Nanny

Rockmybaby; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockmybaby on the NSW Central Coast is seeking a warm, reliable nanny to support a family with school mornings, afternoon pickups, homework, dinner, and bedtime routines while a parent remains in hospital.

Flexibility around start and end dates is required due to hospital scheduling. The role includes meal prep, light housework, and engaging, age-appropriate activities to help maintain a calm home routine.

Qualifications

• Warm, reliable, adaptable nanny needed.
• Support school routines and evening routines while a parent is in hospital.
• Flexibility on start/end dates due to hospital scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with dressing, teeth brushing and packing bags.
• Prepare breakfast and healthy lunches for school.
• Drop children off at school on time.
• Pickup children from school and offer a healthy afternoon snack.
• Supervise homework and organize age-appropriate activities.
• Prepare dinner and manage bath/shower time and bedtime routine.

Skills

Warmth

Reliability

Adaptability

School drop-off

Meal prep

Homework supervision

Engagement activities

Job description

Temp Nanny Wanted.
A family is seeking a warm, reliable and adaptable nanny to support their children’s school and evening routines while a parent is in hospital.
The successful candidate will need flexibility around the start and end dates, as these will depend on hospital scheduling and bed availability.

1. Morning Routine & School Drop-off

• School Preparation: Assist children getting dressed, brushing teeth, and ensuring school bags, hats, and lunch is packed.
• Breakfast Support: Prepare a breakfast and pack healthy school lunches/snacks.
• Safe Transport: Drop children off safely at school on time.
• Light Morning Reset: Ensure breakfast dishes are placed in the dishwasher and kitchen benches are wiped down before leaving.

2. Afternoon Pickup & Transition

• School Collection: Timely pickup from school premises.
• Afternoon Tea: Prepare a healthy post-school snack.
• Guide children to unpack their bags, lunchboxes, and uniform items.

3. Afternoon Activities & Engagement

• Homework Supervision: Sit down with the children to supervise homework, reading, and spelling lists.
• Structured Play: Organise engaging, age-appropriate afternoon activities, or arts and crafts.

4. Dinner & Evening Routine

• Meal Preparation: Cook or heat up a dinner for the children.
• Hygiene Routine: Manage bath or shower time and ensure pyjamas are on.
• Child-Related Tidying: Guide children in cleaning up their toys, tidying the living spaces used, and resetting the kitchen after dinner.

5. Bedtime Routine

• Wind-Down Time: Implement a calm pre-bed routine (e.g., reading stories, quiet talk about their day).
• Lights Out: Settle children into bed by the designated curfew time.