Job Description
Overview
A wonderful, kind family in Malibu's Broad Beach neighborhood is seeking an exceptional full-time career nanny to care for their four-month-old baby boy. The ideal candidate will have extensive infant experience, a calm, nurturing disposition, excellent judgment, and, ideally, the flexibility to accompany the family on domestic and international travel.
The family values a warm, multicultural perspective and is looking for a nanny who brings positive energy to the household while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and respect for family privacy. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced career nanny who genuinely loves working with infants through school-aged children. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 or 6:00 pm. A candidate who can accommodate occasional weekend needs would be appreciated. The family is willing to relocate the right candidate. Local Malibu and greater Los Angeles candidates are preferred. This is a live-out position.
Responsibilities
Include, but are not limited to:
- Provide attentive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care for a four-month-old infant.
- All aspects of full-charge care supporting the infant’s daily routines, including feeding, naps, developmental activities, hygiene, and diapering
- Child-related housekeeping, laundry, bottle/pump cleaning, and sanitation
- Maintain a safe, calm, and stimulating environment that supports the baby's growth and well-being.
- Stay current on infant care practices and share relevant developmental observations with the parents.
- Collaborate respectfully with the parents, including a mother who works from home, while demonstrating sound judgment and the ability to work independently.
- Maintain an accurate log of feedings, sleep, and diaper changes, and any relevant information or observations
- Accompany the family on domestic and international trips
- Pack/unpack for travel
- Remain flexible with working hours and occasional weekend coverage as family needs require.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion in all aspects of the role.
- Help maintain an organized, baby-focused environment and anticipate the family's needs related to the child's care.
- Safely transport the infant to/from appointments and outings
- Adapt to the infant’s evolving needs, including food transitions
- Actively engage the infant throughout the day by reading, talking, singing, and other age-appropriate activities
- Keep nursery organized and supplies stocked
- Support developmental milestones, crawling, sitting, emerging communication, and fine and gross motor skills
Qualifications
- An experienced, career-minded nanny with substantial infant-care expertise and beyond
- Calm, discreet, respectful, and professional, with appropriate boundaries.
- Proactive, observant, and capable of anticipating needs without being intrusive.
- Flexible, adaptable, and dependable
- Culturally aware and open-minded
- Dependable, organized, and able to work collaboratively with parents while taking initiative when appropriate.
- Ability to read a room. Know when to step in and step away without being awkward
- Warm, kind disposition – naturally, positive presence
- Truly passionate about children and their care
- Emotionally intelligent with common sense and sound judgment
Requirements
- Extensive professional experience caring for young infants and beyond
- Previous experience traveling domestically and internationally with private families is strongly preferred.
- Current infant CPR and first-aid certifications.
- Excellent professional references.
- French language skills are a plus but are not required. Spanish or other language skills and experience in multicultural environments are a plus but not required
- Valid driver's license: access to a personal vehicle is preferred.
- Comfortable working in a home with two cats. No allergies
- Willingness to travel internationally and accommodate a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends.
- Trustline Certified
- Legal to work in the U.S.
Salary and Benefits
The family is offering $45 to $60/hr, commensurate with experience and willingness to travel, PTO, and a negotiable health care stipend. Accommodations for relocated candidates consist of an off-site, shared family guest home.