CLOSED - Reliable, Confident + Compassionate Nanny Needed For San Francisco Family

A loving and activity-oriented family in San Francisco is seeking a collaborative and supportive nanny to help care for their son!

• Location: San Francisco, CA
• Ages of children: 3.5 and 2 years old. This role will be to primarily care for the older child who was recently diagnosed with pediatric epilepsy. However, at times you will care for both children alongside the rest of the care team.
• Start date/Contract dates: As soon as they find the perfect fit
• Schedule: Full-time, guaranteeing 45-50 hours per week. An example weekly schedule could be three shifts weekly from 12pm to 8pm on the days the older child has school, and two from 7am to 7pm. Ultimate flexibility to support schedule variations will be valued. The ability to work additional hours to support date nights and weekend coverage will be asked for in advance and appreciated.
• Compensation: The family is offering an hourly rate equivalent to an annualized base compensation of $110-125k/year range based on the 45-50 hour/week schedule.
• Benefits: The family will provide paid time off, paid holidays, a health insurance plan with 100% premium coverage, a vehicle for professional use, and relocation assistance.
• Live-in/Live-out: Live-in preferred. The family will provide a large guest room on the lower level of their home which includes a kitchenette (sink, fridge, storage, small table), a private full bathroom, desk, and TV. This space also has a private entrance. The family will consider live-out options for candidates who already live within a short commute of their Pacific Heights neighborhood.
• Other Notes: This position will require a candidate who is comfortable caring for an epileptic child (more information below). No special qualifications are required besides empathy, comfortability, and a willingness to learn. The older child is on the therapeutic keto diet to treat his epilepsy, and you will be asked to do meal prep with the support of the family and his dietician. You must be comfortable in the kitchen and like preparing food and keeping an organized and well-stocked pantry.

Household dynamic:

• These warm, organized, and loving parents live in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco with their two sons and one sweet dog! Their 3.5-year-old son was recently diagnosed with epilepsy. He requires constant attention to ensure he can remain safe in case he has a seizure while enjoying the activities he loves. A candidate who can provide calm and consistent care will be so appreciated! He attends school three days a week and enjoys other activities on non-school days. One of their favorite activities is riding buses and trolleys! The boys love taking buses and the trolley to the waterfront to visit the seals! This family enjoys getting out, being adventurous, and exploring the world around them. The younger son will start school in the fall and will attend two days per week. Both kids are highly active, and the candidate should be excited to keep pace with them!
• Both parents work full-time with busy and sometimes unpredictable schedules. This is a fully staffed home environment, so being a true team player is important. A second nanny who is focused on the younger child is also in the home full-time, as is a full-time housekeeper and another part-time weekend nanny, so there will be many opportunities for daily collaboration and interaction. While your primary responsibility will be for the older child, you will be asked to provide some care for the younger child and the family dog in partnership with the other team members. The family has a second home in Santa Barbara and looks forward to working with a nanny who will be flexible and excited to join them in both locations (they primarily spend the summer there and will provide housing).

Ideal candidate:

• This position is ideal for someone who is highly detail-oriented, enjoys collaborating with parents and household teams, and loves working with children! The family will provide training on best care practices for their son. While they would love to work with a candidate who has previously supported children with epilepsy or has a sibling or family member with epilepsy, this is not a requirement for the role.
• Responsibilities include creating a safe and loving environment for the children to grow and thrive. Child-related tasks include but are not limited to providing care for the children with a special focus on the older child. The nanny will be responsible for keeping the older son on the keto diet. This includes shopping for and maintaining a pantry with relevant items, following instructions for preparing meals, accurately measuring and logging food ratios in an app, and administering medication in pill form. Additional responsibilities include tidying, organizing children’s areas, occasional errands, following before-school and after-school routines, coordinating activities, and traveling with the family throughout the year.
• While not a requirement for the role, the family would love to work with a candidate with experience preparing children’s meals following specific instructions (the keto diet).

Qualifications:

• 3 years of professional childcare experience
• Knowledge and experience with age-appropriate developmental milestones
• Valid driver's license
• Physically able to lift a 40+ pound child
• Ability to swim and comfortability caring for children in and near water
• Dog friendly! Willing to support light pet care
• Comfortable preparing meals following special instructions
• Fully vaccinated and boosted (when eligible) against COVID-19 prior to start date in accordance with applicable laws

This position is open to all Adventure Nannies candidates who are legally able to work in the US. Out of respect for the privacy of the families we work with, we cannot provide any additional information about this position other than what has already been provided in the job description. If you are interested in learning more about the position, please apply!