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The Spencer Family - Hiring in Orleans

The Spencer Family

Orleans, MA
$20/hr
Full-time
4 kids

A little bit about us

Nanny/Household Manager needed for a family starting in June/July. Must be comfortable around children, there are 4 kids in the home ages 0 and 4 (would be primary responsibility). And older children in school, aged 11 and 13. Ideal candidate is a team player, works well with existing team, and is comfortable in a busy home with visitors coming and going. No job is too small or outside the scope. Duties will include childcare, keeping home organized, managing home/car care, and researching/planning activities/trips for the family. Valid driver's license and passport are required. Must be following COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, with flexibility for date nights and some weekend shifts. Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience ($19 per hour and up). Benefits include paid holiday/vacation/sick days. Minimum 40-45 hours per week, and family is willing and able to offer more hours if candidate is interested. Long term position.

Non-exhaustive duties and responsibilities:

Monitor and maintain the health, safety, and well-being of the Children
Tend to the basic, daily needs of the Children, including, for example, meal planning and preparation, assisting Children with bathing, dressing, meal consumption, homework completion, doing Children’s laundry, and the like.
Planning and executing age-appropriate recreational activities, playdates, activities with friends,
Transporting Children and Family to and from daily activities and events, using employer-provided or personal vehicle.
Maintaining living areas of the home in clean and organized condition, including, for example, including organizing, tidying, light cleaning
Maintaining adequate inventory of household products, supplies, groceries etc., restocking as required
Manage regular shopping
Run errands as required
Light cooking and/or food prep is a plus

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid

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How to Find an Infant Care Job in Orleans, MA

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 Orleans, MA

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 Orleans, MA? 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.

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