The Nanny Loft Coopersburg , PA 18036
Posted 2 months ago
Household Assistants keep the day-to-day operations of a home running smoothly. They are the planners, coordinators, and helpers for today's busy families. As a Household Assistant, you could support large households with complicated scheduling needs, smaller families who want to focus on spending more time with their children, or career professionals who need to devote an enormous amount of time towards their business. As a Household Assistant, you have the potential to become an invaluable ally.
I. Position Summary - Private Household Assistants are responsible for overseeing the general operations of a home.
Expectations may include:
Manage the household's schedules and calendar
Event planning, organizing, and coordination
Arrange appointments for personal and professional needs
Schedule home maintenance and repair work, and supervising the project
Administrative duties
Run errands and perform necessary tasks
Supervise other household staff, such as housekeepers, private chefs, nannies or governesses
Shop for food, supplies, and other requested items
Child Care
Depending on the size of a family and their requirements, private household assistants may be called upon to fulfill other needs, such as:
Home cleaning duties
Cook meals for the family
Launder and put away clothing, or change linens
II. Minimum Requirements:
Have a High School Diploma, GED or suitable equivalent
At least 18 years of age
Possess a valid driver's license, with a clean driving record demonstrating proficient driving skills.
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Flexible, adaptable, and versatile
Have 3+ years of childcare experience, including infant care, or related professional experience (daycare, teaching, etc.)
Successful completion of Mandated Reporter Training
Successful completion of, or willingness to successfully complete, car seat safety training prior to start date
Background check demonstrating suitability for this position caring for young children without supervision
Possess valid CPR and First-Aid Certifications or be willing to obtain or renew as a condition of hire
Knowledge of technology applications
Proficient knowledge of home safety
Possess sound moral character and kind disposition suitable for caring for children of all ages without supervision.
Be physically fit, energetic, agile, and dexterous
Provide proof of current vaccinations including but not limited to Td or Tdap, MMR, HepA, HepB, PCV, influenza
Affinity for pets
III. Primary Responsibilities
Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for the child(ren)
Reliable and predictable
Punctual, arriving on the job as schedule
Discipline the child(ren) according to the family's preferred parenting style
Arrange appropriate playdates and outings
Engage in indoor and outdoor play
Research, plan, and engage children in educational activities and crafts
Launder children's clothes, bedding, etc.
Plan meals, prepare food, and feed the child(ren)
Help with homework
Organize bedrooms/playroom/toys
Administer medicine with parents' consent, if necessary
Perform light housekeeping such as dishwashing, grocery shopping, tidying up, vacuuming, etc.
Perform several childcare, and childcare-related tasks, simultaneously
Engage in physical activities with children over uneven and various terrain
Prevent harm to the child(ren), including but not limited to the ability to take swift action to prevent harm or remove children from potentially harmful circumstances.
Lift up to 25 lbs.
Stand/bend/stretch/reach/kneel/crawl, etc.
Work with and care for pets
Maintain care records
Safely and legally operate a motor vehicle to carpool, or drive children to school, activities, medical appointments, playdates or run errands
Help with event prep (basic food prep, setting up tables/decor)
Perform other duties as assigned by the family.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the Nanny. This job description is subject to change as the child/children grow and those changes may be made orally or in writing by the family.
This is a safety sensitive position that requires driving/operating a motor vehicle and the responsibility for the safety of others. The presence of any amount of marijuana in a driver's system is considered Driving Under the Influence in Pennsylvania. Therefore, you should not apply for this position if you cannot successfully pass a drug screening, regardless of prescription or card-holder status.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.
The Nanny Loft