Part-time nanny Fitzroy North

We are looking for a lovely nanny for our two young boys - 1yo and 3yo. The 3yo will be at kinder 3 days per week, so it will predominantly be one child, but at times will be both. We are looking for two regular days per week (Tuesdays and another day, preferably Wednesday, but this may be flexible) + additional hours and evenings at times, as our work schedules change.

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

- friendly, caring and loving - able to connect with both of our children

- professional - reliable, trustworthy, turns up on time, communicates well, able to give and receive feedback constructively

- enthusiastic and creative in terms of play and engaging with young children

- interested in child development and would be keen to foster and extend interests in our children - we see most activities as an opportunity for learning

- takes initiative - we are a busy family, it would be great to have someone who, once you have had a chance to get to know us, can work to the changing needs of the children and family as a whole

- prioritises the safety of the children in an age appropriate way

- flexible

- comfortable with, and hopefully loves!, dogs - our dog is very much part of the family

- Italian or Russian speaking would be brilliant, but not at all necessary!

- Firs aid training isn't required, but would be advantageous

- References are required

Duties would include:

- day to day care of one or both children - providing and supervising meals and snacks, dressing, nappies / toileting (older boy is toilet trained)

- playing / engaging with the children

- taking children to local classes and activities - music class, library story time, playgrounds, all within walking distance

- monitoring and caring for the dog - making sure he has access to water, can get outside, isn't terrorised by the children(!), doesn't escape, the odd pat wouldn't go astray! (won't be required to feed or pick up poos!!)

- keeping the children's areas of the house tidy - eg packing up after play, meals etc

- duties are mainly focussed on children, however, any additional help with housework would be GREATLY appreciated, eg, during nap time it would be super helpful to assist with putting away laundry or any other tasks to keep the household running!