KC019 - Live-In Nanny - Long Island, NY

Overview

A Long Island based family is seeking a nanny for their 9-month-old daughter. The schedule runs from 6PM Saturday through 7AM Tuesday, with approximately 31 active working hours, plus a flat overnight rate. This is a live-in position while on duty, and the nanny will share a room and ensuite with the baby during workdays. In approximately four months, when the family moves back to their permanent residence, the nanny will have a private room while working.

The baby is mostly sleeping through the night, and the nanny will provide sole care for the infant, while other staff care for the family’s second child. There is also a small, older dog in the home, though no pet care is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the child’s safety and well-being at all times.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized environment for the child.
• Disinfect and sterilize bottles, nursery toys, and all child-related equipment regularly.
• Prep organic purees and transition to solids as the baby grows.
• Practice high standards of hygiene and diapering, ensuring the baby is changed immediately upon soiling.
• Create a warm, joyful, and developmentally stimulating environment.
• Track developmental milestones and engage the child in age-appropriate sensory and learning activities.
• Keep nursery and all child-related spaces tidy and well-maintained.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience caring for infants in private homes.
• Proven longevity in past roles with excellent references.
• Deep understanding of cleanliness and sterilization protocols.
• High attention to detail, structure, and safety.
• Professional demeanor, strong boundaries, and ability to work independently.
• Team player with excellent communication and observational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fully staffed household.
• Confident swimmer 

Requirements

• CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to update ASAP)
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Up-to-date on Tdap, Flu, and all standard immunizations
• Non-smoker
• Legal to work in the U.S.

Salary and Benefits

• Hourly rate: $35–$45/hr DOE
• Flat overnight rate: TBD
• Paid Time Off:
  • 4 vacation days
  • 4 sick days
  • 4 personal days