What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nanny/Housekeeper position at Household Staffing?
Full-Time Nanny/Housekeeper Position Available
Location: Chelsea/High Line Area, Manhattan
Start Date: Mid to Late January/Early February
Compensation: $35/hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 11 AM - 8 PM
Summer Flexibility: Willing to live-in during summer months in New Jersey or the Hamptons.
Job Description
Our family in Manhattan is seeking an experienced, professional, and nurturing full-time nanny to care for our two children, ages 5 and 8. This is a long-term position that requires exceptional organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to work in a discreet, respectful manner.
Responsibilities
Childcare:
- Pick up kids from school and transport them to activities.
- Ensure timely dinner and bath routines.
- Provide occasional overnight care when parents travel.
Household Management:
- Light housekeeping of bedrooms: make beds, tidy bathrooms, fill water bottles, and humidifiers.
- Light housekeeping of kitchen and main areas: Swiffer/mop floors, light dusting, empty dishwasher.
- Assist with unpacking groceries and prepping meals for the children.
- Organize closets and maintain a tidy, well-kept home.
Other Duties:
- Walk the family dog (they also have a dog walker that comes and helps)
- Run errands as needed.
- Perform laundry for the children.
Preferred Skills:
- Spanish-speaking (not mandatory but a plus, as the children are on a Spanish track).
- Ability to drive (nanny car provided).
- Basic cooking skills and comfort with simple meal prep.
- Ability to swim (preferred for summer months).
What Works Best for Our Family:
We are seeking someone who is:
- Discrete: Able to exist peacefully in our home without intruding on our routines.
- Tidy and Organized: Maintains an immaculate environment and has strong organizational skills.
- Proactive: Capable of taking care of errands, managing time effectively, and being a problem-solver.
- Professional and Experienced: A career nanny with a history of long-term positions, seeking a stable, long-term role.
- Caring and Smart: Compassionate with the children, but also resourceful and capable of independent decision-making.
- Tech-Free: Zero phone use while with the children is non-negotiable.
If you’re a professional nanny looking to join a warm and respectful family while showcasing your organizational and childcare expertise, we’d love to hear from you!
Salary : $35
