Nanny/Housekeeper

Job Description: Nanny/Housekeeper for a Busy Family with Two Girls

Location: Potomac, MD

Schedule: Monday/Wednesday11:30am – 6:30pm; Thursdays 11:30 – 7pm; Tuesday/Friday 12:30pm – 6:30pm. (Total of 33.5 hours/week)

Rate: $30/hour

Job Overview:
We are seeking a trustworthy and dependable Nanny/Housekeeper to join our family and help care for our two daughters, ages 3 and 6. The ideal candidate will be warm, loving, and firm, with a high-energy, imaginative approach to childcare. Organization and adaptability are key, as our family adjusts to a busy schedule and works through unpacking from a recent move.

Key Responsibilities:

• Childcare:

  • Pick up the 3-year-old from preschool at 12:30 PM (2 days/week).
  • Engage both children in creative, imaginative play (e.g., coloring, dancing, building forts) and minimize screen time.
  • Supervise and assist with daily tasks, such as making beds and organizing toys, while fostering independence in the children.
  • Walk the family dog as part of the afternoon routine.
  • Pick up the 6-year-old from the bus stop across the street at 3:45 PM and drive to after-school activities as needed.
  • Administer the older daughter's nightly inhaler and maintain vigilance to ensure it is not forgotten.
  • Assist with bath time at 6 PM while mom prepares dinner.

• Housekeeping:

  • Tidy and organize the home, focusing on tasks such as laundry, straightening up, and unpacking remaining boxes.
  • Maintain an efficient schedule to complete light housekeeping tasks before picking up the children.
  • Take the initiative in maintaining a clean and organized environment, involving the children in simple, age-appropriate chores.

Qualities We’re Looking For:

• High energy, artistic, and creative, with a love for engaging children in imaginative play.
• Warm, kind, and nurturing while being firm and able to hold boundaries.
• Calm under pressure, with excellent time management and adaptability.
• Dependable and detail-oriented, ensuring important tasks (like administering medication) are completed without fail.
• A good communicator who aligns with parents on discipline and childcare approaches.

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for driving to activities.
• Ability to manage household tasks without getting distracted.
• Comfortable with pets and able to walk the family dog.
• Experience with young children and a proactive, initiative-driven mindset.