A warm, flexible, and experienced Full-Time, Live-In Nanny is sought for a single father and his newborn son (born October 30 via surrogate). Dad is a physician with a demanding on-call schedule and frequent overnight hospital responsibilities, so he is looking for a dependable nanny who can provide consistent, attentive care and offer flexibility as his schedule fluctuates. Responsibilities will include all aspects of childcare, establishing and maintaining age-appropriate routines, bottle preparation and feeding, diapering, soothing, developmental activities, baby-related laundry and organization, and keeping the nursery and baby’s belongings tidy. Baby’s Grandma lives with them as well, so you will have an extra set of hands as needed. Accommodations include a private bedroom and bathroom. Dad will always have a demanding schedule, and is looking for a nanny who can grow with them for years to come!
LOCATION: Orange, CA
START DATE: ASAP (Baby born October 30); Dad will be on leave Nov/Dec, but would love someone who can start sooner rather than later, and get settled in!
SCHEDULE: Full-time, live-in, with a rotating 28-day schedule. The schedule will include:
- 12 days of a typical 8-5 schedule
- 7 days of 24-hour coverage (as dad will be on call 1 week per month)
- 9 days off completely
COMPENSATION: Target annual salary of $90,000.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of newborn/infant expereince
- Former live-in experience a plus, but not required
- Fully vaccinated, including Tdap, MMR, annual influenza, COVID-19, and all eligible COVID boosters (non-negotiable).
- Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable taking direction and incorporating parental preferences.
- Comfortable with a nontraditional schedule that includes 7 required overnights per month.
- Valid passport (or ability to get one) and willingness to travel required.
The ideal candidate is a warm, upbeat, and flexible nanny who genuinely loves newborn care and is comfortable supporting a single-parent household with a demanding professional schedule. Someone who is adaptable rather than rigid, receptive to feedback, and able to remain positive and steady when plans change will be an excellent fit. If you are an optimistic, collaborative, and experienced nanny who genuinely enjoys being part of a family, don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity – apply today!