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Part-Time Nanny in Gig Harbor

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A family relocating to the Gig Harbor area this summer is looking for a part-time nanny to care for their 9 year old son. Their son is autistic, so finding someone that is experienced with and passionate about caring for a neurodivergent child is top priority. He loves music, dancing, coloring, numbers, shapes, books, and is affectionate. He reacts well to positive reinforcement and does not like harsh tones. He also likes to watch TV, play videos games, and go on the IPAD. A typical routine is to wake up their son, get him fed and dressed, dropped off at school and then school pick up later in the day. Their ideal schedule is help before school and after school, but they are open to someone that can just work the after-school shift. Their ideal nanny is kind, patient, gentle and doesn’t judge others for being different. Experience with autistic children is required. The family could possibly consider a nanny who brings her own child depending on the age and specifics. Responsibilities include childcare, child meal prep and transportation.

 

Location: Gig Harbor Area (exact location TBD)

Start Date: September, 2026

Kids: 1 child, 9 years old

Wage: $35/hour

Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:30AM – 9AM & 3:30PM – 6PM (starting at 2PM on Wednesday’s), 25 hours/week guaranteed, plus occasional date night (if possible), opportunity for more hours in future

Benefits: guaranteed hours, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, health care stipend ($150/month)

Nanny Vehicle/Driving required: Yes. Transportation includes to and from school and possibly to and from therapy appointments in the future

Pets: Yes, 3 cats

Covid/flu vaccine required: No

 

To apply for this position, send your resume to nicola@wcnannies.com

Mention “Gig Harbor Nanny” in the subject line.

 

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Full-Time Nanny in Seattle

 

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This family of four is seeking a full-time nanny once they relocate to Seattle this summer. Their daughter is 4 years old and their son is 2 years old. The kids are fun, good-natured, curious, active, playful, curious, and engaging. They enjoy reading, art projects, cooking, music, outdoors, and friends. Their daughter will be starting preschool this fall, 4 days a week (near Carkeek Park). A typical day includes breakfast, getting ready for the day, a morning trip to the park, library or similar, then home for lunch around 12pm. Both kids then nap for 2-3 hours. Afternoons are filled with playtime, getting outside or an activity. Dinnertime is usually 5:30/6pm. Their parenting style aligns most closely with RIE. They encourage unstructured, child-led play. Their ideal nanny is responsible, independent, loving, attentive and engaged, punctual and reliable. The parents prioritize their relationships with one another and treating each other with respect and kindness. They're ultimately trying to raise kind, independent, and curious children who have a strong sense of who they are and what they value. They are fair, honest, and reliable employers who treat their nannies as the professionals they are. They genuinely value their nanny's observations and perspective on their kids. Both parents work in the medical field, so the schedule is a unique element of working with this family. It has its benefits—stretches of multiple days off, extra paid time off—but the nanny must be comfortable with a variable schedule. Generally, they need the nanny when their work schedules overlap. Mom works in the Emergency Department and Dad works in the ICU.  The nanny’s schedule would be released (on a Google calendar) no less than one month in advance. Responsibilities include: childcare, child meal prep, children’s laundry, and transportation. This position has a long-term outlook.

 

Location: Seattle – in between Fremont and Ballard (in the 600 block of NW Market Street – near the Zoo)

Start Date: Flexible between July 1st and August 1st, depending on nanny’s preference. The family arrives in Seattle on June 30th.

Kids: 2 children (2 and 4 years old)

Wage: $35-$37/hour

Hours: 40 hours. Start time could fall between 5AM-9AM. Schedule includes daytime, evenings, occasional weekend (typically daytime). Never more than 5 days per week. Always 2 consecutive days off, just not necessarily over the weekend. The kids sleep from 7PM – 7PM.

Benefits: guaranteed hours (40) - overtime up to 45, paid holidays, paid vacation (6 weeks: 2 chosen by the nanny, 4 chosen by family), sick leave (1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked), health insurance stipend ($300/month)

Nanny Vehicle/Driving required: Yes

Pets: Yes, One dog (25 lb. miniature Australian shepherd/heeler mix)

Covid vaccine required: Yes, and up to date on other vaccines (flu, etc.)

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To apply for this position, send your resume to nicola@wcnannies.com

Mention “Seattle Nanny” in the subject line.

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Full-Time Nanny in Clyde Hill - currently pending

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These parents are excited to welcome a full-time nanny to their family. Their son is currently five months old. He likes tummy time and movement, going outside for walks, talking, singing, new textures and sounds. He currently has 3 naps a day, totaling about 3 hours total daytime sleep. The parents have recently worked with doulas and infant care specialists. The parents generally try to keep naps and wake windows somewhat consistent and follow their son’s sleepy cues. They also try to get outside at least once a day, (often 2-3 times when the weather is nice). At this stage, they kind of go with the flow and try to balance both new and unfamiliar experiences for their son. They enjoy going out for a meal or to walk around the neighborhood, to expose him to new environments and people. The parents describe themselves as a pretty easygoing family. They respect that the nanny is their own person, with a life and priorities of their own, so they can be flexible if they need to sometimes adjust schedules to work around things that are important to the nanny (appointments, vacations, etc.). Both parents are self-employed and don’t keep traditional work hours, so the support they’re looking for requires atypical hours. Mom works during the morning/early afternoon and has some work calls in the late evening. Dad works during the afternoon/evening/night. Their ideal nanny would be a good communicator with a positive, thoughtful, warm, and calm personality. They would be organized, timely, and detail-oriented problem solver. Childcare is the primary responsibility for the nanny, but it would be wonderful to have them take on some household assistant-type duties – some dishes/cleaning, light vacuuming, organizing an area of the pantry, watering plants, taking out garbage/compost/recycling when full, etc. They would not necessarily be wholly responsible for these tasks indefinitely, but it would be great to have someone who is able and willing to help with those things. Wage will reflect the scope of responsibilities. Responsibilities include: childcare, children’s laundry and light housekeeping related to child.

 

Location: Eastside (Clyde Hill)

Start Date: June 1st (or whenever right fit is found)

Kids: 1 child (will be 6 months old at start)

Wage: $35-$42/hour depending on experience level and which household tasks they’re comfortable accepting as part of their responsibilities

Hours: full-time: Monday - Wednesday: 7AM-3PM, Thursday - Friday, 3PM-11PM (date nights), with occasional flexibility to shift things slightly to accommodate both the family’s and nanny’s schedule. Opportunity for overnights/travel but not required.// Benefits: guaranteed hours (40), paid holidays, paid vacation (2 weeks), sick leave (1 hour accrued per 40 hours worked)// Nanny Vehicle/Driving required: No

Pets: Yes, one cat

Covid vaccine required: Yes, and up to date on other vaccines (flu, etc.)

 

To apply for this position, send your resume to nicola@wcnannies.com

Mention “Clyde Hill Nanny” in the subject line.

 

 

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​RECENTLY FILLED POSITIONS

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Nanny in Bellevue

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This Crossroads area family is seeking a part-time nanny to care for their son, who will be 4 months old at start. Their baby has a calm temperament and is easygoing. He likes music, interaction, simple games, and storytelling. The nanny will support daily feeding, playtime, and nap routines, while helping establish a steady rhythm to the day. Outdoor activities would include walks around the neighborhood and to parks. The parent’s value routines, safety, emotional security, health, and diet. They are deeply interested in education and learning. They offer a calm and predictable environment, with parents who plan things well, value clarity and communication. They have a solution-centered approach to life. Their ideal nanny provides attentive, nurturing and age-appropriate care. They should have high attention to detail and be able to plan and engage in age-appropriate activities. The nanny should be proactive at coming up with ideas, have a mindset of continuous improvement, promote social development and positive behavior, and communicate regularly and openly. This position has a long-term outlook as they anticipate needing a nanny until their son is at least age 3. Responsibilities include childcare, child meal prep, light tidying related to child, child’s laundry, and occasional transportation. Experience requirement: education or training in an area relevant to childcare or equivalent job experience. Prior experience with infants is a hard requirement. The parents primarily speak English, but also speak Romanian and Portuguese.

 

Bellevue (Crossroads)// Kids: 1 child (4 months at start)// Wage: $30-40/hour DOE// Hours: Monday - Friday: 1PM – 6PM (25 hours/week), occasional flexibility appreciated with advance notice// Benefits: guaranteed hours (25), paid vacation (2 weeks/10 days), paid holidays, paid sick time (1 hour accrued for every 25 hours worked), and mileage reimbursement// Nanny Vehicle/Driving required: Reliable vehicle and valid car insurance required// Pets: Yes, one cat// Other: Covid, Influenza and Tdap immunity should be demonstrably up to date. Nanny must be non-smoker and non-vaper.

 

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Nanny in Bellevue

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This Bellevue family is seeking a nanny for their son, who will be 11 months old in September. A typical day includes breakfast, getting ready for the day, playing in the house, going outdoors, walks, nap time, preparing lunch, and reading books. He currently naps three times a day: one in the morning and two in the afternoon (will be phasing to two naps). They describe themselves as a very loving and encouraging family that uses kind language in their household. They believe in following baby’s cues for everything - play, eat, tiredness (for naps), etc. They encourage positive ways of communication. They do go with the flow but are also open to routine. They offer a caring, positive, communicative, and family-like environment. They deeply respect and value their nannies and think of them as family. They are very open to feedback and believe that they are all in the same team. Long term employment (one year +) is preferred. It would be a plus for candidate to have early childhood development training or education. Responsibilities include childcare, child meal prep, children’s laundry and light housekeeping related to children. They also have an older daughter who will be at school.

 

 

Bellevue (Phantom Lake)// Kids: 1 child: 11 months old in September (currently 8 months old)// Wage: $35/hour// Schedule: Monday – Friday: 1-5PM, moving to full-time starting January/ February 2026. They are also open to full time candidates starting September 2025 (9AM – 5PM)// Benefits: guaranteed hours, taxes withheld, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick leave, healthcare stipend: $100/month// COVID vaccine required: yes// Nanny Vehicle/Driving required: no driving/vehicle required// Pets in home: no

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Nanny in Gig Harbor

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This Canterwood family is seeking a full-time nanny to care for their daughter, who is 2 months old (as of 2/25). This position is childcare focused. A typical day is structured around the baby’s eating, sleeping, and playing routine. The parents describe themselves as very straight forward and empathetic. They are very much about a routine and structure but understand that mistakes and life happen. The parents work very busy and demanding jobs. They are very time oriented, and communication driven. They are looking for the same from a nanny. Their ideal nanny is prompt, professional, a good communicator and has a relaxed disposition. Someone who fosters learning and spatial awareness is also important to them. College education is a plus but not required. This position has a long-term outlook as they anticipate needing a nanny until their daughter is at least age 3. Mom is currently on maternity leave and will be returning to work in the Spring. Responsibilities are focused on childcare.

 

Gig Harbor (Canterwood)// 1 child (about 4 months old at start)// Wage: $32/hour// Hours: Monday: 9AM – 5PM, Tuesday: 9AM – 5PM, Wednesday: 10AM – 6PM, Thursday: 9AM – 5PM, Friday: 9AM – 5PM (40 hours/week)// Benefits: guaranteed hours (40), paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave)// Nanny Vehicle/Driving required: Reliable vehicle to get to work. No on the job driving required at this time// Pets: Yes, one dog & one cat// Covid vaccine required: Yes

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Short-Term Nanny in Tacoma

 

This North Tacoma family is seeking a nanny for their happy and curious toddler, who is 2 years and 10 months old. She loves sensory play-play dough, sand, water. She enjoys being read to, coloring, cutting paper, and pretend play with toys. She is active and enjoys playing outside and riding her scooter. She can express herself verbally and has started potty training. Their older child is in first grade and will be in school during nanny hours. Their kids enjoy playtime in yard and neighborhood walk/scooter/bike rides. A typical day would include breakfast, getting dressed/changed, playtime, getting outside, activities and lunch. Their family is more go with the flow within a routine. Their daughter does well with redirection/distraction. She needs to be reminded about boundaries for safety and does well with a calm and kind approach. As parents they prioritize safety and their children being happy/content. They prefer a responsive parenting style; they want their children to feel safe and loved and develop independence from a solid base. Their kids are sweet, funny, imaginative and love to have someone to play with. The parents describe themselves as kind, open and flexible. Their ideal nanny would truly enjoy spending time with kids and would be able to think up activities/games based on kids interests and developmental stage. They would be warm, loving, fun, calm, playful, able to perceive needs, communicative, tidy, and a good driver. Experience required: 1-2 years with similar age kids, high school graduate, prefer some college or child development classes. Responsibilities include childcare, child meal prep, children’s laundry (folding + putting away), and transportation.

 

North Tacoma (near Jefferson Park)//Kids: 1 child (2 if older one is home from school – rare)// Wage: $25-$30/hour// Hours: Ideally: Monday 11:30AM-4:30PM, Tuesday 7:30AM-1PM, Wednesday 11:30AM-4:30PM, Thursday 7:30AM- 1PM and Friday 7:30AM -1PM (approx. 25hours/week, plus occasional evening and weekend if available)// Benefits: guaranteed hours, paid time off// Nanny Vehicle/Driving required: Yes, driving required// Pets: Yes, one dog (4-year-old mini-Bull Terrier)// Covid vaccine required: No

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Nanny in Seattle

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This Mercer Island family is seeking a nanny for their two children, a 1 month old and a 2.5 year old. Their toddler is at preschool weekdays, 8:30AM-5PM, so care is primarily focused on the baby. Their 2.5 year old can be energetic and chatty, but overall, he’s more of a thinker and art-lover. So far, their baby has been pretty easy. They’re both good sleepers. Their household culture is generally quiet, introverted and go-with-the-flow. Their priorities as a parent: challenging the kids at the right level, enough so that they’ll learn new skills while still being mindful of their energy/capabilities, so the kids don’t get over tired or stressed out. Their ideal nanny is a tidy, detail-oriented professional who’s communicative and appreciates flexibility, both for her own schedule and for theirs. Someone with a warm disposition to balance the parents, who are generally introverted and quiet is ideal. In addition, a bilingual Mandarin Chinese speaker is a big perk for them. This position is full-time. In an ideal world, the schedule would be longer weekdays, plus help on weekends - totaling 40hrs/week, but this is flexible. Their goal is to find a good nanny fit and then work around their schedule. Both parents work from home (mom returns to work from maternity leave March 1st). They would consider a nanny who brings a child. Nanny must be a non-smoker and live in a non-smoking household. Note: The family is currently in a Mercer Island house rental, but their lease is up June 2025 and there’s a good chance they’ll move (looking at Eastside or Laurelhurst, depending on market). Responsibilities include childcare, child meal prep, and transportation. Nice to have responsibilities: laundry and light housekeeping.

 

Mercer Island (near Slater Park)// 2 children// Wage: $30-35/hour// Hours: see above// Benefits: guaranteed hours, paid time off// Nanny Vehicle/Driving required: Yes, driving required// Pets: No// Covid vaccine required: Yes, fully vaccinated nanny required (Tdap, flu/COVID booster shot annually).

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Housekeeper for Family in Seattle

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This family of four is seeking a housekeeper capable of performing daily housekeeping duties in their home. The family just moved to a large waterfront estate (approx. 8000 SQ Ft + ADU + Pool/Sauna) in Seattle. The same team of ladies have been responsible for cleaning the current house for years. However, with the move to a larger space, they’re seeking one individual who can become intimately acquainted with the new home and establish a consistent cleaning system.

 

Their ideal candidate:

• Honest, trust-worthy, and reliable.

• Has prior experience in this type of role. (Ideally, 10+ years of housekeeping experience and a huge plus would be someone who has worked with HNW/HP households)

• Flexible, self-motivated and doesn’t need to learn how to do the job.

• Can jump in and take ownership.

• Critical thinker and doesn’t require handholding.

• Not afraid to ask questions or share suggestions/ideas.

 

Responsibilities would include daily housekeeping, laundry, groceries, errands (ex. returning packages), unpacking/organizing post move, and perhaps some family meal prep. The housekeeper must be comfortable working while both primary occupants are home. The family is kind, fun and easy to work with. This position has a very long-term outlook.

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Location: Seattle// Start Date: ASAP// Wage: $40+/hour, commensurate with experience// Days/Hours: Monday – Friday. Starting around 25/hours/week, will lead into full-time hours. Approx. 10AM – 6PM (with some flexibility)// Benefits: guaranteed hours, paid time off (holidays/vacation/sick leave)// Vehicle/Driving required: no driving required immediately. If errands become a part of the role, the family has a car that the employee can use// Covid vaccine required: no// Pets in home: no

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Nanny in Issaquah

 

This Issaquah family is seeking a part-time nanny for their toddler. Care is mainly for the 4 year old daughter, as the three older children (6, 9 and 11 years old) are in school. The nanny would also assist with transportation for school drop off and pick ups. The 11 year old is into parkour and video games. The 6 year old likes wrestling, stuffed animals and video games. The 9 year old likes dance, art, using her creativity and building things. The 4 year old is into dolls, pretend play and cartoons. Their general school day routine is wake up at 7:30PM, drop off at school at 9AM, care focused on the toddler, pick up at school at 3:45PM, then after school snacks, playtime, and dinner around 6-7PM. Pre-bedtime routine at 8:30PM and then bedtime at 9:30PM. They are consistent with routine but also go with the flow. The children enjoy playing at the park, swimming, playing at the beach (close by) and having picnics/BBQs. Their ideal nanny is someone who enjoys achieving and who is willing to support the growth and development of their family. A nanny open to helping with groceries and cooking/meal prep would be ideal. Responsibilities include childcare, cooking/meal prep, children’s laundry, transportation, and light housekeeping. Note: their current nanny is moving at the end of the year.

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Issaquah// 4 children (care focused mainly on one child)//Wage: $35/hour// Days/Hours: Monday: 7:30AM-5:30PM, Tuesday: 7:30AM-5:30PM and Wednesday: 7:30AM-12:30PM// Benefits: guaranteed hours (25 hours/week), paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick leave// Nanny Vehicle/Driving required: yes// Covid vaccine required: no// Pets in home: no

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Nanny in Sammamish

 

This Sammamish family is seeking a part-time nanny for their four children, 10, 8, 6 and 2 years old. Most of the time would be spent with the 2-year old but the nanny would spend time with each of the kids.  Three of the children are outgoing, while the 6 year old is shy. Their 8 and 2 year old are very active and love playing sports outside or in the basement. The 10 and 6 year old love to read. They are all thoughtful, curious, and kind kids and all love having good conversations, crafts, and art projects.. Their toddler, who is in the process of being potty trained, is very curious and still needs close supervision. The older 3 children attend school and on some days have after-school activities. They are a close family that usually spends time engaged together at the beginning and the end of weekdays, and most of the weekend. They love learning, doing activities together, and getting obligations out of the way so that they can have fun together. They are an active and busy family, although they try to avoid over-scheduling. They value kindness, empathy, and talking about feelings. It can be hectic in a household with four children and there are rarely quiet moments with nothing to do.  They find that getting all children through transitions (e.g. into the car in the morning) at the same time requires a parent and nanny to work together closely. They have developed a wonderful bond and relationship with their outgoing nanny. They have gotten to know her family, and celebrated milestones with them. They would be eager to create a similar relationship with a new nanny. Their nanny was with them from 2018 – Summer 2024 and she is happy to be a reference. The parents try to create a relatable, kind, and human atmosphere at home so that it feels comfortable for the nanny to be themselves and feel that they are in a friendly environment. Finally, they are responsible and fair employers, and they follow through on what they commit to. Their ideal nanny is energetic, kind, curious, playful, helpful. A typical day could include assisting with school/activities drop off and pickup, walking toddler to the park and playing there, taking toddler to the library for story time/reading books, and/or to swim. The family needs assistance from approximately 6AM-9:30AM or 10:30AM and 2:30PM-5PM. They are open to having one nanny (split shift) or two separate nannies to cover these hours. There is some flexibility with the hours. (If someone wants to do the split shift, but not every day, they could drop the 2nd shift 1-2 days a week. If someone wants to do the morning shift, but there aren't enough hours, they could tack on some hours to the end of the morning shift a few days a week. If someone wants to do the afternoon shift, but there aren't enough hours, they could tack on some hours to the beginning of the afternoon shift a few days a week. If someone wants to do both shifts, they could offer to bridge the shifts with hours in the middle of the day 1-2 days a week.) Responsibilities include childcare, meal prep, laundry, light housekeeping, and transportation. High School degree or equivalency required; college degree preferred.  They would prefer a nanny with prior childcare or child education experience.

 

Sammamish (walking distance to parks/library/YMCA)//)// starting ASAP// Kids: 10y/o, 8 y/o, 6 y/o and 2 y/o// Wage: $41hour DOE// Days/Hours: Monday – Friday: 6am-9:30/10:30am, 2:30-5pm. One night per month date night coverage. From time to time a few hours on a weekend would also be helpful. 12.5 – 35 hours/week – depending on nanny’s desired schedule// Benefits: guaranteed hours, paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave// Nanny Vehicle/Driving required: Yes, driving required. Vehicle provided for on the job driving// Vaccines required: Yes, they require the nanny to have all standard vaccinations including annual influenza vaccine and COVID vaccines. Due to a health issue in their family, they require the nanny to have PCV20 (this may require a prescription which they will figure out how to provide) and the meningococcal vaccines. They are happy to pay for any vaccines that the nanny needs to get to meet these requirements// Pets in home: No

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Nanny in Renton

 

This Renton family of three is seeking a full-time nanny to join their family. Their adorable, happy, and giggly daughter is currently 5 months old. She loves songs, repetitive words and motions, banging/shaking things, looking at the mirror, and babbling. She smiles a lot, laughs, enjoys sitting in and playing with the toys attached to the skip hop activity center. She loves playing with her feet and blowing raspberries. She naps a few times a day according to her tiredness/sleep cues. The nanny is encouraged to take the baby for walks around the neighborhood and to nearby parks. The parents describe themselves as relatively relaxed and easygoing. They live in a quiet, clean, and safe neighborhood near a small playground. They strive to establish a routine but can go-with-the flow when necessary. Their priorities are their daughter’s safety and health. They want her to be happy and have fun. It’s a great day if she has smiled and giggled. Both parents work from home but have dedicated workspaces upstairs and a dedicated play space downstairs. Their ideal nanny is enthusiastic about child development and enjoys having fun with babies. They want to find someone who wouldn’t mind working in a home where both parents will be around, and with a dog. Someone who is always on time, a clear communicator, and proactive is key. Bonus if they have a good sense of humor. They are also interested in finding someone who is capable of caring for a second child if they have one in the next 2-3 years as this position has a long-term outlook. Responsibilities include childcare, child meal prep, children’s laundry, light housekeeping and washing baby dishes.

 

East Renton Highlands// 1 child// up to $32/hour DOE// 40 hours/week. Monday – Friday: 8AM – 4PM// guaranteed hours, paid vacation (2 weeks), paid holidays (12 + nanny’s birthday off), paid sick leave, health care stipend $200/month// Nanny Vehicle required: yes// Covid vaccine required: yes// Pets in home: 1 dog (20 lb terrier)

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Family Assistant/Nanny in Magnolia

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This wonderful repeat West Coast Nannies family is seeking a part-time family assistant/nanny. Their most recently placed nanny was with them for four years. They look forward to welcoming a new nanny into their home and creating another great relationship. The family’s needs have changed, and Mom and Dad have new jobs. They need support around the home, plus coverage in the afternoons for pickup and childcare. This role is primarily household management with afterschool driving/care. During the summer it might be a bit more fluid with coverage gaps or camps ending at different times. Their son is 9 years old. He loves sports, reading, video games, any games, playing with friends. Their daughter is 4 years old. She loves coloring, going on adventures, parks, kid games, helping around the house. They both enjoy going to the park and going on walks. The children are in school full time and then both attend aftercare. During the summer, their daughter will to be part of a full-time nanny share and their son will be in camps. Summer is a bit more child oriented, but during the school year there is only an hour of child-oriented time. They are a fun and busy family. Both parents work and the children have full schedules as well. They have a routine and keep a tight schedule, but they expect the unexpected. They encourage their children to be kind and respectful. The parents describe themselves as kind, fun, thoughtful, and they truly strive to be a fair and dependable employer. They keep in touch with past nannies, and they are great friends of the family. They highly value reliability and communication. Their ideal nanny is reliable, self-starter, professional, loves kids and having fun. Responsibilities include childcare (pick up from camp, driving to and from sports, fill in care as needed, some driving to activities during the school year), child meal prep (prepping lunches for the next day), Family meal prep/grocery shopping/planning, family laundry, light housekeeping, calendar management, transportation, errands. They would also love to have some help with organizing the home (e.g. sorting old kids clothes, helping decorate) – as time allows. Note: Their most recent nanny (placed by West Coast Nannies) is happy to be a family reference.

 

Seattle (Magnolia)// Kids: 2 children// Wage: up to $38/hour// Days/Hours: 20-25 hours/week. The schedule could be 5 days (25 hours) or 4 days (20 hours) – leaving Friday out. 12/12:30PM – 5/5:30PM// Benefits: guaranteed hours, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick leave, health stipend// Nanny Vehicle/Driving required: yes// Covid vaccine required: yes// Pets in home: 2 cats in the home

 

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Temporary Nanny on Bainbridge Island

 

This family of four is seeking a temporary nanny for their toddler while their current nanny is on vacation. Their son is so sweet and smiley. Right now, he loves cars/trucks, food and music. He naps once per day at around 10am. They also have an older son, who attends 1st grade. He also loves music and loves to be outside to play in the dirt. He’s a jokester and enjoys making people laugh and smile. The nanny will primarily be caring for their toddler. There will be rare days when the nanny would also care for the older child if he were home from school and the parents are not able to take the day off. In the summer he will be in camps. The parents believe in "whole brain" children. They feel it’s important to explain things to their children, let them try to do things for themselves and give them room to make mistakes and grow. They strive to always be kind, understanding and above all else loving. They believe in lots of hugs and kisses and telling each other they love one another. They believe in setting clear limits and giving their oldest "time to think" if he cannot settle down or take direction when asked repeatedly. They describe themselves as very patient and understanding parents who try to give their children options instead of dictating to them. They explain decisions to them and use natural consequences instead of artificial punishment. While they appreciate the children will have high energy, being gentle, calm, and working on patience skills is always reenforced. Their ideal nanny is very patient, kind and has experience with this age group. Someone who can give direction while maintaining a calm demeanor is key. They want someone who will love their children unconditionally and help them grow, through play-based activities. Someone who will be engaged with their toddler including activities such as reading, playing outside, playing with his toys, etc. Responsibilities include childcare, child meal prep (light snack prep), children’s laundry, and light housekeeping (related to the children only).

 

Bainbridge Island (North End of Island, 5 mins south of Fay Bainbridge Park// Kids: 1 boy, 19 months old (turns 2y/o in August)// Wage: $35/hour// Days/Hours: Monday – Thursday: 7:30AM – 3:45PM, 33 hours/week// Benefits: guaranteed hours (33), paid holidays, paid sick leave// Nanny Vehicle/Driving required: nanny vehicle required to get to work, no on the job driving required// Pets in home: one dog in the home

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Part-Time Housekeeper in Seattle

 

This Phinney Ridge family is seeking part-time assistance in maintaining their home. This position does not require any childcare. Their ideal housekeeper could come for a couple of hours every weekday to help them keep general tidiness as well as rotate through the necessary cleaning tasks, both frequent and less frequent needs.  Someone who is a self-starter, who can learn their needs and then go execute them would be the best fit. 

 

General Routine:

• 1x week: general all around clean: tidying, clean kitchen, bathrooms, dust, vacuum, sweep/mop (this generally takes 3-4hrs)

• 3 loads laundry per week (includes bedsheets/towels)

• Daily: dishes and wipe down counters, etc.

• As needed: rotate through other tasks: clean windows, blinds, floorboards, walls, cupboards/cupboard doors, refrigerator, stove/range hood, more refined organizing, etc. 

• Cleaning/dusting around large houseplant collection 

• Goal is to move toward 2x weekly vacuuming, sweep/mop, and a second wipe down of counters, sinks, etc.

 

The family describes themselves as friendly and easy-going.  They value good communication and understand that constructive, timely feedback (in all directions) is key to good relationships. They have high expectations, but are welcoming, trusting, and generous to people who they know are genuinely trying to meet those expectations. They are optimists and love helping people be successful and inspired. Their ideal candidate is someone who can take general direction/feedback and run with it, who, after some initial discussions & coaching, doesn’t need to be “micro managed” with specific lists of daily tasks - a self-starter who will identify what needs to be done and do it with regular check-ins, rather than waiting to be told specifics of every task each time.  Questions/feedback is good, but someone that can make day-to-day decisions independently is key. They would love to form a long-term relationship as they foresee needing someone for the next 5+ years. Right now, the family is focused on cleaning/housekeeping type tasks, but there is potential for future expansion to occasional errands/ walking the dog. Responsibilities include: household laundry, light housekeeping, and deep cleaning.

 

Phinney Ridge, Seattle// kids: 12 y/o child (arrives home after school) – no childcare required// $35-$40/hour// Hours: approx. 10-12 hours/week, Monday – Friday: ideally between the hours of 7am & 2:30pm, spread across 4-5 days/week, employee has flexibility to choose hours and days within those parameters// taxes withheld, guaranteed hours, paid time off// driving not required// one dog (King Charles Cavalier)// Covid vaccine required: Yes​​​​​​​​​​​​​