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The Layden Family
The Layden Family
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We will eventually need a fulltime, daytime nanny starting in April. The person filling this nighttime position could definitely transition.
*Must be comfortable around cats.
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The McBain Family
The McBain Family
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We are looking for a nanny who is bilingual and would work 8 hours per day (for example, 8am-4pm). We expect responsibilities will include standard activities such: feeding the infant, changing diapers, supervising nap times, engaging in age-appropriate developmental activities, maintaining a consistent routine, and monitor the infant's health. This role may encompass some routine housekeeping duties related to the infant's care, as well as regular communication with us about the infant's day and any notable events or concerns.
Ideally, the nanny would also be trained in infant first aid and CPR to handle any emergencies.
We are a very laid back couple! We are organized, energetic, and aim to be as supportive as possible of your role as a nanny!
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The Wilke Family
The Wilke Family
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The Scott Family
The Scott Family
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Schedule woukd be as follows:
Mon- Fri
7am to 8:30am then 5:30- 7:30pm
Sat & Sun
7:30am - 1:30pm then 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Mon- Fri would involve getting kids ready for school and dropping off at daycare (about 2 miles away). In the evenings it woukd require picking up from school, bringing kids home, possibly making a dinner meal on some days and getting kids ready for bed.
Sat and Sun mornings would involve taking kids to the park or other scheduled/ unshlcheduled activity. In the late afternoons/ evening it would involve playong with kids and getting them ready for bed.
*** If you are looking for a live-in position, i am certainly open to this.
The Ehsani-Nia Family
The Ehsani-Nia Family
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Just need someone to watch my 3 month old! Help with feedings while I work from home. Will need someone on Mon-Thurs for about 4 hours each day. 3-7p. Don’t need much help with cleaning or household chores— maybe just cleaning dishes and light laundry.
Looking for
Someone to start April 22nd. Date is not flexible.
Huge plus if nanny can speak Arabic and/or Farsi.
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The Trevino Family
The Trevino Family
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The Ahmed Family
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The Khemlani Family
The Khemlani Family
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The valencia Family
The valencia Family
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Types of Nanny Jobs and Nanny Responsibilities in Washington, DC
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 Washington. 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 Washington, DC
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.