Nanny/Caregiver for Weekends and Holidays (REQ)

Summary

We’re looking for a fun, upbeat, reliable caregiver with experience with special needs and preschool-aged children. Our ideal fit is high-energy, engaged, and genuinely excited to spend time doing family and kid-centered activities. We’re a warm, involved family and hope to find someone who matches that enthusiasm.

We are not a large company — just parents looking for the right long-term fit for our kids.

Hiring Process

• Initial contact via Indeed messaging
• Phone call to see if personalities align
• In-person interview at Starbucks near us
• 3–4 paid trial shifts at our home so everyone can ensure it’s a good fit

Deal Breakers / Requirements

• No smoking (including vaping/cigars)
• No drug use/drinking on the job
• Excellent personal hygiene
• No texting and driving
• Own transportation and clean driving record
• Clean background check / no criminal history
• Willing to meet in person and complete trial/training period
• Able to lift 75 lbs (for transfers)
• Comfortable with cats
• COVID, flu, and future viral vaccinations required (or willing to obtain)

Reliability Disclaimer (Please Read)

Only apply if you are reliable and professional. Frequent call-ins, no-shows, or quitting without notice are not acceptable. These are our children — they form attachments. We understand nannying is hard and not for everyone, but if it isn’t the right fit, there is a right and respectful way to handle that. Ghosting is absolutely unacceptable.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with special needs children (G-tube experience is a plus but not required — we will train)
• Experience with preschool-aged children

Job Description

Primary responsibility is caring for our 11-year-old daughter with a genetic disorder causing global developmental delays. She is nonverbal, non-ambulatory (wheelchair/butt-scooting), not potty trained, and fed primarily via G-tube. She is generally happy, easy-going, and engages through music, sensory toys, bubbles, and interaction.

Care will also include our 7-year-old daughter, who is high energy and loves active play (imagination games, skating, hoverboarding, etc.). Experience with preschool-aged children is required, as you will be responsible for all children when we are out.

Our 13-year-old is largely independent and does not require caregiving.

Parents are often home, though we do leave for errands and date nights.

Responsibilities

• Diapering and hygiene care
• Feeding (primarily via G-tube)
• Assisting with OT / PT / ST activities (with parent guidance)
• Transferring via wheelchair, hoyer lift, etc
• Engaging in activities inside and outside the home
• Showering routines
• Comforting, holding, and cuddling
• Bedding changes and laundry for Auri
• Nightly prep for the next day
• Light housework when time permits
• Playing, including chase games so please do not be afraid to run!

Hours & Pay

This is a W-2 position (taxes withheld).

This job occurs on the weekends, and holidays are required (Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc). Do NOT apply if holidays and weekend hours do not fit your schedule.

Shifts:

• Saturday: 8am-2pm OR 2pm–8pm
• Sunday: 8am-2pm OR 2pm–8pm
• Monday: 3:30pm–8pm

When there is no school or during the summer, these hours are also additionally required:

• Friday: 8am-2pm OR 2pm-8pm

Hours: 16-24/wk

You are encouraged to eat, use the restroom, and care for your own needs even though we don't offer official unpaid breaks. We provide snacks/food and plenty of coffee ☕.

PTO / Sick Time

We do not offer paid PTO or sick time. If time off is needed, we understand, but coverage will be unpaid.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person