Long-Term Nanny Needed in Worthington, Ohio
🏡 Position Overview
A welcoming first-time family in Worthington is seeking a warm, dependable, and flexible nanny to become an important part of their family as they welcome their first child. They are hoping to find someone who values building long-term relationships, enjoys caring for infants, and is excited to grow alongside their family in the years to come.
This family places the highest value on flexibility, communication, and finding someone who truly fits into their family. While experience is appreciated, they believe personality, reliability, and genuine care are even more important.
Child
One newborn
🗓 Start Date
Ideally during the first one to two weeks of August to allow everyone to become acquainted before settling into a routine.
No later than August 22, 2026.
✏️ Schedule
The family is seeking a position that balances guaranteed hours with flexibility.
30-40 Guaranteed Hours Per Week
2-3 Weekdays 7am-2pm (Days are flexible but will be a set schedule week to week)
1-2 Evenings/Week (These will require some flexibility and will be set and scheduled with the parents in advance)
🤝 Compensation
$25/hr
W-2 household employee
🟢 Benefits
The family understands that professional nannies are household employees and would like to create a competitive benefits package with the right candidate.
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Paid sick time
🧸 Childcare Responsibilities
The primary focus of this role is providing exceptional care for the family's newborn.
Responsibilities include:
Feeding, diapering, soothing, and following the baby's routine
Supporting healthy sleep habits and safe sleep practices
Tummy time and age-appropriate developmental play
Planning engaging activities that encourage curiosity, learning, and outdoor exploration as the child grows
Preparing bottles and age-appropriate meals
Washing and sterilizing bottles, pump parts, and baby dishes
Baby laundry
Cloth diaper preparation
Maintaining an organized nursery
Restocking diapers, wipes, and baby supplies
Toy rotation and organization
Additional Household Support
For candidates seeking full-time hours, the family is open to incorporating additional tasks into the position, including:
Household organization
Grocery shopping
Running errands
Coordinating household vendors
Organizational projects
Family laundry and family meal preparation are not expected, as those responsibilities are handled by the parents.
🚘 Transportation
The nanny should have reliable transportation.
For local outings, the family is comfortable with:
The nanny driving their own vehicle (with mileage reimbursement provided), or
The nanny driving one of the family's vehicles.
A family vehicle may also be available for longer trips.
✈️ Travel
The family enjoys traveling and would love to find a nanny who is open to traveling with them occasionally, including possible domestic and international trips.
The nanny's primary responsibility while traveling would be caring for the baby while also having opportunities to enjoy personal time and explore independently.
✅ Ideal Candidate
The family is searching for someone who is:
Flexible and adaptable
Reliable and dependable
Warm, kind, and approachable
Honest and communicative
Organized and proactive
Active and excited to engage with a growing child
Comfortable planning enriching activities
Interested in becoming a long-term member of the family
Newborn experience is preferred but does not need to be extensive.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Candidates who speak an additional language, particularly Spanish or French, are encouraged to apply, though multilingual abilities are not required.
🍼 Parenting Style
The family values consistency, communication, and teamwork.
They anticipate following a structured sleeping and eating schedule for their baby and are looking for a nanny who will partner with them in maintaining those routines while creating a nurturing, engaging environment.
🐶 Household
One calm dog
One cat
🧩 Looking Ahead
This family hopes to continue growing over the coming years and is looking for a nanny who wants to grow with them. They are excited to build a long-term relationship with someone who will become a trusted part of their family's journey.
📋 How to Apply
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