KH188 - Full-Time Live-Out Nanny/Family Assistant - Los Gatos, CA

British American Household Staffing

2d•$48•Onsite

About The Position

A kind and generous multi-generational family seeks an exceptional nanny/family assistant to join their household staff team. This role will primarily focus on caring for a 3.5-year-old and 9-month-old baby, while also providing family assistance support. The position begins immediately upon finding the right candidate. The ideal candidate will join a collaborative household team that includes mother's helpers/housekeepers and another nanny, placed by BAHS, who cares for a 15-month-old cousin. Together, this team will support the families, requiring flexibility, excellent teamwork, and communication skills.The general schedule will be Monday through Friday 11:30am/12pm-7:30/8pm. The position will be live-out and the ideal candidate is open to traveling with the family. The parents hope to find a true career professional who can engage their children in developmentally appropriate and educational activities and is able to support them with a range of household tasks. This household includes multiple family members and staff. The nanny/FA will: Work alongside another nanny as part of a childcare team managing the children Collaborate daily with mother's helpers, housekeepers, and other staff members Interact with various family members who live in the residence and are actively involved with the children Navigate a busy household where different staff may report to different family members Need to be comfortable in a social environment with frequent hand-offs and tag-teaming childcare

Requirements

Must already be local to the Bay Area
Driver's license and clean driving record
Able to travel domestic and international including some longer trips (2-4 weeks)
Professional who knows how to maintain boundaries and able to navigate a fully-staffed house
Easy going personality, able to roll with changes, and adapt quickly to different environments
Infant/child CPR and First-Aid certifications (or be willing to update them ASAP)
Trustline certified, or willing to certify
No animal allergies and comfortable being around animals including farm animals (horses, etc.) No pet care required.
Legal to work in the US
Career professional nanny with family assistant experience
Excellent understanding of child development milestones and age-appropriate activities. Experience with both toddlers and infants.
Proven ability to work in a team environment with multiple staff members
No ego - willing to help wherever needed while maintaining professional boundaries.
Excellent social skills, ability to read the room. Positive, proactive attitude
Organizational prowess and attention to detail, very precise. Excellent time management.
Ability to flexibly pivot between childcare and assistant tasks based on family needs
Very tech-savvy (comfortable with Baby Connect, Google Calendar, scheduling apps)
Adaptable problem-solver who thrives in dynamic environments
Grounded and practical approach to childcare. The parents like Dr. Becky and a more respectful and firm parenting style (not permissive)

Responsibilities

Create a warm, nurturing environment while maintaining appropriate boundaries
Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities and educational experiences
Research and coordinate local adventures and outings for enrichment
Provide transportation to activities (excellent driving skills required)
Coordinate schedules, manage appointments
Assist with meal preparation for children
Adapt to caring interchangeably for different ages
Children's laundry and general tidying up of playroom, children's bedrooms, etc.
Children's dishes
Running errands if candidate drives (dry cleaning, shopping, etc.)
General family support tasks as needed