Overview

This super lovely family in Brooklyn just welcomed a second addition to their family and he's a real cutie! They They are looking for short-term help, through June, for a warm, newborn experienced, thoughtful, and reliable caregiver. The day will consist of helping Mom with the baby or hanging out with their awesome 3-year-old. Taking and picking her up from school, helping her zoom around the park on her scooter, and helping with household tasks like laundry, organizing, and more. This is a great short-term opportunity for a candidate looking to become a full-time Family Assistant, or that would like to build up their resume with newborn care! It's $30/hour, short-term, through June of 2024. You'll need proof of Covid, TDAP, and flu vaccines.

The Ideal Sitter for this Job

You have experience caring for a newborn and toddler and would love to partner with Mom while she is on maternity leave! This role is all about support and making sure all needs are met for the day. When it comes to the 3-year-old, this family LOVES the parenting blog "Big Little Feelings" and would love to find somebody that feels aligned with that (Big Little Feelings also has a great Instagram page!). This includes helping their daughter name her feelings and recognize what she is going through. Beyond that, you are high energy and proactive! Adaptability is key in this role. T

Schedule

Monday through Friday, totaling between 35 and 40 hours/week, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Slightly different schedule each week based on their needs and yours!

About the Children

Baby boy, one-week-old: They're just getting to know him! Girl, 3-years-old: She’s a high energy toddler who loves pretend play! She’s very caring and enjoys playing doctor and tending to her baby dolls. She’s currently obsessed with reading books too! She has opinions and knows how to assert them and so does best with loving boundaries and structure. Mom and Dad say using a timer for activities and giving two options works well!

Responsibilities

You’ll arrive in the morning and chat with Mom about the day. You might help the girl started helping with breakfast, getting dressed, and brushing teeth! Once the little girl is ready for the day it’s out the door to an activity (gym, music, etc.), or staying home with baby while Mom or Dad takes her. Making sure you tidy up as you go is important to his family. The responsibilities will likely shift a bit (like light housekeeping and errands for example!) as Mom and Dad adjust to their schedule with a new baby in the home.

Additional Information

This is a short term position through June. You'll need proof of TDAP, Flu, and Covid vaccines.