Energetic Nanny/Family Assistant, Westport, Connecticut

Westport,
Connecticut
06880
Nanny/Family Assistant
Full Time/Live Out
40-
40
/Annual Salary
Job ID: 9999
Recruiter: Melody H

Private Westport, Connecticut family is seeking a Live-Out (local to Connecticut) energetic Nanny/Family Assistant with current infant-to-toddler experience.
Potential candidates will meet in person on April 29 or April 30, 2026.

Hire Date: Mid-June 2026 
The family will move into their home in Westport, Connecticut target move-in date: Mid-June, 2026, however they are willing to offer a sign-on bonus if they find the right fit sooner. 
Position: Full-Time Live-Out Nanny/Family Assistant 
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 am–6 pm, guaranteed 50 hours, MUST be flexible with occasional evenings or weekends
Salary: $40 per hour, Payroll, OT after 40 hours, Health Insurance stipend if needed
Relocation: No – local candidates only, must reside within a reasonable commute to residence in Westport, CT.


About the Family
Warm and welcoming busy professionals moving to Westport, Connecticut, (currently in Miami), are looking to hire a dedicated, proactive, professional to join their household. The family will move into their home (target move-in date: Mid-June, 2026), however after a successful virtual interview, they are willing to meet a potential candidate on April 29 or April 30, while they are in town for a short stay.
They are also willing to trial candidates beginning in May 2026 in FL.
The family values discretion, reliability, and someone who will be a long-term fit and have the flexibility to travel with them, if they travel for 3 weeks or a month at a time, with additional pay.

  • Children: (G) almost 8 months old, will be 1 year-old end of August

Responsibilities

  • ACTIVELY Engage with baby
  • Accompany to appointments, restaurants, running errands
  • Assist with sleep training, especially day napping
  • Keep nursery and common areas clean and tidy
  • Baby Laundry only
  • Baby cooking only
  • Keep nursery/common spaces clean and tidy
  • When parents are with the baby, help out as needed with errands: dry cleaning, picking up, grocery shopping, post office, opening and disposing of boxes, returning items

Ideal Candidate & Personality
The ideal candidate has current experience recognizing infant and toddler development and milestones.They should be active, energetic, naturally nurturing, maintain a positive attitude, and take pride in keeping the environment structured, clean, and peaceful. Proactive, trustworthy, and confident in their skills. A flexible mindset with strong communication skills and a calm demeanor. Someone looking for a long-term placement and becoming a valued part of the family.

What Works Best for Family

  • Someone who is active and energetic, takes initiative, and highly organized
  • Creative, engages in educational activities to help baby meet developmental milestones, and enjoys the outdoors
  • Extremely clean and hygienic: Washing hands as soon as entering home, comfortable not wearing shoes (or indoor shoes only) in the home
  • Incredibly caring and nurturing
  • Pleasant and patient disposition 
  • Must not wear any fragrances, scented lotions, or jewelry
  • Flexibility to travel for 3 weeks or a month at a time, with additional pay

Position Requirements

  • Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Must be flexible. Flexibility to travel for short or longer term periods to Miami or a future Mountain home for 3 weeks or a month at a time, with additional pay.
  • Experience: MUST have infant and toddler experience, including recognizing milestones and actively engaging with the baby
  • Good swimmer
  • CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)

  • Driver’s license and clean driving record, MUST have a car for reliable transportation to/from the residence. Car provided for use

  • Willing to travel occasionally, if needed. Additional compensation
  • References: Minimum of 2 excellent References
  • Background: Background checks upon a contingent offer of hire
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States 

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