughout the days on Tues/Thurs.
My little girl has a very Irish name, and is very giggly and easily entertained! She loves long walks in her stroller, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", and hanging out with our french bulldog, Petal.
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How to Find a Nanny Job in Palo Alto, CA
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Types of Nanny Jobs and Nanny Responsibilities in Palo Alto, CA
Before you start looking for a nanny job, it's essential to learn about the different types of nannies and how they compare to each other so that you make sure you’re looking for the right opportunities.
The different types of nanny jobs have different nanny responsibilities. The boundaries for nannies duties vary from family to family. However, in general, a nanny is responsible for making sure the children's needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example, housekeeping or meal preparation, it’s good practice to make sure your expectations are aligned with the family.
There are temporary nanny jobs, even seasonal nanny jobs like summer nanny jobs. Beyond seasonal and temporary nanny positions, there are differences between full-time and part-time nanny jobs. The primary difference being the number of hours you spend at your nanny job every week. For full-time nannies, there are options for live in nanny positions and live-out positions in Palo Alto. Live-out positions are more common, but each family has their own set of needs that require different types of care, and live in nanny positions can be exactly what some families want. If you're looking to explore live in nanny positions , it's even more important to create a shared set of expectations around hours, responsibilities, and what is expected of you when you're not on the clock.
How to Interview for a Nanny Job in Palo Alto, CA
Once you start connecting with prospective employers, the next step is a nanny job interview. Here is a list of some nanny interview questions to prepare for:
- What do you think children like best about you?
- What kind of activities will you do with children this age?
- How do you handle problems that arise behaviorally and emotionally with kids this age?
Beyond answering 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.