LOCATION: House 20 minutes West of Calgary
REPORTING TO: Estate Manager
HOURS: ~160 hours per month, working every other week
Responsibilities:
The position of Private Nanny is an integral member of the team. This position is responsible for the care and well-being of three middle-aged children. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the safety, well-being, health and education of the children at all times, in accordance with the beliefs and parenting-style of the Shareholder, while at the same time ensuring flexibility for the parent’s personal schedules. The duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assisting parents with all aspects of the children’s care, development and independence including overseeing the children’s hygiene, schoolwork and other learning curriculum, managing computer time, etc;
• Responsible for scheduling of Nanny team and updating a schedule/calendar for the children's' activities;
• Communicate, when needed, with Teachers and school;
• Instilling good manners and a sense of responsibility, independence and discipline when necessary as per family parenting style;
• Create an environment that will stimulate age appropriate learning and socialization, and emotional security;
• Ensure safety and well-being of children at all times;
• Preparing the children for school and periodically driving them in the morning, as requested by the Shareholder; pick-up of the children from school is the Nanny’s responsibility
• Transport children to and from various appointments/activities after school and keeping detailed expense reports of personal expenses related to these business trips, if needed;
• Be willing to participate in extra projects, including but not limited to, family matters unrelated to the specifics of this job description.
• Housework/reset of the children’s spaces at the end of each week and occasional cooking for the children; preparing lunch item list for child’s and co-ordinate this with other support staff working in the home; possible pick-up of items for the children when needed
• Provide backup support to the other staff in the home when convenient;
• Be able to keep all schedules and activities of all Family members and the Shareholder, in the strictest confidence;
• Be available on short notice, while on shift, to meet the needs of the Shareholder, which includes working weekend and overnight shifts;
• Always provide a high-quality personal appearance;
• Maintain a low profile and ensure everything read and heard in the line of duty is kept strictly confidential; and
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To meet the challenges of this role, the incumbent will:
• Have at least two (2) years’ experience in childcare;
• Undergo a background check with successful result;
• Possess a current first aid and CPR certification and upgrade annually your certification;
• Hold a valid driver’s license and a clear drivers’ abstract and take a collision course through AMA paid for by the company;
• Be able to meet all physical requirements of the position which includes lifting, walking, stairs and activities with the children;
• Be adaptable, flexible and function effectively in a team environment;
• Be willing to provide top priority services as directed to the company, its Shareholder and his family;
• Be willing to work the required hours to complete the responsibilities assigned; and
• Be able to travel locally, occasionally to the United States with the off chance of international travel, and must have valid passport and or travel visas.