Essendon - Melbourne Nanny/Mothers Helper
- Start date: ASAP
- Contract Length: Long term/permanent role
- Pay: From $40.00 per hour depending on experience
A fun loving and busy professional family living in Essendon, Melbourne are seeking an energetic and nurturing nanny/mothers helper to assist in care of the 5 children (11,8,5, 3and 1yrs) and to contribute to the smooth running of the household.
The day and normal hours are:- 4 days Mon - Thurs
Morning and afternoon shifts available - Let us know when your available ?
Mornings 7am - 11am/12pm
Afternoons 3pm - 6/6.30pm
Extra hours available in the evenings from time to time and also the opportunity to travel with the family at least once a year if this fits in with the nannies schedule.
Open to 2 nannies to cover the shifts throughout the week.
Note: Full drivers licence and own car (Kms and petrol to be reimbursed)
An ideal nanny would be energetic and nurturing/compassionate. A nanny who shows initiative, is flexible and able to multitask, happy to pitch in, play and engage with the children and contribute to the smooth running of the household. A nanny who genuinely loves working with children, can adapt, be productive and become part of the family.
Previous experience working with large families and having cared for the different age groups would be advantageous
The carer’s responsibilities for this role will be as follows –
- To care for the children
- Follow the children’s routine
- Play and engage with the children
- Assist with school pick up
- Assist with after school activities
- General tidying of kids areas, strip/ make kids beds
- Laundry, folding, putting away
- Assist with meal prep and cooking (Mum will do this most nights)
- Assist with homework
The family’s expectations from their nanny are –
- 3 years + experience as a nanny or household manager
- Have a current first aid certificate (or happy to obtain one)
- Have a current working with children’s check number
- Display strong communication skills and speak English
- To be fit, healthy and active
- Non smoking
- Competent swimmer - may need to swim with the children at times
- Full Drivers licence and clean driving record (Own car)
- Up to date with all vaccinations
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