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The Nicolo Family - Hiring in Petaluma

The Nicolo Family

Petaluma, CA
$20/hr
Part-time
1 kid

A little bit about us

Hi! I'm Liana. My husband and I have a beautiful, healthy almost 3 yo boy that needs someone who can take care of him and keep him safe when mommy and daddy need rest or time to work.
What we are looking for:
Someone who is experienced in professional child care. Who understands child's safety, developmental support, and has love to give. The time slots are usually 8 am- 6 pm weekends and 6pm to 9 pm on the weekdays upon availability.
If you don’t mind doing some light home chores would be amazing! Let's talk and feel if we are a good match.
Thank you!

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The Grigorieff Family - Hiring in Petaluma

The Grigorieff Family

Petaluma, CA
$30/hr
Part-time
2 kids
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

We’re looking for a nanny open to a nanny share with two tamiles. Ideally, you’d alternate between the two homes every week. Both families are about a mile and half away from each other.

The babies are 6 months and 7 months. They like will nap every 2-3 hours. They drink bottled milk and some soft foods! We’d love for you to play with them, read to them, and them put them down for their naps :).

We’re looking for someone to help care for the babies while at least one parent works from home Tuesdays - Thursdays (ideally between 10 am and 4 pm but we’re flexible!

We’d love to meet you!

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The Pipes Family - Hiring in Petaluma

The Pipes Family

Petaluma, CA
$17/hr
Full-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid

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The Anton Family - Hiring in Petaluma

The Anton Family

Petaluma, CA
$19/hr
Part-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

We're moving to West Petaluma and hoping to find a nanny share for our now 5 month old! Hoping for part time, days flexible.

Certification requirement

CPR
The James Family - Hiring in Petaluma

The James Family

Petaluma, CA
$20/hr
Part-time
3 kids

A little bit about us

Our boys, age 8 and 12, are fun, caring, active, and imaginative. We live on a farm about 10 minutes from town. They love to read, to play sports, and to be outside. We are looking for help in the afternoons, about 2:30-5:30. The responsibilities will be picking up them up from school and taking them to activities, as well as helping them with snacks, dishes, and laundry.
The Sokalsky Family - Hiring in Petaluma

The Sokalsky Family

Petaluma, CA
$30/hr
Part-time
2 kids

A little bit about us

Looking for a part time nanny, about two days a week with possibility to extend more days a week depending on work. Two precious siblings who love the outdoors and doing all sorts of activities. Need someone who will teach through play and entertain the children. Will need to prepare lunch and snacks

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid

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The Noel Family - Hiring in Petaluma

The Noel Family

Petaluma, CA
$21/hr
Full-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

Starting in May 2023 we are looking for a full time nanny share 830-530 Monday through Friday. We have one daughter - Taylor who will be around 9 months old. We wanted to start looking now to get ready for when our leaves from work are over.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The England Family - Hiring in Petaluma

The England Family

Petaluma, CA
$18/hr
Part-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

My husband and I work from home and care for Cruz (9 and a half months) full time. We’re looking for someone part time in our home who can lend a hand and give us some free time a few days a week. Help includes feeding, putting down for nap, playing and interacting while awake.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The Wylds Family - Hiring in Petaluma

The Wylds Family

Petaluma, CA
$22/hr
Full-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

Hours:
Looking for a full-time nanny to work ‘normal’ office hours (We can be flexible on start times 8am/9am start)

Start date:
Mid-June 2022

Children:
We have one child who will be aged 6 months when the position starts

Responsibilities include:
- Organize creative activities and educational games (e.g. drawing, crafting and puppet games) 

- Prepare children’s meals and feed them (including bottle-feeding for babies) 

- Change diapers

- Schedule nap times 

- Tidy up play areas and children’s room as needed 

- Ensure children’s safety during indoors and outdoors activities

Requirements:

- Previous experience looking after an infant full time 

- Excellent understanding of child development in different age stages 

- Ability to come up with creative ideas to educate and engage our child 

- First aid/ CPR certification

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid

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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.

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