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Closed: Nanny / Personal Assistant

Updated: Nov 2

Location: Del Mar, CA. USA

Type: Full-Time

Accommodation: Live-out

Min. Experience: 5+ Years

Salary: $35/h - $40/h

Start Date: ASAP

Requirements: Must live local and able to commute.


ABOUT US 

Handgraaf Estates is a privately held luxury staffing and property management firm based in La Jolla, CA. We provide the highest level of Private Household Staffing and Estate Management. Our service is tailored to the exact needs of every client and strive for nothing less but the highest level of excellence.


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SUMMARY

In this role as a Nanny and Personal Assistant, you will support a hands-on mother with both childcare and home management. Your primary responsibility is assisting with the baby, but flexibility is key, as occasional travel and weekend work may be required. The ideal candidate is nurturing, organized, and adaptable to the family’s needs.


As a Nanny, you will provide loving care for the baby, handling daily tasks like feeding, diaper changes, and playtime. You’ll also create a safe and stimulating environment for the child’s development, while helping with light household duties such as meal prep and baby-related laundry.


In your Personal Assistant duties, you’ll manage household schedules, appointments, and errands, keeping the home running smoothly. You’ll also assist with organizing the home, handling administrative tasks, and providing support with projects as needed.


PRIMARY DUTIES

  • Experienced working with newborns / small children

  • Light housekeeping

  • Managing all communications between tutors, coaches, teachers and the family.

  • Experienced with administrative duties including scheduling.

  • Willing to work collaboratively with parents and assist with developmental milestones.

  • Carefully research and propose age appropriate local activities and resources, register attendance, and accompany to activities.

  • Able to transport children to and from play dates, outings, classes, etc.

  • Knowledgeable about child development

  • Good organizational skills to maintain closet systems, and toiletries.

  • Develop and implement a sanitation schedule of toys, surfaces, handles, etc.

  • Guide children on etiquette and manners.

  • Experienced in play-based learning and creating educational activities, lesson planning.

  • Develop children’s independence; help them be self-motivated.

  • Liaise with children’s schools, track and report to parents on school progress.

  • Ensure children’s timetable is adequate and allows for the day to run smoothly.

  • Able to prepare fresh and healthy snacks.


JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Intuitive to the needs of the children.

  • Position will include occasional travel to L.A.

  • Highly organized, detailed oriented, proactive, excellent time management skills, and service minded.

  • Experienced with administrative and personal assistant duties a plus.

  • Attentive to Principals' preferences and style. Can take direction and accept feedback.

  • Active, fit and non-smoker.

  • Well groomed and professional.

  • Long-term intent.

  • Reliable and punctual.

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to multitask.

  • Creative, energetic, positive, happy and compassionate.

  • Calm under pressure.

  • Resourceful and takes initiative to follow through and complete tasks timely. Willing to assist with the day-to-day functioning of a busy family and household.


 

OUR CORE VALUES

Principal’s First

Ability to stay focused on meeting and exceeding the Principals needs


● Learn from mistakes

Able to admit mistakes upfront and seeks the truth. Learns and grows from mistakes. Makes thoughtful choices and provides solutions to avoid future mistakes.


● Conscientious

Finishes duties mindfully, effectively and promptly.


● Dedication

Shows a deep commitment to the role and people.


● Accountable

Takes ownership of tasks and time for due diligence.


● Independent

Thinks, acts and finds solutions independently.


● Resilience

Does not complain or shy away from assigned work. Confronts difficulties with a positive outlook.




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