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The Johnson Family
The Johnson Family
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The Mackey Family
The Mackey Family
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The Angarita Family
The Angarita Family
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The Gilmore Family
The Gilmore Family
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The Simons Family
The Simons Family
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Time:
- M-Th 3-8 p.m. + F or Saturday
- 3 nights/wk it will be later than 8pm (two weeknights and one weekend night) until midnight or later exact days vary per week
- Additional hours as needed (possible full days in August)
Responsibilities:
- Daily school pickup
- Drive to ballet, soccer, etc.
- Laundry for entire family
- Cooking and food prep
- Light housework, e. g. vacuuming, dishes, tidying, taking out trash
- Errands, e. g shopping, pick up prescriptions, dry cleaning
- Homework assistance (experience with dyslexia helpful but not a must)
- Feed dog
- Help with events at our house
- Accompany kids to birthday parties, etc.
- Packing/Unpacking (we travel a good amount)
- Help organize our life/household
Ideal candidate is responsible, proactive, can multi-task and stay engaged with the kids.
The Grinner Family
The Grinner Family
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The Roberson Family
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The Nicole Family
The Nicole Family
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Fridays, Saturday nights
No drop offs or pick ups
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The Florcruz Family
The Florcruz Family
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We need your help to watch him (5 AM to 9 AM Saturdays and Sundays) when he wakes up very early in the morning so he doesn't wake his entire family. He has a lot of energy!
Watching him entails feeding him breakfast, reading with him, playing board games, and bringing him in the backyard to play. You may also watch his 5 year old brother who wakes up closer to 8 AM.
Ideal candidate has experience with neurodiverse children, is interested in child development or therapy, and is kind and patient.
Requirements: commitment to no screen time and no drugs.
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How to Find a Special Needs Nanny Job in Oakland,CA
Start by creating your profile so that families can quickly learn about you. Once your profile highlights your skills and personality, you can message families to find the right nanny job for you.
What is a Special Needs Nanny Job in Oakland,CA
A special needs nanny focuses on caring for children with special needs. You’ll be responsible for creating individualized care and activities that combine both consistency and stimulation. The family you’re caring for will have schedules and preferences to share with you to ensure that their child receives the best care possible.
Preparing for a Special Needs Nanny Job Interview in Oakland,CA
Once you start connecting with prospective employers, the next step is a special needs nanny job interview. Here is a list of some infant nanny interview questions to prepare for:
- What is your specific experience with this diagnosis?
- Can you tell us about your experiences with children with special needs?
- Do you have any special training in Oakland,CA?
- What would you do if an emergency arises?
- How strictly do you usually follow a schedule with children with special needs?
At this stage, you should come prepared with references from past special needs nanny jobs. It is a great opportunity to see how you fit in with the family and ask any questions about the responsibilities or compensation. To ensure everyone has a shared understanding of the role and responsibilities; we recommend asking for a job offer or a nanny contract.
