Full-Time Family Assistant in Indian Land, SC for a family of 4 with twins age 1-1/2 and a 4-year-old
Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency is assisting a family in Indian Land, South Carolina in finding a Full-Time Family Assistant for a family of four, including 1-½-year-old boy and girl twins and a 4-½-year-old boy. The nanny would typically be needed Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, with the flexibility to stay later if needed. It would be a bonus if the Family Assistant could travel with the family on occasion.
The best Family Assistant would be kind, energetic, loving, patient, dependable, and experienced in caring for multiple children. It is essential for the family to find an experienced Family Assistant who is self-motivated and can anticipate the needs of the family. Dad is on leave from work until spring and is looking for someone who will divide and conquer with him, and will keep an open line of communication once he is back to work. Their 4.5-year-old will be in preschool 5 days a week and the twins 2 days a week from 9:00 am - 1:15 pm, on occasion the Family Assistant will be asked to help with school drop off and pick up. When the children are at school and during afternoon nap-time the Family Assistant will be asked to complete the household duties listed below. Throughout the day, the Family Assistant should be able to meet and exceed the children’s daily needs while being active and engaged, creating fun and educational activities to help them meet their milestones, a teaching background is a plus. The children enjoy reading books, arts and crafts, playing outside, going for walks, and to the playground. Once trust is built the Family Assistant will be encouraged to take the children on outings and adventures throughout the community. It is important for the family to find a Family Assistant who will be with them for years to come.
Nanny Responsibilities Include:
Meeting daily scheduling needs of the children(Feeding, Changing, Napping)
Engaging with the children on an age-appropriate level
Playing with the children both inside and outside the home
Doing hands-on learning activities with the children
Household Duties Include (Children are first priority):
Family’s laundry and changing children’s sheets weekly
Family meal prep including breakfast and lunch, and packing lunch boxes for preschool.
Unloading/loading the dishwasher
Sanitizing toys and frequently used surfaces by the children
Picking up after the nanny and children throughout the day
Emptying diaper pail
Groceries ordering and pick-up
Organizing kid’s closets, pantry, refrigerator, etc.
General errands
Pets: The family has 2 dogs that will possibly be re-homed. The family Assistant would be asked to let them into the fenced-in backyard and occasionally feed them.
Qualifications:
Have at least 3 years of professional nanny experience
Have a college degree or equivalent experience
Have a professional resume
Fill out a complete online application
Pass a pre-screening interview with Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency
Pass a national background check, including a driving record check
Have a valid driver’s license
Have safe and reliable transportation
Have a minimum of three professional references
Be non-smoking/vaping
CPR and First Aid Certified
Family Assistant should be fluent in English, any additional languages are a plus
Start Date, Salary, and Benefits:
This position starts ASAP
Legal pay is offered at $30 an hour, depending on experience
Continued pay while the family is away
Two weeks of paid time off
3 Paid Sick Days
Paid Mileage for driving on the Job
Paid Major Holidays
Annual performance-based bonus