Nanny

Project Desciption

Nannies General Purpose

Provide complete care for the children in the employer’s home and perform all tasks that correlate to the care of the children. To create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children can thrive and develop. This nanny job may include housework duties.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• preparing bottles for babies and care for feeding equipment
• changing diapers for babies
• bathing babies
• supervising baths for older children
• dressing children appropriate to the child’s activities
• washing and ironing children’s clothes
• planning meals for children
• preparing meals and snacks for the children and household (must have good cooking skills)
• supervising children’s meals
• cleaning and washing up after children’s meals
• shopping for children’s requirements
• scheduling and coordinating children’s activities
• transporting children to school and other activities
• undertaking appropriate creative activities with the children
• undertaking appropriate educational activities with the children
• undertaking appropriate outdoor activities with the children
• planning and supervising rest, bed and nap times
• reading to and with the children
• helping with homework
• tidying children’s bedrooms and play areas
• reinforcing appropriate discipline for the children
• implementing daily routines
• doing light housework
• running errands

Education and Experience

• high school graduate with good grades in English and Maths
• further training in child care and development such as a formal nanny training program, early childhood classes and/or in-service training
• proven child care experience with 3 TRACEABLE references
• First Aid and CPR certification
• safety certification
• driving license and safe driving record

Key Competencies

• flexibility
• professionalism
• trustworthiness
• respectful
• adaptability
• ability to multitask
• emotional maturity
• good judgment skills
• planning and organizing skills
• stress tolerance
• high energy level

*Theft, lying and misuse of household supplies or items is completely prohibited and unacceptable.

Kids ages: One 10 month old baby (Home stay) and one 4 year old (partially at school)

Location: Solwezi, Zambia

Salary – Competitive salary to be disclosed to shortlisted candidates

Benefits: Free furnished accommodation with water bills paid. Nanny must pay for electricity bills.

Schedules – full time work with one and a half days off. Working hours will vary weekly and might include travel.

Email your application to [email protected] before August 15, 2018