Experienced nanny required for a private family on Vancouver Island, BC.
START: Within the next 5 days
POSITION: Temporary or Permanent
CHILDREN: 2 children, aged 11 and 3½
ACCOMMODATION: Provided
TRAVEL TO VANCOUVER ISLAND: Covered
We are looking for a warm, experienced and highly reliable nanny to join a private family household on Vancouver Island. A mature, highly experienced career nanny is required.
The eldest child, aged 11, is homeschooled and the younger child, aged 3½, attends a local preschool.
THE ROLE
• Day-to-day care of the children
• Preschool drop-offs and collections
• Activities, outings and age-appropriate entertainment
• Supporting the older child around their homeschool schedule
• Helping maintain the children’s routines
• Working alongside the family and other household staff
• Travel with the family if taking the permanent position
PACKAGE
• Competitive salary
• Private accommodation provided with your own bedroom, bathroom, lounge/living area and kitchen
• Car provided for work use
• Food/meals included
• Travel expenses to Vancouver Island covered for the successful candidate
TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT
We are happy to consider someone looking for a temporary position as well as candidates interested in joining the family permanently.
For a permanent nanny, the position will include international travel with the family, including Arizona and the Bahamas.
REQUIREMENTS
• Previous professional nanny/private household experience
• Excellent, verifiable references are essential
• Current criminal record/background check
• Warm, trustworthy, discreet and dependable
• Able to start within the next 5 days
• Driving licence preferred but not essential, as the family has a driver
• For the permanent role, you must be able to travel internationally
• Candidates applying from outside Canada must already hold the correct and valid immigration/work authorisation required to legally work in Canada.
Please do not apply from abroad unless you have the necessary documentation in place.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nanny looking for a well-supported private family position with accommodation and expenses provided.
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