Full-Time Nanny / Family Assistant & Baby Giggle Maker
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Location: Wilmington, NC, working across the family's two local homes (Cape Fear Country Club area and Figure 8)
Pay: $24-$26 per hour, depending on experience, with overtime over 40 hours
Hours: 40 Hours per week typically (38 guaranteed)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Start Date: Monday, January 18, 2027 (some flexibility for the right person)
Family Overview:
A Wilmington family is welcoming their first little one this winter, and they're looking for a full-time nanny who can do more than hold a bottle (though yes, that too). This is a hybrid role: hands-on newborn care in the morning, and a bit of household wizardry in the margins. If you're the person who notices the diaper stash is running low before anyone else does, keep reading.
What You'll Actually Be Doing
The baby part:
Giving loving, attentive newborn care and following the family's routines for feeds, naps, and bedtime
Planning screen-free, age-appropriate play that supports early development
Handling bottles, baby laundry, diapering, bathing on request, and keeping baby's gear clean and stocked
Sending daily updates on meals, naps, and milestones
Heading out for parks, playgroups, and outings once baby is a old enough(mileage reimbursed when you drive)
The family assistant part:
Keeping the kitchen, play areas, and nursery tidy, and the fridge and pantry stocked
Running occasional errands: groceries, pharmacy, post office
Prepping family dinners two to four nights a week
Keeping the family calendar humming with appointments, travel, and key dates
Handling light household upkeep, including basic car care such as washes and oil changes
Who Will Thrive Here
You're the one who:
Has real infant experience and a strong handle on safe infant practices
Is proactive, calm under pressure, and a step ahead of the to-do list
Communicates openly and is comfortable with a parent being part of the day-to-day
Is warm, nurturing, and reliable, including when a little one is under the weather
Is active and energetic, and can comfortably carry 30+ pounds up and down stairs
Also required:
CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to get it)
Pass a background check
3-4 professional references
Comfortable providing proof of up-to-date Tdap and MMR vaccinations (family prefers Nanny get a flu shot for flu season but not required).
Due to privacy requirements of the family, candidates will need to sign a standard NDA before receiving identifying details or interviewing.
Bonus points for:
Committing long term. This family wants a consistent presence for their child.
Occasional overnight care - very rare but possibly now and again
Occasional travel with the family
The Perks
$24-$26 per hour DOE, with overtime pay
40 Hours per week typically (38 guaranteed)
10 paid vacation days: 5 chosen by the family, 5 chosen by you (available after 90 days)
4 paid sick days, accruing monthly after your first 30 days
Paid holidays
Mileage reimbursement for family outings in your vehicle
Ready to Meet Your Match?
If you're the kind of nanny who can soothe a fussy newborn, alphabetize a pantry, and make it all look effortless, we'd love to hear from you.