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Nanny – Manhattan

Parents are seeking a full-time live-out infant nanny (Monday-Friday). Start date is flexible but anticipated to be between October and year-end when infant is four to six months old. Location is north of the George Washington Bridge in Washington Heights, Manhattan.

 

Compensation:  From $33/hour base pay for a 40-hour workweek, with final rate based on experience and qualifications. Overtime paid as required by law.

This is a full-time W-2 position. Do not apply if you cannot accept “on the books” employment.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience caring for infants, including babies under 12 months.
  • Current infant/child CPR and First Aid certification; candidates without current certification must be willing to obtain certification before beginning unsupervised care.
  • Up-to-date on routine vaccinations, including MMR and Tdap, COVID-19, and current-season influenza vaccine.
  • Physically able to safely lift, carry, and handle an infant, including getting down to and up from the floor.
  • Strong reliability, communication, and judgment.
  • Calm, patient, and engaging and fully present with baby.
  • Comfortable working in a home where one or both parents work remotely and will periodically interact with the baby during the day.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Primary responsibilities

  • Provide attentive, responsive care for the infant throughout the workday.
  • Feeding, burping, diapering, and maintaining a daily record of feeds, diapers, and naps.
  • Preparing and washing/sanitizing bottles and pacifiers.
  • Follow the family’s safe-sleep practices and managing naps according to the infant’s cues and the family’s preferences.
  • Provide age-appropriate play and developmental interaction, including floor play, reading, talking/singing, and walks outdoors as appropriate.
  • Follow parents’ instructions regarding feeding, sleep, safety, and other aspects of infant care.
  • Communicate promptly with parents regarding any concerns or changes in the infant’s condition.

Benefits

  • Two weeks paid time off
  • Paid sick and personal leave in accordance with applicable law
  • Certain paid holidays off

Additional Information

  • Household has no pets.
  • Nanny will be asked not to wear perfumes, colognes, or strongly scented personal-care products while at work.
  • Nanny may not photograph or record the child, family, or household for personal use, including social media, without the parents’ permission.

Hiring Process

  • Final candidate(s) will participate in a paid one- or two-day trial. Following the trial, the family and nanny will determine whether to proceed with a longer-term employment relationship.
  • Hiring will be contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and verification of professional childcare references.
  • Family and nanny will enter into a written employment agreement.

 

Candidates may send resumes to suvi.ruusu+nanny (at) gmail.com

 

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