Overview
A discreet family in West Village, NYC, is seeking a temporary ROTA nanny to provide care for their 7-month-old baby while their permanent ROTA nanny takes maternity leave, starting October 24th. The term will run for 3 months, and coverage will be split between 2 ROTA nannies, working 24-hour shifts for 7 days on, 7 days off. There may also be occasional domestic or international travel during this period.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about infant care, dedicated to creating a nurturing environment, and able to work collaboratively in a team setting.
Responsibilities
Job duties will include care and engagement of the child in developmentally-appropriate activities and outings. Additional duties will include;
- Provide attentive and high-quality care for a 7-month-old baby
- Follow the baby’s daily routine (feeding, diaper changes, nap times, playtime).
- Engage in age-appropriate developmental activities such as tummy time, sensory play, reading, and music.
- All typical nursery duties will apply - keeping play areas tidy, keeping on top of supplies, removing old toys/ wardrobe items that no longer fit etc.
- Ensure safety, comfort, safe sleep practices and clean environment for the baby.
- Collaborate with parents to develop and implement routines that support the baby's developmental needs and adjust as the baby grows.
- Keep parents updated on baby’s activities, mood, and any notable changes.
- When traveling, drive the baby to various outings, appointments or activities. Candidate must have a valid drivers license.
- Manage and replenish inventory of baby-related items, while performing light housekeeping tasks associated with the baby, including bottle cleaning, baby laundry, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitization of baby’s areas
- Travel with the family to ensure consistent care for the baby during trips, and take responsibility for packing all essential baby-related items, such as clothing, gear, food, and other necessities. Light housekeeping tasks related to the baby will be expected while traveling.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a full-time nanny, especially with infants.
- Knowledge of infant care, including feeding, sleep routines, developmental milestones, and safety is required
- Experience working a ROTA position with young children
- Must be energetic, proactive, and committed to being fully engaged with the baby at all times
- Must have a positive attitude
- Ability to adapt to all environments
- Have a get it done attitude
- A passion for teaching and promoting independence is key for this role
- Full time caregiver when parents travel domestic and internationally.
- Must be very organized, clean, punctual, and tidy
- Willing to work during the holidays.
- Feel comfortable traveling domestically and internationally with family.
- Working well on a team with involved parents and additional caregivers
- Fluent in English
- A degree or certification in Early Childhood Education/Infant Care or equivalent professional experience is a plus
Requirements
- Legal to work in US & travel internationally
- Able to swim
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Must feel comfortable and excited to work collaboratively with other household staff
- Flexibility and willingness to travel whenever needed
- Must be a strong communicator and have a take-charge personality.
- Desire to make a long-term commitment to a loving and down to earth family
- Be able to read the room - know when to step up and step back when the family are having intimate family moments, and exhibit a level of sophistication when addressing the family’s friends and broader family
- COVID vaccination
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