Overview
A family on Long Island is seeking two full-time live-in nannies to provide care for their 6-year-old son with Autism. This is a live-in role while on duty, and each nanny will rotate based on an agreed schedule. The primary focus is on the 6-year-old, who is sweet, smart, and non-verbal. Nannies will also be cross-trained to occasionally assist with the infant, but never responsible for both children at once. Each child has dedicated caregivers for every shift. They also have a small, older dog but no pet care is required.
Schedule & Hours
- Daytime hours: 40 hours/week
- Overnight care (7pm–7am): Paid via a flat stipend of $200–$250/night(The child typically sleeps through the night; occasional wake-ups may occur.)
Weekday Nanny Schedule Options:
- Option 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday → Off Friday at 7am
- Option 2: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday → Off Friday at 7am
Weekend Nanny Schedule Options:
- Option 1: Friday, Saturday, Sunday → Off Monday at 7am
- Option 2: Saturday, Sunday, Monday → Off Tuesday at 7am
Responsibilities
- Ensure the child’s safety and well-being at all times
- Maintain a clean and hygienic environment
- Prepare organic purees and transition to solids as the baby grows
- Foster a nurturing, joyful, and developmentally supportive environment
- Organize and tidy child-related areas
- Monitor and encourage developmental milestones through appropriate activities
Qualifications
- Strong, long-term nanny experience with excellent references
- Experience working with neurodiverse children is a plus
- Detail-oriented and highly clean
- Professional and career-focused nanny with ability to set clear boundaries
- Comfortable in a fully staffed home
- Excellent communication and ability to work on a team
- Familiarity with structured household routines
- Highly organized and proactive
- Ability to take direction and work independently
- Polished, professional, and confident
- Strong swimmer preferred but not required
Requirements
- CPR & First Aid certified (or willing to obtain ASAP)
- Valid driver’s license with clean record
- Must own a car, no public transportation
- Up to date on all vaccinations (including Tdap, Flu)
- Legal to work in the U.S.
- Non-smoker
Salary and Benefits
- Hourly rate: $35–$45/hour (for daytime hours)
- Flat overnight rate: $200–$250/night
- 2 weeks PTO
- Sick leave provided
