Schedule: Approximately 25 hours/week (Monday–Friday, mornings to early afternoons preferred)
Compensation: $25–$35/hour (depending on experience and fit)
Start Date: September 2026
Commitment: Long-term (2-3 years) preferred
We are a warm, busy family in the Westshore area preparing to welcome our second baby in August and are looking for a kind, reliable, and proactive nanny/family assistant to support our household starting in September.
We are seeking someone who genuinely loves babies and young children, enjoys creating calm and supportive home environments, and feels comfortable helping with both childcare and light household support.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being a meaningful support person to a growing family during an important season of life.
About Our Family
- Mom and dad work from home, with flexible but demanding schedules.
- We have a sweet, spirited daughter (age 3.5) who attends daycare during weekdays
- Baby boy arrives in August 2026
We already have wonderful support in place, including housekeeping, meal support, and nearby family, so this role is about helping create additional ease, steadiness, and support in our day-to-day rhythm.
Primary Responsibilities
- Newborn & Infant Support
- Holding, soothing, feeding support, rocking, walks
- Caring for baby while mom works, rests, showers, or naps
- Supporting naps and daily routines
- Helping create a calm, nurturing environment for baby
Occasional Support with Older Child
- Light support with our daughter when needed on the odd day that pre-school is closed (play, transitions, etc.)
Household Support
- Laundry and folding
- Light tidying / toy reset
- Kitchen reset / dishes
- Bottle washing / baby gear organization
- Light meal prep (bonus)
- Helping keep household systems flowing smoothly
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Warm, calm, nurturing, and emotionally mature
- Experienced with newborns and infants
- Naturally proactive and helpful
- Organized and tidy
- Trustworthy and dependable
- Comfortable working collaboratively in a busy household
- Confident taking initiative without needing constant direction
Bonus if you have:
- Postpartum/newborn experience
- Doula background
- Early childhood experience
- Previous nanny + family assistant experience
Schedule
We are ideally looking for approximately 25 hours/week, primarily during weekday mornings to early afternoons.
Example schedule:
- Monday–Friday
- 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
We are somewhat flexible and care much more about finding the right fit than forcing a rigid schedule.
Compensation & Structure
- $25–$35/hour depending on experience and fit
- Guaranteed approximately 25 hours/week
Hiring Process & Requirements
The safety, trust, and fit of this role are incredibly important to us.
Shortlisted candidates can expect a thoughtful screening process that may include:
- Virtual and/or in-person interviews
- Reference checks
- Paid trial shift
- Criminal record check
- CPR / First Aid verification (or willingness to obtain)
We are looking for someone kind, grounded, and dependable who wants to become a trusted part of our support system during this special chapter.
Thank you in advance for your interest :)
Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Desired Weekly Hours/Schedule (example: Monday-Friday 8:30am-1:30pm)
- Desired Hourly Rate
- Years of Nanny Experience
- Do you have experience with newborns and infants?
- Do you have family assistant/household support experience?
- Do you have specific postpartum support experience?
- Are you currently CPR / First Aid certified?
- Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Are you willing to complete a criminal record check?
- What draws you to this specific role with our family?
- Please describe your personal caregiving style.
- What does supporting a postpartum mother mean to you?
- What do you love most about working with infants and families?
- Are you able to provide references upon request?
- Is there anything else you'd like to share at this time?
Work Location: In person
