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FT Live In Nanny Needed In Lincoln Park

2/28/2014

Location: Chicago, IL Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Experienced

Professional family in Lincoln Park seeks experienced, full time, live in, nanny manager to care for their two school age children, to begin immediately.
Monday through Friday 6:00am to 6:00pm with a block of time off during the day.
Typically, two evenings per week the nanny will need Competitive salary and benefits.
Older child has multiple special needs, and requires loving patience, and constant supervision.
Household management responsibilities are required while children in school.
Nanny must drive and have a clean driving record; family provides car.
Family does have a allergy free dog. Must be comfortable with dogs.
Nanny should be nurturing, patient, reliable, experienced, and unaffected by unpredictable behavior.
Nanny will work in cooperation with behavioral therapist, who can help teach nanny how to manage behavior. Nanny will help with homework, and be an aide to the older child.
Occasionally parents work from home.
Home is accessible by public transportation; parking is available.

Dynamic Chicago family seeks live-in nanny / house manger - Hyde Park

2/28/2014

Dynamic Chicago family seeks live-in nanny / house manger.

Position includes separate 2 bedroom apartment with kitchen, bath, livingroom and entrance.
Family has three school age children.
Position is Monday through Friday 7AM to 6:30 PM with the need for occasional flexibility as family is a single parent home and parent is a surgeon.
Duties include family style cooking, laundry and light housekeeping. Housekeeper comes two days per week for deep cleaning. Ideal applicant is very familiar with Asian cooking.
Ideal applicant is flexible, warm, engaging, looking for a long-term position and comfortable working with other members of a domestic staff.
Position includes competitive compensation, paid holidays, and vacation etc.
Driving is not required.
Second nanny is on staff five days a week in the afternoon to help with homework and driving the children.
This is a lovely family that has had the same house manager for 10 years and it is an excellentopportunity for the right person.

Full Time Career Nanny Needed for Family that loves to travel, to begin in April.

2/28/2014

Aspen, CO family with Infant and Toddler seeks full time experienced nanny.
Hours are Monday through Friday - 40 to 50 hours per week.
Flexibility is essential, as family travels extensively.
Additionally, both parents may have evening work obligations, and would need the nanny to stay those evenings. As much as possible, the family would try to give advance notice.
There may be times when the family will need extra hours. Flexibility is essential, as the family's schedule does change often.
Both parents travel frequently for business and pleasure; the family would welcome the nanny to accompany them on family vacation, if that is her preference.
Competitive salary and benefits, including paid sick/personal days; paid holidays; paid vacations, etc.
Family requires a driver. Nanny should be able to drive, and have a safe driving record. Additionally, nanny should be able to provide a safe, serviceable vehicle with proof of insurance and room for two car seats. Family will reimburse for mileage.
Family has two large dogs. They are fun, friendly, gentle with the children and high energy. Nanny should love animals, and not be allergic.
Parents work from home on occasion; nanny needs to be comfortable with this arrangement.
Nanny should be safety conscious; of good moral character; loving but able to discipline; reliable and trustworthy; compassionate but no nonsense.
Nanny should be creative, yet focused; extremely flexible; high energy. Nanny should be able to bring a sense of calm and order to the household.
Nanny should be excited about children and the learning process. A background in education is highly desirable.
Nanny should have at least five years of experience with more than one child.
Spanish is highly desirable, but not essential.
Responsibilities include all care of the children, including driving them to school and activities. Nanny should be able to facilitate outdoor play; creative play, etc.
In addition, nanny should be willing to do domestic chores, such as a load of laundry; dropping off dry cleaning; grocery shopping; buying supplies; taking the car to be service; deal with tradespeople.
Beautiful neighborhood; close to several parks and shops.
Applicants must have verifiable long term work history with a proven track record of reliability.

Full Time Nanny Needed for Infant in the Loop

2/19/2014

Busy professional family in the Loop seeks nanny for their infant, to begin ASAP
Full time Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 6pm
Weekend hours are available.
Nanny should be highly reliable, and dependable. Family is hoping to have the same nanny for at least a year.
Competitive salary ($18 to $20 per hour) and benefits, including paid sick and personal days; paid holidays and paid vacation.
Driving is not required. Parking is provided.
Family desire a nanny with extensive newborn experience, and excellent verifiable references.
Should be energetic, loving, patient, caring, flexible and punctual.
Should be a non smoker and come from a non smoking household.
Ideally, a background in early childhood education or child development is highly desirable
Responsibilities include full care of baby; helping run errands, including light grocery shopping; and light housekeeping.
One parent works from home. Nanny needs to be comfortable with this arrangement.
Accessible to public transportation; close to Millenium Park; lakeshore; museums; the library; shopping. Park and playground close by. Family has an extra parking spot available for use on the job.

Downers Grove Family seeks FT Nanny

2/19/2014

Busy professional family in Downers Grove seeks full time nanny for their two children, to begin as soon as possible.
Two children, preschooler and a school age child.
Monday through Friday, 7:30-5:30; occasionally nanny may need to come in earlier or stay later. Parents occasionally are both out of town, a couple of times per year.
In that instance, the nanny will need to have the ability to spend the night.
Flexibility is a key component to this position.
Competitive salary and benefits, including two weeks paid vacation, to coordinate with that of the family; paid sick/personal days; and paid holidays.
Nanny should drive and have a safe driving record; a car is provided for use on the job. Parking for own vehicle is readily available.
Family is hoping to have the same nanny for a long time.
Should have extensive experience working with children, and verifiable references.
This job will transition into a nanny/house manager as the younger child goes to school.
In addition to basic nanny responsibilities, family would like the nanny to manage household responsibilities, such as laundry; grocery shopping; errands; household planning and organization, etc.
Father works from home; nanny needs to be comfortable with this arrangement.
Younger child has hearing difficulties and wears a cochlear implant; experience with this type of situation is desirable, but not essential.Nanny should have an excellent command of clear spoken English to help the younger child.
Lovely neighborhood close to downtown, library, etc.
Large home with large fenced in back yard. A very family friendly neighborhood.
Both children are very sociable and participate in activities and social events.
Nanny should be highly energetic and very fit; both children have a lot of energy.
Warm, nurturing, yet able to maintain structure.
Able to provide educationally appropriate activities, etc.
Ideally, a background in early childhood education, child psychology, social work, or a related field is desirable
Applicant should have a strong history as a professional nanny and exceptional references in a household with multiple children
Ideal applicant is loving, attentive, fun, stimulating and enjoys getting down on the floor and playing with children

FT Nanny Ukranian Village toddler twins, to begin ASAP

2/19/2014

Mon 7:45am-6:45pm; Tues 9am-6pm; Wed 9am-7pm; Thur 7:45am-8pm; Fri 7:45am-6pm
Nanny should drive and have a clean driving record. Nanny should be willing to supply a clean, serviceable vehicle with proof of insurance and room for two car seats. Family will provide mileage reimbursement.
Competitive salary and benefits. Vacation to be coordinated with family vacation.
Nanny should have three or more years experience with toddlers. Nanny should have at least two years experience with one family.
Education background preferred.
Nanny should be energetic, patient, affectionate, and active.
Responsibilities should include full time care of twins: feeding; changing; playing; putting to bed; outside play (weather permitting).
Additional responsibilities include preparing meals; light houskeeping, including play areas and babies' rooms. Family would like nanny to do light shopping and pick up baby supplies.
Parents work from home on occasion. Nanny needs to be comfortable with this arrangement.
Family has one dog and one cat. Nanny needs to like animals and not be allergic. Cat remains in parents' bedroom.
Home is accessible by public transportation; parking in neighborhood is readily available.
Close to parks/playground; shops and restaurants.
CPR certified or willing to take a CPR class; knowledge of child development; willing to work with the family on what is best for the children; strong communication skills.

Longterm Elmhurst client seeks nanny manager, to start as soon as possible.

2/19/2014

Two children elementary school age.
Hours are Monday through Thursday 11:00AM to 6:30PM
Highly competitive salary ($23 to $27 /hour) plus benefits including paid vacation, holidays, sick days.
Nanny must drive, and have a clean driving record. Family will supply a car.
Nanny should be energetic, loving, dependable, sensitive and fun but able to discipline effectively and supervise / help with homework and projects.
Nanny is responsible for occasionally getting children ready for school in the morning, and picking them up after school; helping with homework; preparing meals; and transportation to and from activities.
Other house hold management responsibilities include light cleaning; scheduling and supervising household appointments, doing family laundry; maintaining; purchasing and restocking of household grocery staples; grocery shopping; and errands.
One parent works from home on occasion and nanny should be comfortable with this arrangement.
Family has a new non shedding dog

FT Nanny House Manager Kenilworth

2/19/2014

North Shore Family Seeks Top Nanny House Manager - Kenilworth, IL 60043

Busy family with older children on North Shore seeks full time nanny / house manager, to start immediately.
Two school ages children. Children are very involved in activities. Including but not limited to: swimming, fall, water polo, gymnastics, swim club, girl scouts, field hockey, choir, soccer, running.
Mother travels very extensively internationally for work and caregiver must be able to roll up sleeves and take charge without overstepping.
50 hours per week.; applicant must be flexible and will occasionally need to be available in evenings or when parents travel (2-3 times per month).
Generous salary and benefits, including vacation, and holidays.
Applicant must drive and have a clean driving record; family supplies a vehicle for use while on the job.
Caregiver must be extremely flexible and willing to do whatever is necessary to help family. Family is extremely busy. Must be comfortable in a hectic, fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ideal caregiver should be comfortable developing a mentoring relationship with older children; experience dealing with older children is extremely helpful.
Applicant should make sure children get to school and activities on time; facilitate homework; prepare occasional meals; and be able/willing to stay overnight on occasion.
Caregiver will also serve as a house manager, scheduling repairs; doing light housework, including laundry, grocery shopping and running errands.
Family has one small dog. Applicant will need to be comfortable with dogs, and let dog out.
Caregiver will also take dog to vet and groomers, as needed.
Applicant must be comfortable working with other members of a domestic staff including a chef and housekeeper.
Parents may work from home on occasion. Home is accessible by train; parking is readily available.

FT Nanny Needed for Lakeview Family (1 toddler plus baby this summer)

2/19/2014

Growing Lakeview Family is seeking a full time nanny, to begin as soon as possible.

Busy Lakeview family with toddler and a baby expected this summer is seeking a full time nanny.
Monday through Friday 7:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Flexibility is key; parents do have occasional evening dinners and meetings, and sometime have to travel. Nanny should be able to spend the night on occasion. Weekend hours are also an option, but are not required.
Competitive compensation, including paid sick/personal days; paid holidays; and paid vacation, to be arranged with the family well in advance.
Option to travel with the family is available but NOT required.
Nanny should drive and have a safe driving record. Family could supply a car for the right candidate. Ideally, the nanny should be able to supply a safe, serviceable vehicle with proof of insurance and room for two car seats. Parking could be arranged.
Ideal nanny should be highly experienced; patient; warm and affectionate. Also should be able to discipline when appropriate.
Good communicator, who isn't afraid to ask questions for clarification. However, nanny should be self directed and willing to take the initiative without being told.
Tidy, clean and organized.
Flexible- is key-able to stay late on occasion if parents are traveling or working late; and spend the night if necessary - this is very rare.
Nanny should be fit and energetic and committed to healthy eating. Nanny should be able to provide a healthy diet for children and model good food choices.
Should be fluent in English, second language is a plus but not required, so that children become accustomed to another language.
Parent's would love a nanny that is comfortable with with text and e-mail regarding the schedule and what the children are doing throughout the day.
All care of the children is the highest priority.
Toddler goes to preschool part time. Nanny will drop child off and pick child up from school.
Engaging with children is always the highest priority. However, the nanny should be willing to grocery shop; cook simple healthy kid friendly meals family; do laundry and light housekeeping.
Family has one cat and one dog. Therefore, nanny should like animals and not be allergic.

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