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The Adjognon Family - Hiring in Washington

The Adjognon Family

Washington, DC
$20/hr
Part-time
2 kids

A little bit about us

Looking for an afternoon nanny (roughly 3:30pm to 7pm) to pick up kids from school and provide guidance on homework.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The Humphries Family - Hiring in Washington

The Humphries Family

Washington, DC
$17.50/hr
Full-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

Hi there! I have an 8 month old daughter who a fun and easy going baby. We seek a nanny share M-F, 40 hours weekly.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The King Family - Hiring in Washington

The King Family

Washington, DC
$17.50/hr
Full-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

My daughters name is Mckenzie She is four years old she’s very beautiful very smart loves her iPad we would love it to have a nanny to come and assist her with daily activities etc

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid

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The Hepburn Family - Hiring in Washington

The Hepburn Family

Washington, DC
$20/hr
Full-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

Traveling for work need assistance
With baby early morning and late nightS just the basic care is needed She’ll need help with potty time lunch preparation arts crafts and park visit
The Funkhouser Family - Hiring in Washington

The Funkhouser Family

Washington, DC
$20/hr
Part-time
1 kid

A little bit about us

We are a DC family in the Trinidad neighborhood looking for a nanny to help with after school care for our soon to be 3 year old 5 days a week (M-F) from 3pm-6pm starting at the end of August.

General duties will be to care for and play with Ellie, walks to our neighborhood park, possibly food prep for the following day, and pick up play area before leaving!

Our requirements are:
- Must be covid vaccinated
- CPR and first aid training
- Must be authorized to work in the US
- Ok with cats

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The O Family - Hiring in Washington

The O Family

Washington, DC
$17.50/hr
Part-time
1 kid

A little bit about us

I need someone to help me with my young son while I work from home. They will not be entirely responsible for him but will have him most of the time. I work Monday Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Some times you may be able to leave or not needed due to a holiday. I will expect the nanny to be at my home during those hours.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid

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The Scales Family - Hiring in Washington

The Scales Family

Washington, DC
$18.63/hr
Part-time
4 kids

A little bit about us

They are very active . love to play run.. Like to stay busy . looking for loving caring nanny's that have alot of patient put in time and effort. Monday -saturday
Friday until sunday

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The Richardson Family - Hiring in Washington

The Richardson Family

Washington, DC
$17.50/hr
Full-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

Seeking full-time help for 1st time mom with Infant baby girl. Weekdays starting at 7:30am. Our daughter, Cherryn is super sweet and like to laugh and play.
She is 5 months old and is already trying to have conversations with us, rolling over, lifting her head, scooting, eating purees, and recognizes us, especially by following us through the house with her eyes. We need an honest, smart, punctual, clean, positive, creative, caring, capable and willing nanny that adheres to, at the very least, general safety and infant care basics. This nanny should be willing to engage our daughter, feed her, read to her, sing to her, change her diapers regularly, wash her dishes and clothes, etc. We are very interested in her safe physical, educational, and emotional development at the least. The right nanny shouldn't be afraid to help us with suggestions to make suggestions that benefit our baby's care and growth like a team. We are
ready to hire and accepting serious applicants only. Please contact us if interested. Rate and hours are eagerly negotiable based on experience and fit. Second language is a plus.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The Martin Family - Hiring in Washington

The Martin Family

Washington, DC
$22/hr
Part-time
2 kids
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

Looking for a part-time caregiver to help with my two boys bi-weekly on Tuesdays. One of my son's have Down Syndrome (3 yrs. old) and the other is 10 yrs. old. Both of my boys are smart, curious, and very personable! The ideal person would be good at coming up with creative ways to engage them in learning activities and enjoy the outdoors.

Potentially, more days will be added to the schedule and the individual will be kept in mind for babysitting in addition.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid

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How to Find a Nanny Job in Washington, DC

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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?
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  • 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.

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