Job Description

Family Assistant / Special Needs Nanny

Schedule:

Split Schedule Monday-Friday 7am-10am, 1pm-6pm(40 hours/week)



Joanna's Nannies is looking for a gentle and warm Family Assistant to support a family in Ross, CA. The role involves taking care of their 7-year-old boy with Autism, as well as helping with general household tasks while the children are at school. This position requires a calm, patient, and proactive individual who can balance engaged childcare with household support. They also have a lovely 5 year old daughter who would occasionally need child care and assistance with school/extra-curricular pick ups/drop offs.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide warm, patient, and engaged care to both children, maintaining a calm and supportive environment Prepare meals and snacks for the children; assist with family meal prep (simple prep, chopping vegetables, crockpot tasks) Plan age-appropriate activities, outings, and extracurriculars Drive children to school, therapy, and activities (mileage reimbursed) Administer medication as instructed and support the 7-year-old with transitions using strategies from parents/therapists Assist with homework, school projects, and daily routines Manage light household tasks, including children's laundry, loading/unloading the dishwasher, tidying common areas, and vacuuming Grocery shopping and running errands using a provided list Complete organizing, errands, and household tasks while the 7-year-old is at school

Qualifications

Calm, patient, and kind demeanor Willingness to learn how to support a neurodiverse, low-speaking child with epilepsy Reliable, organized, and proactive Comfortable managing routines and multitasking Must be able to drive; clean driving record required (mileage reimbursement) Special needs experience is a plus but not required

Former Nanny experience is required (2 formal references will be requested)

* Position is not remote. Client's address will be provided upon hire-child care will take place in the clients home