Part Time Infant Nanny – Santa Clara, CA
About The Position
A welcoming family in Santa Clara, California, is seeking an experienced, nurturing part-time nanny to care for their 10-week-old infant during late afternoon and evening hours. The home is smoke-free and pet-free, and the family describes its home environment as collaborative and focused on safe sleep and gentle infant routines. The family has a vaccination policy, which will be discussed directly with candidates. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, approximately 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, for about 16 hours per week. The start date is listed as ASAP / November 2026. Compensation is $30–$36 per hour. Candidates will be subject to a background check and must provide proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. The family is an equal opportunity employer. This is a private, family-hired position; caregivers are hired directly by the family and are not employed by Wellthy.
Requirements
- Demonstrated professional experience caring for newborns and young infants aged 0–6 months.
- Experience with paced bottle feeding and reflux management.
- Experience with gentle bassinet sleep transfers.
- Current Infant CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Verifiable professional childcare references.
- Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Candidates must complete a background check.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive infant care, including diapering, soothing, age-appropriate developmental play, and bedtime routines.
- Administer responsive, paced bottle feeding using reflux-friendly techniques, avoiding snack-feeding and not forcing the infant to finish bottles.
- Follow safe sleep practices, placing the infant strictly flat on their back in the bassinet, and support gentle, age-appropriate sleep shaping and bassinet transfers without cry-it-out methods.
- Wash and sanitize bottles according to the family's preferred routine during nap times.
- Maintain and tidy baby-specific items and nursery areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
