Child Caregiver – Private Home Full Time

A full-time nanny is a professional childcare provider who works in a family’s private home, typically for 30-60 hours per week. The core responsibility is to ensure the complete physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being of the children in their care. The specific duties can vary greatly depending on the family’s needs, the children’s ages, and agreed-upon terms.

Here is a general job description for a full-time nanny:

Position Title: Full-Time Nanny

Job Summary:
The Full-Time Nanny is responsible for providing comprehensive, safe, and nurturing care for children in a private home environment. This role involves managing all aspects of the children’s daily lives, promoting their healthy development, and maintaining a positive, structured, and engaging environment. The nanny will work closely with parents, communicating regularly to ensure continuity of care and a consistent approach to discipline and routines.

Key Responsibilities:

Childcare and Supervision:

Provide constant and attentive supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of the children.

Oversee daily routines, including waking up, bathing, dressing, and bedtime.

Manage nap and sleep schedules.

Administer medication and provide care for sick children as needed.

Maintain a safe and clean environment for the children’s use, including play areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms.

Developmental and Educational Activities:

Plan and lead age-appropriate, engaging, and educational activities.

Organize and supervise indoor and outdoor play, arts and crafts, and other stimulating activities.

Assist with homework, school projects, and reading.

Foster the development of social skills, manners, and positive behavior.

Meals and Nutrition:

Plan and prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for the children.

Manage any dietary restrictions or allergies.

Clean up all meal-related dishes and kitchen areas.

Transportation and Scheduling:

Drive children to and from school, appointments, and extracurricular activities.

Arrange and manage playdates, outings, and other social gatherings.

Keep a detailed record of the children’s schedule, including appointments and activities.

Child-Related Household Duties:

Perform light housekeeping duties related to the children, such as tidying up toys, making beds, and cleaning up messes.

Do the children’s laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothes.

Organize and maintain the children’s rooms and play areas.

Run errands, such as grocery shopping or picking up supplies for the children.

Communication:

Maintain open and regular communication with parents regarding the children’s daily activities, progress, milestones, and any concerns.

Provide a daily summary or “nanny log” to keep parents informed.

Qualifications and Skills:

Proven experience as a nanny or in a similar professional childcare role.

Genuine passion for working with children and fostering their development.

CPR and First Aid certification is often required.

A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (if transportation is required).

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Patience, creativity, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing schedules or situations.

Knowledge of child development stages and age-appropriate practices.

A background check and professional references from previous families are typically required.

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