On-Call Nanny

vaenterprises; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

vaenterprises is seeking a warm, patient, and caring Nanny for a private household in Ada, Michigan. This on-call, hourly position requires flexibility with evenings and weekends.

The ideal candidate will have previous childcare experience, a valid driver's license, and CPR certification. Responsibilities include attending to the emotional and physical needs of three young children, ensuring a safe and clean environment, and engaging in various age-appropriate activities.

Qualifications

• Previous nanny or childcare experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Infant and child CPR certified, or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Tend to the physical, emotional, and safety needs of children.
• Plan and participate in age-appropriate activities.
• Maintain cleanliness of children's areas.
• Exercise open communication with parents.

Skills

Childcare experience

Flexibility

Compassion

Job description

We recruit only the best and take pride in providing the highest level of service to our Principals. Our employees contribute value in a team-based environment, with opportunities for professional growth and fulfillment. We are seeking a warm, patient, caring Nanny to provide high-quality care of children in a private household located in Ada, Michigan. This is an on‑call, hourly, non‑exempt opportunity, which requires flexibility with evenings, weekends, and last‑minute availability.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tend to daily basic physical, emotional, and safety needs of three young children. Must be knowledgeable and experienced and possess a genuine love for children.
• Feed, change, and bathe the children as directed.
• Maintain orderliness, cleanliness, and safety of the children’s rooms and play areas.
• Plan and participate in a variety of age‑appropriate activities with the children, including reading to the children, creative play, educational learning, outings, etc.
• Be proactive in handling assigned duties, anticipating the needs of the children and family.
• Ensure toys, blankets, belongings, and other items are picked up and stored.
• Exercise open communication with the parents to ensure the best care of the children.
• Strictly comply with parents’ child‑rearing preferences.
• Provide transportation in personal vehicle to children as required, adhering to motor vehicle rules, regulations, and speed limits at all times.
• Complete child‑related or household errands as needed.
• May provide assistance with packing/unpacking luggage and bags.
• May provide round‑the‑clock childcare in the family’s home on an occasional basis.
• Assist with the care of the family pets as needed.
• May perform special projects as requested to ensure overall smooth operation of household.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous nanny or childcare experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Infant and child CPR certified, or willing to obtain.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to be flexible in work hours; occasional overnights may be requested.
• Must remain focused on the work agenda at all times, providing physical care for the children and acting as a companion.
• Must be committed to contributing to the children’s social, emotional, and physical development; and provide comfort, warmth, and security.
• Preservation of a peaceful household atmosphere is essential.
• Must be responsible, dedicated, positive, and dependable; organized and reliable; and demonstrate a genuine love for children.
• Must exercise good judgment; the care and safety of the children is the highest priority.
• Must be comfortable around pets.
• The highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity to privacy must be exercised at all times.