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The Willsey Family
The Willsey Family
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Mom is dealing with a fracture pre-birth of baby so will need more help with baby and mother physically at the start. (Lifting the baby to bring to mom, etc.)
Help needed with overall infant care including baby’s laundry, bottle cleaning, possibly bottle feeding, diapering, keeping the nursery tidy, etc., light house work, running errands i.e. picking up meals, grocery shopping, etc. We also have a 14-pound blind senior dog, who is very friendly, who we will need help taking out for walks, etc.
Approximately 20 hours x week to start 4-5 days a week during M-F, hours flexible but somewhere within the 8am to 4pm time frame. Will possibly transition to full time after first 3 months.
Ideally, you would also be available for a few hours here and there on the weekends
occasionally as well.
We would prefer someone who is local on the West Side, so you are close, reliable, and have an easy commute.
Must be vaccinated for TDAP, Flu & Covid.
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The Rink-Jamalzadeh Family
The Rink-Jamalzadeh Family
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Sufi is very extroverted and social, he loves going to the park & classes so we are looking for a nanny who has reliable transportation!
We're looking for a nanny M-F, 10-4
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The Barnett Family
The Barnett Family
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Our hope is that we would come home for 30 mins or so each evening to spend time with her at some point during your shift.
Pay is $33 per hour through payroll.
Our ideal nanny is someone who is passionate about their job and takes pride in it! It is very important to us given the substantial time that will be spent with our daughter that our nanny takes care of her as if she’s her own and has experience with infants.
This is a live-out position.
Responsibilities
- Support early milestones with engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage healthy growth and curiosity, without the use of screens
- Prioritize safety and maintain a secure, attentive environment
- Communicate developments with parents / text occasional photos
- Baby-related housekeeping - bottle prep, baby laundry, tidying nursery/play area, etc.
- Light food prep for baby and cleanup once baby starts solids
- Experience with baby sign language would be a plus!
Requirements
- Non-smoker
- Valid driver's license
- Two references
- Experience with infants and toddlers
- Background check
- CPR and first-aid certified (or willing to take a class)
- Comfortable with cats
If you are interested, please send a resume and references. Thanks!
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The Simmerling Family
The Simmerling Family
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The Waddell Family
The Waddell Family
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We are looking to do a nanny share with another family in our area! We are a pet-free (but don't mind furry friends) and smoke-free household and live in a 2 bedroom apartment in a lovely neighborhood. My husband works from home 2-3 days a week.
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The Scott Family
The Scott Family
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Ideal candidate will:
- Be highly engaged / interactive and knowledgeable about child development
- Form a strong relationship with us & bring a partnership mentality -- our dream would be for you to feel like family
- Have direct experience with infant care, esp. preparing and serving solids
- Be active / up to taking my son outdoors
- Help with laundry / tidying
- Provide documentation of recent CPR training & up to date vaccinations (COVID-19, flu, TDAP)
- Bring a joyful, positive presence.
Potential to begin in December with limited, flexible hours before ramping up to full time mid to late January
Can consider both full and part time candidates. Ideal would be 8am-5pm.
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The Kates Family
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The Irwin-Sorrentino Family
The Irwin-Sorrentino Family
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Looking for mainly M-F, 8 AM-4 PM (sometimes evenings and weekends-extra pay).
Light house work, meal prep and driving is a plus.
Looking for two part-time individuals or one full-time.
We are an energetic, fun-loving, and hard working family, looking for a great addition to our awesome home! (Bonus points for dog lovers!)
With Love,
The Sorrentino Family
The Vilmar Family
The Vilmar Family
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How to Find an Infant Care Job in Santa Monica, CA
If you’re looking for an infant nanny job, you’ve come to the right place! We can help you find an infant care job in your area. Start by telling families about yourself in your profile, and then chat with families to find the right fit. When you think you’ve found the right match, you can turn the discussion towards compensation and responsibilities.
What is an Infant Nanny in Santa Monica, CA
An infant nanny is a nanny that specializes in caring for newborns. They are skilled in diapering and providing care for any rashes, swaddling, bathing, feeding, and burping. Some infant nannies further specialize in care for premature newborns or multiples.
Preparing for a Nanny Interview for an Infant Care Position
Once you start connecting with prospective employers, the next step is an infant nanny job interview. Here is a list of some infant nanny interview questions to prepare for:
- What is your specific experience with this age group?
- Are you Infant CPR/First Aid certified in Santa Monica, CA? Are you willing to be trained?
- How do you handle a crying baby?
- How often do you usually offer parents updates during the day?
- What do you feed an infant? At 0-3 months? 3-6 months? 6-9 months? 9-12 months?
- How do you set up the infant’s crib for a nap?
- What kind of activities will you plan to engage my baby?
You should be prepared with your references for past nanny jobs, and ideally, past infant jobs. Prior to the infant nanny interview, be sure to think about questions that you might have for the family. This is a great time to ask questions about the responsibilities and compensation for the infant nanny position. To make sure everyone has a shared understanding of the role and responsibilities, we recommend asking for a job offer or a nanny contract. By doing this, you can get off on the right foot with your future employer.
