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Form of workWe are seeking a reliable, nurturing and highly organised nanny to assist a professional family in Balgowlah. The role is caring for twin girls (3yrs of age).
The days and normal hours - 2 + days - Min 22 hours per week
Tuesday and Wednesday, 7am - 6pm
Option of half a day Monday as well (some light housework, preparing the evening meal before picking the boys up from daycare on Monday afternoon and doing dinner/bath). - Optional and only if the nanny is available.
An ideal nanny will be warm, caring and nurturing. A nanny that is energetic, confident, is happy to engage and play and able to remain calm under pressure and happy caring for multiple children at once.
The nanny will be a gentle and responsive carer and is comfortable with following the children’s routines, needs and interests. A nanny that has a genuine love of children, is highly organised and can dedicate their time to the twins and enhance their learning and development on a daily basis providing them with lots of love and attention, with a mix of physical, educational, and artistic activities.
It’s essential the nanny possess strong experience and wishes to work with toddlers/preschoolers
The family is looking for a nanny who adapts well, is responsible, safe, reliable and is able to commit to the role on a long term basis. A nanny who is highly engaged and present and who shares the family's vision of providing a loving and educational environment for the children. The successful nanny will be provided with trust, stability, open communication, and a long-term relationship with a loving family.
The carer’s responsibilities for this role will be as follows –
- Care for the children
- Provide age appropriate activities (plan, engage, play)
- Take the girls out for activities ie walks, play at the park/ playground, library, playgroups, ballet, gymnastics, sports etc.
- Cook/prep healthy nutritious meals and snacks for the children
- Assist with light household duties - keeping the main areas of the house, including the twins room and playroom neat and tidy, unpacking dishwasher etc.
- Laundry
- Run errands and grocery shop occasionally
- Walking the family dog 1 day per week
The family’s expectations from their nanny are –
- 5 years + experience as a nanny or working in child care and dealing with multiple children of the same age.
- Child care qualification
- Have a current first aid certificate
- Have a current working with children’s check number
- Display strong communication skills and speak English
- To be fit, healthy and active
- Non smoking
- Able to swim
- Full Drivers Licence and clean driving record- confident driver (To drive family vehicle).
