Job ID: 5257
Location: Broomfield, CO
Please describe your family:
We are extremely busy husband and wife team, successful business owners and most importantly parents to a fun, easy going and active toddler. We run our own business that is seasonal and very busy during the summer months. We work at an office or on location everyday of the week and most weekends. Our home is the place for us to spend the best time together as a family.
Please describe why you are looking for a nanny:
As business owners there does not seem to be enough time in the day to get everything done. Between our loving active child, our very busy production business, and our 2 labs. The most critical time for us to get our work done for the business is Mon through Friday. We would like someone for 10 hours a day 4 to 5 days a week. Grandma likes to stay home with our little guy 1 day out of the week on most weeks, but she is retired and likes to travel a lot. The schedule will be towards 50 hours a week 12-15 weeks out of the year. The days she will care for our son will fluctuate but you will be notified well in advance. That said, I need someone who is somewhat flexible, as the schedule may change from week to week. I need someone who can go with the flow. The job would be for 40 to 50 hours per week. We may need very rarely and if the nanny is able to be flexible and available when needed on weeknights and or weekends.
Describe the child(ren) you need a nanny for:
We have an adorable, smiley, fun and active 20 month old toddler boy.
Describe your home setting: We have a nice home in the golf community of the Broadlands neighborhood. We have an age appropriate playground and local pool within walking distance as well as many sidewalks all around the area. We have a nice back yard with a patio as well.
We are interested in the following:
Nanny, Permanent
Full-Time/Part-Time?
Full-time
How long do you need a Nanny?
1 Year
Live-in/Live-out?
Nanny, live-out
What tasks/errands do you expect your nanny to perform?
Please tend to the childs basic needs. This will include, but not be limited to bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, feeding and getting the child(ren) down for naps. We ask that our nanny cook healthy meals for our son and do some light housekeeping (dishes, sweeping, vacuuming, laundry and folding of laundry including bedding etc.) for our child. There is always something that needs attention in our home. We need someone who is willing to help out by going the extra mile every now and then.
What activities do you want your nanny to do with your child?
Our primary expectation is that our child is provided with love and attention and are safe at all times. Participating in activities with the child. This includes indoor and outdoor activities, quiet time and energy burning activities and developmental activities such as reading and creativity etc. Coordinate the activities and take the initiative to research and coordinate fun events such as play dates, field trips etc.
What special certifications/requirements are you looking for?
Must be currently CPR and First Aid Certified for infants and children. Would like someone who is structured with physical/educational develpment.
Does this position require a valid driver's license?
Yes
Does this position require a car?
Yes
When will this position be available?
Immediately
How many hours do you need a nanny for?
Long term position for 40 hours ( Four 10 hour days) 7:45am to 5:45pm. Occasionally 50 hours a week, about 12 to 15 weeks per year. Overtime will be paid for the 50 hour weeks at the rate of 1 1/2.
How much are you willing to pay? Do you offer benefits?
The pay is based on experience at $16-$18 per hour. We provide paid holidays, 2 weeks paid vacation (one at Thanksgiving and one week of choice).
Do you have any pets or animals in your home?
We have 2 labs. A 3 year old yellow lab and a blind 11 year old brown lab. You will help take them out and feed them. They take medication that is put in their food daily. You will help inventory.
What else are you looking for in a nanny?
Please be prompt and on time. Reliability and punctuality is extremely important for this position. We are looking for someone who is nice and who communicates well. We really need someone who is organized and who uses email to communicate.
Additional comments:
Must be able to lift our child at any weight and any time during the day. This includes but is not limited to into and out of crib bed, changing table, eating high chair and stroller etc. Currently our child is 25+ lbs as of May 7, 2014.
Please provide honest and open day to day communication. We would like to know immediately if something in this position is not working to your satisfaction.
We are looking for someone who is easy going and positive with the ability to not take things personal when things get hectic! Willing to be a can do person for a fantastic job!