Part-Time Live-In Nanny for Special Needs Kids (Autism)

Home Work Staffing; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private bedroom and bathroom

Use of family vehicle

Long-term position

Parking provided

Job summary

Home Work Staffing is seeking a dependable live-in nanny for a family near Boston. You will care for two children (ages 5 and 4, both on the autism spectrum), drive them to activities, prepare meals, and provide focused one-on-one attention. The family is relocating from Dedham to Wellesley in December and seeks a long-term match.

The role requires professionalism, safety, and flexibility with summers and schedule changes, working with the existing care team to support development and routines.

Qualifications

• Previous professional nanny experience with young children.
• Willing to work with children who have learning and developmental disabilities; autism or special needs experience is a strong plus.
• Strong sense of safety and security awareness.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Keep the children safe and secure at home, in the car, and out in the community.
• Get the children ready on morning shifts and make breakfast.
• Drive the children to and from school and activities.
• Give one-on-one care and attention, working closely with the existing nanny, RBT, and overnight caregiver.
• Support the children’s routines and follow the strategies their school and therapy team use.
• Plan engaging, age-appropriate activities in the afternoon and evening.
• Help with dinner, bath time, and bedtime routines.
• Adjust to schedule changes each semester and take on expanded hours during the summer.
• Help occasionally on weekends as needed.
• Keep the parent updated on each child’s day, behavior, and progress.

Skills

Nanny experience

Safety consciousness

Team player

Flexible schedule

Job description

Home Work Staffing is seeking a dependable live-in nanny for a family near Boston. You will care for two children (ages 5 and 4, both on the autism spectrum), drive them to activities, prepare meals, and provide focused one-on-one attention. The family is relocating from Dedham to Wellesley in December and seeks a long-term match.

The role requires professionalism, safety, and flexibility with summers and schedule changes, working with the existing care team to support development and routines.