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JOB CODE: MISSION CANYON PART-TIME NANNY NEEDED

SANTA BARBARA, CA – The sweetest most kind family living in Santa Barbara in the Mission Canyon area is hiring a PART-TIME NANNY for their family. They have a 4-year-old boy and a 3-month-old baby girl, however, the care is just for the infant since the older boy is in preschool all day. The schedule is MONDAY-FRIDAY from 8am-1:30pm each day (minimum of 27.5 hrs a week) with occasional date nights, weekends, and extended hours. The hourly rate being offered is between $25-$30/hr, DOE. No pets in the home. They do require the Nanny to be covid-19 vaccinated and up-to-date on vaccines. The job starts ASAP for the right candidate. Both parents also work at home so you must be comfortable with having them around.

This is a GREAT job for the seasoned baby nanny who knows early childhood development and the infant stages of childhood. The nanny's responsibilities are managing the baby's sleep, feeding and playtime - putting the baby down for naps (includes bouncing on the yoga ball) and doing contact naps, changing her diaper, playing with her, helping her with developmental milestones, feeding bottles (once she learns), taking on walks, taking to activities such as music class (once she's a bit older). Light cleaning is only related to the baby (folding her laundry, wash bottles, etc). The is mostly a baby focused position with light housekeeping around the house to help the parents out and also picking up after the kids.

The ideal Nanny for them and this role is someone who has lots of Nanny and Infant experience with understanding baby cues, understanding nap timing (based on wake windows) and how to transition from contact to crib naps, an expert bottle feeder that can help her learn to take it, someone having the patience and skill to calm her when she can be fussy or tired, and understanding what to do to support her developmental growth (sitting, crawling, eating solids, etc.). Overall they want someone with a positive, friendly attitude that loves babies and will create a strong bond. They need to be very nurturing, calm and patient, and committed to the job (long-term job focused). They want a Nanny to be with them for a few years till both their kids are in preschool and they don't need a Nanny anymore. They are looking for a team player in which nothing is beneath you, and can show up each day excited to be at work. Preschool experience is a plus!

If you’re proactive, a great self-starter, and love working families – don’t wait – this incredible opportunity won’t last long! Interviewing NOW! Contact our staffing agency today!

Beach Baby Nannies LLC
www.beachbabynannies.com
Email us at [email protected]
(805) 637-2634

JOB CODE: SANTA BARBARA BABY GIRL NANNY/FAMILY ASSISTANT

SANTA BARBARA, CA – A sweet couple on the Mesa in Santa Barbara with a new baby girl who is 7-weeks old is seeking to hire their first NANNY/FAMILY ASSISTANT. The ideal schedule for them is 40 hours per week on weekdays (9am-5pm or 10am-6pm), with flexibility to come early or stay late, plus occasional date nights and weekend hours. They do require the Nanny to be Covid-19 vaccinated for this position, as well as other appropriate vaccinations. Both parents work at home in a separate home office, and they have one medium-sized dog in the home so you must be pet friendly. The hourly rate being offered is around $30 per hour depending on experience, with PTO and possible benefits. The job starts in Feb 2024 for the right candidate.

This job is perfect for the seasoned and experienced infant nanny who likes to join families early when their kids are young, and can grow with them for years on being a great child care resource and help to them. The job is both Nanny and Family Assistant, so being able to provide excellent childcare and do all things related to childcare such as cleaning bottles and toys, feeding and changing the baby, going for neighborhood walks, planning future weekly activities, engage child in age-appropriate activities and play to promote their development, ensure the well-being and safety of children at all times, prepare meals and snacks for children as needed, assist with light housekeeping tasks related to the children's care, are things expected for this role. As a family Assistant they'd like help with helping around the home tidying up the kitchen and helping with the family laundry, helping to care for their dog, light meal prep, errands, grocery shopping, getting mail and watering plants when the family is out of town, and any other assistant type of duties.

The ideal Nanny/FA for this job is experienced with newborns and knows all the baby and toddler stages of early childhood. Someone who is eager to help, whether it's with the baby, around the home, errands for the parents, or their sweet doggie; having a can-do and positive attitude is key to success. This family wants someone long-term, and able to travel with them occasionally, also professionally, reliable, and values working in this type of role in the home. This position is ideal for a candidate who has a warm presence and brings a strong sense of professionalism to their role! Someone who brings their calm, positive, and proactive energy to each day, and is excited to support the family in having as much time together as possible will be a wonderful team member. The role is child focused when with the baby, and then FA focused when working alone. Significant experience in childcare is essential. Reliability, kindness, and a collaborative approach are must-have qualities.

If you’re proactive, a great self-starter, and love working families – don’t wait – this incredible opportunity won’t last long! Interviewing NOW! Contact our staffing agency today!

Beach Baby Nannies LLC
www.beachbabynannies.com
Email us at [email protected]
(805) 637-2634

Another new client on the Mesa in Santa Barbara is receiving our valuable BBN Employers folder! These first time parents have a 6-week old and signed up with our agency this week to hire a FULL-TIME NANNY. We love working with first time parents because they are fresh to the world of household employment and we get to guide them along the way and set them up on the right foot. 🙌🏻

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JOB CODE: SANTA BARBARA FULL-TIME NANNY TO 3-KIDS

SANTA BARBARA, CA – Return BBN family is seeking a FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED NANNY for their family with three young kids ages 8, 5, and 1 years old. They are located in the Samarkand neighborhood of Santa Barbara. The ideal schedule for them is MONDAY-FRIDAY from 8am-5:30pm and are offered via payroll and hourly rate of $35-$37/hr., plus PTO, Holidays, overtime, a health stipend, and guaranteed pay. You must be Covid-19 vaccinated for this position and up-to-date on vaccines. Ideal start date is April 1st (or before) and they do have 1 cat in the home.

This is a wonderful job for the mature, experienced long-term Nanny, that is good with toddlers and school children. The job is primarily with the 1-yr-old for most of the day caring for him while the older two children are in school full-time, then when they get out you pick them up and have the three kids in the afternoon and help out parents. Both parents work from home and outside in an office, so you must be okay with them around.

Their ideal Nanny is someone who knows Montessori or has an ECE background in education or preschool experience, someone who also has a good work ethic that can be on-time everyday, doesn't call out all the time, is reliable, and can make a long-term commitment to the job/family. They also limit screen time, so that means no TV or phones most of the time, and they focus on games, activities, reading, and being outdoors. They would love someone who knows how to keep their kids entertained, such as when they are making meals for the kids, they set the kids up with an activity or task at the kitchen table, while they are making their dinner. Must also have a good driving record as you'll need to take the kids out to activities. They are within walking distance from activities too which makes this job appealing, and also have a Nanny car for you to use when transporting the children.

This is a terrific job for the right Nanny. We know this family well and they treat their staff with respect, professionalism, and like family. The family is taking resumes ASAP and setting up zoom interviews as a start. Contact our agency with your resume and job interest to be considered for an interview. Please email our household staffing agency with your resume and job interest to be considered for this position.

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JOB CODE: Fun Nanny/Family Assistant to Mesa Family

SANTA BARBARA, CA – A wonderful family located in Santa Barbara on the Mesa is seeking an experienced nanny/family assistant to join their family with a 6.5 year old girl, 3.5 year old boy, and baby girl #3 due March 2024. The schedule is Full-time between 30-40 hours a week plus 2-Saturday's a month.

The job ranges from being a Nanny, to a Mother's Helper, to a Family Assistant. They do require the Nanny to be Covid-19 vaccinated. The start date is the beginning of February 2024. They are offering an hourly rate between $25-$35 hr DOE, plus 3 weeks paid vacation plus holidays and they have a car you can use to transport kids in. They would like the person to stay with the family/job for at least 1+ year (but ideally much longer!). They also need someone who is flexible with their hours/schedule and who is open to travel with the family (they have a second home in another state, and they travel other places domestically and internationally often).

The ideal Nanny/FA for the job: The ideal person for this job is excited to be a career professional nanny (they have chosen this as their career of choice, it's not just a temporary gig), loves kids, and is passionate about helping families long-term. They are professional in their appearance, are experienced working with families and children, and have a great work ethic. The family would absolutely love someone who has a background in child development and has experience working with children (birth-elementary aged), who knows how to respond with grace and love to children on both the fun/good days and the challenging or mundane days. Someone who has a positive attitude and can make the best of all situations is really important too. They want someone who grasps the reality of working with children and how to respond well in all moments, someone who understands children are FUN, FUNNY, and so rewarding to be around, and that they also are also messy, have tantrums when they are tired or not feeling well, and need a lot of love and care. The ideal Nanny is mature, responsible, respectful, reliable and on-time, and flexible as the schedule changes throughout the year. They are a family who is on the go and sometimes the needs can fluctuate - either with scheduling or tasks that they need help with, so someone that can handle occasional change is important. They are also Christians and would love someone who is also a Christian and actively pursuing their faith. Lastly, it is really important to them that the nanny is not on their devices (phone, watch, tablet, laptop) when working. These should be put away and saved for off-duty hours.

Expected Job Duties: The Nanny’s role will be Nanny at times, part Mother’s Helper at-times, and part Family Assistant – some with children, some pertaining to assisting the parents, and some with household tasks. They need someone who can be super engaging, fun, and playful with their kids, and want them to be 100% “on” and then also be okay helping the parents around the home or running errands, or be helping with things like: laundry, loading/unloading the dishwasher, grocery shopping, meal prep, food prep, preparing kids’ school lunches, picking up the home, vacuuming out the car, taking out the garbage/recycling, and other chores both inside and outside the house. Someone happy and excited to help with these day-to-day tasks is crucial and also the kind of attitude that they are happy to chip in when they see a need (take the initiative to to do it without being asked!).
Their perfect nanny is nurturing, playful, enjoys being outdoors + active (they live close to the beach, and zoo and park!), highly dependable and seeks a family to grow with for years to come! If this is the right job for you, you should be excited about an adventure and all the excitement that comes with working with a busy family!

If you are adaptable, communicative, and helpful to parents, and are extremely passionate about being a nanny then this is your dream job! Family is looking to interview ASAP – apply NOW!

www.beachbabynannies.com
(805) 637-2634
Email your resume with job interest to [email protected]

JOB CODE: Montecito Housekeeper/Nanny for Busy Family with 2 Boys

MONTECITO, CA – A fun and busy family in Montecito with two boys ages 11-months and 4-years old, is seeking an experienced NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER for their home. The job is FULL-TIME being 5-days a week, 7-hours per a day (the family is flexible on which days and hours). The hourly rate being offered is between $25-$30/hr. They do have 3 friendly dogs in the home. Must be Covid-19 vaccinated. The job starts May 2024.

This is a wonderful job for someone who loves children and also likes helping around the home when the parents are with the kids. The job is part Nanny and part Housekeeper (not both at the same time though). The house is 3,000 square feet so not too big for one person. Basic housekeeping duties include cleaning in the living areas, cleaning the bathrooms, cleaning the kitchen, washing and drying dishes and putting them away, changing bed linens, washing, folding and ironing clothes, cleaning interior windows, removing garbage and recycling, restocking personal items, general tidying of rooms such as toys, running errands for the family, and occasionally preparing meals for the family keeping track of cleaning supplies.

Nanny duties include creating a safe and stimulating environment for the children, bathing and dressing the children, changing diapers and potty-training, children’s laundry, planning meals, preparing food, and/or feeding the children, arranging playdates and outings, indoor and outdoor play, educational activities and crafts, carpooling or driving the children to school, activities, or playdates, reading to the children, organizing bedrooms/toys, and administering medicine with parents’ consent, if necessary.

The Dad speaks Spanish and although it's not a requirement, they'd love someone who can also speak Spanish to the children, so that's a bonus! The kids are adventurous, busy, social and chatty, they love playgrounds and other outdoor activities, and high energy. Must have infant, toddler, and grade school experience with children, and also a strong background in housekeeping, a strong knowledge of child development (ages/stages), be pet friendly, and know how to drive safely and have a good driving record.

This is a very sweet family looking to hire their next long-term Nanny/Housekeeper who can be a part of their family. They are truly excited to forge a long-lasting relationship with their nanny/housekeeper, and this job has lots of ways to help them out which is great – organizational projects, running errands, researching/planning activities, classes, baby laundry, sanitizing/rotating toys, going through baby’s clothes to determine ‘keep’, ‘donate’ or ‘sell’ items, plus housekeeping! If you’re proactive, a great self-starter, and love working families – don’t wait – this incredible opportunity won’t last long! Interviewing NOW!

Contact our staffing agency today!

Beach Baby Nannies LLC
www.beachbabynannies.com
Email us at [email protected]
(805) 637-2634

JOB CODE: CAREER NANNY NEEDED FULL-TIME FOR TWO BOYS IN SAN ROQUE

SANTA BARBARA, CA – Terrific return BBN family located in the San Roque part of Santa Barbara is hiring a FULL-TIME NANNY for their two boys currently ages 1.5 and 6-weeks old. The schedule is MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 8AM-4PM. The hourly rate being offered is between $30-$35 hr., plus 2-weeks paid time off, plus a health stipend, plus gas reimbursement (work miles). The family is looking for a Nanny who is Covid-19 vaccinated and is able to make a long-term commitment to the job. The ideal start time for this position is February 2024. No pets in the home.

This is the perfect position for a seasoned Nanny who wants a full-time schedule with a family, and loves being a Nanny to young boys. Their ideal Nanny has at least 1-year of full-time nanny experience with infants and with the early developmental milestones and sleep changes that happen the first and second years of life.

The ideal Nanny is also someone with a good team mentality attitude who is great with communication and can relay things to the parents and work with them as a village to care for the kids, someone who is very professional and shows up on time to work and doesn't cancel all the time, who isn't on their phone when not needed, is able to be proactive in getting things done around the home, and genuinely loves kids.

This family is one you want to be a part of and the job is awesome too! They live in a very good location next to parks, and love being laid-back while also keeping things organized. They are big on education and having their kids enjoy the outdoors. Dad's a scientist and the Mom, a former elementary school teacher, works in education technology. They want their children to grow up with an open mind and a well-rounded view of the world through reading, talking about what is going on around them, and enjoying the outdoors.

The role also includes providing a consistent daily routine, preparing nutritious meals, changing diapers, assisting with potty training, teaching good hygiene practices, engaging in playtime, reading, driving kids around safely to appointments, and daily light housekeeping to keep the children’s living spaces and clothes tidy. They practice "Baby-led Weaning" and Montessori principles, so please be updated with these approaches.

Zoom interviews are being conducted now so apply ASAP if you're interested!
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Reasonable duties for your nanny versus your nanny housekeeper.

Employing a nanny can be a fantastic way for busy, often overworked parents to ensure their children are kept safe and given the care and attention they need, thus removing much stress from those shoulders. However, many families don’t know exactly what to expect their nanny to do and while a well-rounded nanny can perform many wide-ranging tasks supporting a busy working family, there are plenty of things that stand beyond the realm of their responsibility.

It is important to recognize that the primary focus of the nanny’s job should be on your children. As nannies begin to feel more like a member of the family than an employee, it can be easy to forget that they are a skilled professional, performing a specific job. But if you want to maintain a strong relationship with your nanny and ensure they stay with you long term, you need to keep your expectations fair and realistic. So, what should you expect from your nanny, which tasks do you need to handle yourself and what is the difference between a nanny and a nanny housekeeper?

What to expect: A mutual and clear understanding of the duties of the job
When you first take on your nanny, it is crucial to take the time to sit down and outline the duties you are expecting them to fulfil by putting together an employment contract. This is one of the advantages of using a reputable agency, because an agency will help to prepare a draft contract for you and guide you in amending it for your specific requirements.

Indeed, we advise on deciding on specific parameters of the job before you even begin to interview candidates. If you would like your nanny to assist with homework, plan play dates and take the children on outings, let them know by laying this out in the job spec and subsequently the employment contract, and you can expect him/her to strive to achieve these agreed upon duties.

What not to expect: A Nanny who does everything
Most nannies are more than happy to perform some housekeeping duties and indeed some are a fairly standard expectation of their job, but it is important to recognise that a nanny is not a cleaner or a servant. Your nanny has a very particular job, made clear from day one, namely to care for your children. This means that your nanny will manage things that relate to looking after your children and meeting their daily needs. If you and your nanny understand this, you will enjoy a better ongoing relationship and everyone, particularly your children, will benefit. When nannies become dissatisfied with their positions, it can often be because their employers’ expectations repeatedly change or are set rather high.

Typical Nanny Childcare Duties
There are specific childcare duties you will always expect from your nanny. These should come first for them and should be expressed clearly in the contract. They might include:

Caring for babies – changing diapers, making up bottles, weaning
Bathing the children
Helping the children to get dressed
Potty training toddlers
Supporting the children with reading, writing and homework
Helping the children to acquire new skills such as tying shoe laces, brushing teeth, using a knife and fork
Planning fun and age appropriate activities such as arts, crafts, cooking
Taking children to activities such as swimming, football, dance classes
Organising play dates
Caring for the children when they are sick, including giving appropriate medication
Playing games, inside and out
Taking the children to the park, museum, library
Typical Nursery Duties

There are certain housekeeping/ non child care duties which are a fairly standard part of the nanny’s job, often termed as “nursery duties”. Nannies typically expect to complete any household chores which are related to taking care of children and essentially leave the home in the same condition it was in when they arrived/started their day. These could reasonably include:

Making/changing the children’s beds and keeping their rooms clean and tidy
Cleaning baby bottles
Keeping the playroom clean, tidy and organized
Doing the children’s laundry and ironing
Preparing and cooking healthy meals/snacks for the children and clearing up afterwards
Cleaning up after arts/crafts/cooking activities
Ensuring the bathroom is clean and tidy after use with the children
Preparing packed lunches or snacks to eat during activities, trips or outings
Packing for the children when they go on trips
Putting away the children’s books, clothes, toys after use
Hovering round the areas in which the children have been playing/eating in, at the end of the day
Additional Housekeeping Duties

There are other housework and day to day activities your nanny may complete, but they should be agreed to and compensated for accordingly. Many nannies are happy to take on additional non childcare related housekeeping duties, provided they have the time, for example when the children are at school/nursery and to boost their salary. But these are more typically expected of someone performing a nanny housekeeper role and this is very different.

It is important to be realistic and fair about what additional work is expected in the time available, include this in the contract and remember that the childcare remains the primary responsibility for the nanny. So, for example, if the children are off during the school holidays, the nanny is not going to be able to complete as many housekeeping tasks. If you don’t handle these extra jobs properly, there is a danger that your nanny may feel overwhelmed and/or under compensated. Examples of these additional duties which we would classify within the job spec of “nanny housekeeper” could be:

Making/changing all the household beds
Doing all the household laundry and ironing (some nannies don’t mind washing the parent’s clothes with the children’s, but ironing them can be a very big job in itself)
Cleaning the bathrooms not used by the children
Preparing and cooking meals and snacks for the entire family / guests other than children regularly
Running errands including dry cleaning, grocery shopping, post office
Organizing, vacuuming or dusting rooms other than the children’s bedrooms and playrooms
Buying supplies or clothes for the family
House or pet sitting
Sweeping and mopping floors throughout the house
Caring for a sick family member
Liaising with tradespeople, taking phone calls, sending post
Not all nanny housekeepers are actually expected to do full cleaning – this can vary from family to family and depending on the time available.

It’s also worth saying that nannying and housekeeping is two quite different skills – not all nannies make great housekeepers, and vice versa. In general, nanny housekeepers are at the more experienced end of the scale, and command a higher salary (both in total terms and when calculated by the hour rates) as they are expected to be excellent all-rounders both at childcare and managing a family home.

In summary
A nanny will often go above and beyond the call of duty simply out of practicality. For example, if they are washing up after the children’s lunch and finds the employer has left a bowl and spoon in the sink from their breakfast, it’s likely they will wash that up also. Equally, if preparing a pasta dish for the children’s dinner, he/she may very well make enough for the entire family, or will put the parent’s laundry in with the children’s. However, it is give and take; and mutual respect and understanding help form and build the crucial bond between nanny and employer.

If these acts of kindness/practicality become expected or taken for granted by an employer, resentment and relationship problems are more likely to build. How are you planning to divide up household duties and how clear are you being with your nanny about his/her responsibilities outside childcare? Light housekeeping is going to mean different things to different people. Clearly articulating the responsibilities which meet the employer’s definition in the contract will help prevent misunderstandings.

Take care of your nanny for taking care of you and your family.

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Look at this amazing folder of parent resources! It’s Friday and jobs are still coming in! This folder is going out to new adoptive parents out in Montecito who are new to parenting. What a great resource right??!! We think so! And that’s why since Day 1 of being in business. Beach Baby Nannies believes it’s OUR real to help set YOU up for being a Household Employer. 🙌🏻

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