About this role
Overview
A loving couple moving to Coconut Grove, FL is seeking a full-time live-in family assistant to join in caring for their toddler son. The schedule is Monday through Friday, time to be determined. Primary need for childcare would be in the early mornings and in the evenings with the nanny having the ability to do bath and bedtime routine. The child wakes up at 7am and goes to sleep around 7:30-8pm. The child is in a school program from 8:30am-3:30pm and additionally the grandparents usually spend 1-2 hours a day with him. At most, the nanny would be spending 3-4 hours a day with him and the rest would be focused on family assistant responsibilities. This position is seeking longevity and will hire upon finding the right fit. This is a LIVE-IN Position!
Responsibilities
- Child hygiene - diapering, bathing, dressing, etc.
- Child enrichment - playtime, reading, drawing, crafts, etc.
- Sleep management – child sleeps mostly through the night now; however, we are in the process of transitioning from co-sleeping back to his crib
- Responsible for handwashing child's eating utensils, plates, bottles, water bottles, etc.
- Responsible for the child's laundry
- Responsible for keeping the nursery, eating area, play area, bath area, toys, and books clean and organized
- Maintain diaper, beach, and travel bag(s) as necessary
- Keep stroller(s) and outdoor toys/scooters, etc., clean and organized
- Cooking and preparing fresh meals for the child (breakfast, lunch - eaten at school, dinner, snacks) daily or at most every 2nd day – note: lunch is eaten at school during weekdays
- Grocery shopping for child and family as needed – Whole Foods is walking distance (<10 min) from our home
- Domestic and international travel as needed with family
- During downtime, assist family with light housekeeping such as keeping the kitchen/food prep area clean and organized, dishes (putting dishes into and emptying dishwasher), handwashing specific items as necessary. Note: family has a weekly housekeeper who deep cleans apartment and does laundry
- Assisting with package pickup/drop-off (downstairs package room)
Requirements
- Must be legal to work in the US
- Prior experience with toddlers
- Passport ready - international and domestic travel
- Fluent in English
- Seeking longevity with a family
- Ability to travel internationally
- Prior experience with 2-3-year-olds
- High energy to keep up with a toddler
- Can drive with preferably own car, but one can be provided for use
- Prior experience working with a Chinese or Korean family is a plus!
Salary and Benefits
The family is offering a competitive salary based on experience.
Other facts
About British American Household Staffing
British American Household Staffing was founded to provide household staffing solutions. We offer an efficient and discreet service by gaining a thorough understanding of client’s staff needs and meeting those needs with rigorously interviewed and screened candidates of the highest caliber. Our ambition is to facilitate placements that result in client contentment and candidates that can look forward to long-term job satisfaction.
We provide experienced, qualified and formally trained household staff, including Nannies, Governesses, Butlers, Baby Nurses, Personal Assistants, Housekeepers, Private Chefs, Household/Estate Managers and Chauffeurs for households of all sizes. We have offices based in NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, London and Dubai.
What you'll do
- The family assistant will be responsible for childcare, including hygiene, enrichment activities, and sleep management, as well as family assistant tasks such as cooking, grocery shopping, and light housekeeping. The position requires flexibility to assist with travel and maintain organization in the child's environment.
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