My son is 9 and my daughter is 3, and they both love art and crafts and pretend play. The majority of time would be doing these activities.My toddler is more limited to simple coloring and play doh, but my son likes to sketch and paint when he's inspired. I find it's harder to make projects for him since I'm often with my toddler, so some help in this area would be wonderful. The shifts will primarily be with my toddler doing engaging activities indoors, and playing outside on our property. Shifts are short, 2-4hours. We don't expect chores done, but picking up toys would be expected.
Food will always be prepped, no cooking required.
The first 4 visits will be while I'm home. We pay $20 an hour to start. After 2 weeks if our family and the nanny want to move forward, the rate will increase to $28.
The first meeting will be at our home to meet our children. This would be an introduction to your knowledge and history as a nanny, and for us to give details about the job’s day to day functions. If this meeting goes well be prepared to give your next 3 weeks of availability and to start the new-hire process with our payroll provider ASAP. We would begin shadowing and then 4 shifts at $20. From there we need all paperwork complete and begin scheduling at $28 an hour. There's potential to work up to 25+ hours a month, or 2-3 days a week if that's what our nanny has available.
We have 1 full time nanny but are looking for an additional nanny to have 2 permanent days per week, and build up to additional days. This is a permanent, ongoing position. Our current nanny has been with us a year and we're looking to bring on a second long-term caregiver.
The rate for watching one of my children on a regular basis, and both children on occasion is $20 an hour to start. After 2 weeks if both the nanny and I want to move forward, the rate will increase to $28 per hour.
We pay through a payroll system, which requires a W-2 and a background check independent from Care.com. There is no cost for this. We also provide free CPR certification if you aren't currently certified.
The process can take 2-4 weeks depending on the speed which our nanny submits documents. Once enrolled we begin scheduling immediately based on the availability of our nanny. School and other work schedules are obviously considered and we work around the needs of our nanny while filling our schedule typically a month in advance. Pay is direct deposit every 2 weeks.
Both of my children are on the spectrum, high functioning. My 9 year old son has not been in therapy for many years, but my toddler currently does therapy 3x a week. We use respite hours provided by our Regional Center to bring in a nanny of our choice. Any previous experience with ASD or ABA therapy is preferred but not necessary. A willingness to learn these techniques and approaches are essential.
Our nanny will be expected to have energy to keep up with an ever moving toddler. Adjusting to quick changes in activities and redirecting will be necessary. Shifts will be short, typically 2.5 hours, ideally not to get burnt out and to keep up stamina.
My children will usually be fed, so my toddler would only need snacks during the shift. I don't expect any chores done, but basics like picking up toys as you go would be expected such as keeping play doh from drying out, replacing caps on markers, etc. The nanny will shadow me for the first day, then spend 2 weeks making visits and watching my daughter while I'm home (I'll likely work from my computer in the other room). After 2 weeks if the nanny feels like a good match for our home and children, and wants to move forward, the rate will increase to $28.
We live in North Upland, in a community called San Antonio Heights. It's located off the 210 and Campus.
It's a very quiet neighborhood, and we have a large backyard that's great for roaming with our toddler.
We have many options already set up for exploring and play time, including bubbles, craft tables, kinetic sand, painting easel, sand box, water table, etc. The nanny would be comfortable wearing clothes that they can be outdoors in. Fruit trees line our property, and are a good way to fill the time with our toddler.
We have 2 medium sized dogs that can be crated during the duration of the shift when our nanny is in our home. There are opportunities to dog sit when we are out of town.
Please do not apply for this position if you are not agreeable to all the details involved. I don’t want anyone to have wasted time. We are looking for the right person to fit our needs, and we don’t want to start communication if there’s any part of this process that feels too complicated. The nanny we bring on will be familiar with the details or have a genuine willingness to learn. If you cannot commit the hours or aren’t flexible then this won’t be a good fit. If you apply, please be prepared to meet asap and get paperwork completed. ... read more