Full-Time Nanny Needed for Infant in Bellingham - April 2026 Start

Full-Time Nanny Needed for Infant in Bellingham - April 2026 Start

DETAILS:

• Location: Bellingham, WA (Whatcom Falls neighborhood)
• Ideal Start Date: April 27, 2026 (flexible by 1–2 weeks for the right candidate)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, typically 8:00AM – 4:00PM (32+ guaranteed hours per week; most weeks closer to 35–40 hours)
• Flexibility: Once per quarter, care may be needed as early as 5:00AM or as late as 6:00PM (never both in the same day; advance notice provided)
• Children: One child, 8 months old at start
• Compensation: $22–$26/hour DOE, 32+ guaranteed hours per week, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid federal holidays, and mileage reimbursement (minimal driving expected initially). Family prefers legal pay with taxes withheld.
• Length of Position: Open-ended. The family is seeking a long-term nanny who becomes a consistent and trusted presence in their child’s life.

*** Must be legally allowed to work in the United States ***

The Family:

This Bellingham family is seeking a warm, reliable, and experienced nanny to care for their infant daughter. As first-time parents, they are thoughtful, engaged, and focused on creating a nurturing, communicative, and developmentally supportive environment.

Their daughter is social, expressive, happy, and rarely fussy. She enjoys interaction, engagement, and connection, and the family is looking for a caregiver who will actively support her growth through attentive, responsive care and age-appropriate activities.

Both parents work primarily from home and maintain a dedicated workspace. They are seeking a nanny who is comfortable working in a home where parents are present — someone who welcomes occasional interaction while also being confident in maintaining clear boundaries when the parents are working and unavailable.

The family values strong relationships and is hoping to find someone who feels like an extension of their family. They are looking for a nanny who is warm, communicative, proactive, and invested in building a meaningful connection with their child over time.

Child has no special needs at this time. The home also includes a friendly, low-maintenance border collie.

The Job Description:

This is a childcare only role centered on providing attentive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care for an infant. The ideal candidate is experienced with infants, confident in their caregiving abilities, and genuinely enjoys this stage of development.

The nanny will be responsible for managing the child’s daily routine, including feeding, naps, play, and developmental activities. This includes bottle feeding, preparation and introduction of solid foods, and maintaining consistency in daily rhythms.

The family is looking for a caregiver who is engaged and interactive, while also allowing space for independent play and exploration. Daily outdoor time, reading, and age-appropriate activities are encouraged.

The nanny will also support a collaborative care environment, particularly as the mother continues breastfeeding. Comfort with bottle feeding, cleaning bottles and feeding supplies, and supporting feeding transitions is important.

Health and safety are a priority. The nanny should be attentive to the child’s well-being, including awareness of a potential egg allergy and maintaining strong hygiene and food safety practices.

This is strictly a childcare role. Responsibilities are limited to the child and child-related tasks only.

The family may be open to a nanny share in the future, but this is not an immediate requirement.

Responsibilities:

• Provide attentive, nurturing care for an infant throughout the day
• Maintain consistent daily routines (feeding, naps, playtime)
• Bottle feeding and preparation/feeding of solid foods
• Manage cloth diapering, cleaning and inventory
• Support developmental milestones through age-appropriate activities
• Engage in interactive play (reading, music, sensory activities, etc.)
• Encourage independent play and exploration
• Take the child on daily outings such as walks and outdoor time
• Monitor the child’s overall health, safety, and well-being
• Maintain awareness of food sensitivities and safe feeding practices
• Clean and sanitize bottles, feeding equipment, and related items
• Provide regular updates to parents regarding the child’s day
• Maintain a clean and organized environment related to the child
• Complete child-related laundry as needed

Nanny Attributes/Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum 3–5+ years of childcare experience
• At least 2–3 years of infant experience required
• Additional toddler experience preferred
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification required
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle
• Comfortable with minimal driving in the future (mileage reimbursed)
• Ability to pass a background check
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Non-smoker
• Up-to-date on standard vaccinations (Tdap, MMR, flu, COVID recommended)
• Professional, reliable, and punctual
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work independently and take initiative

The Family Is Looking For:

• A warm, nurturing, and attentive caregiver
• Someone who is communicative, organized, and proactive
• A flexible caregiver who can adapt to occasional schedule variations
• A caregiver who is confident, but not overly rigid or domineering
• An engaging and personable nanny who enjoys working with infants
• Someone who values building a strong, long-term relationship with a family
• A caregiver who is comfortable working in a home with parents present

Note: This is a live out, not live in position.

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid Infant/Child First Aid/CPR certification?
• Are you up-to-date on standard vaccinations (TDAP, MMR, influenza, COVID)?
• Do you have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle?

Experience:

• General Childcare: 3 years (Required)
• Infant care: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bellingham, WA 98229 (Required)

Work Location: In person