Nanny
Wonderful family in Noe Valley seeks a FULL-TIME CAREGIVER who can help care for and monitor their 3-year-old son who was recently diagnosed with type-1 diabetes from 8:30/9am-5pm Monday-Friday. He attends preschool from 8:30/9am-3:30/4pm Monday-Friday. They seek a responsible caregiver who can stay within close proximity of his school while he is there to help monitor his blood sugar levels and administer insulin as needed. If it turns out there is meaningful downtime during the day, which is expected after the first few months once they get a better hang of monitoring him, the role may involve more household management duties such as running an errand, researching swim classes/activities, going grocery shopping, etc.
The nanny will be asked to pick him up at 8:30-9am, take him to pre-school, stay near the preschool to administer insulin around mealtimes as needed (but not stay in the classroom), drive him home after school (anywhere from 3:30-4:30pm) and help with some cooking / meal-planning until 4:30-5PM depending on the day. At least to start, until they get more comfortable with monitoring his disease, they ask that the nanny close to the school (there is a coffee shop nearby) to help him if there is either a high or low alert for his blood sugar and count the carbs he is eating at lunch and snack time to ensure he is getting proper diabetes care. Parents would provide ample training in how to do this. No prior diabetes experience is required but would be an added plus!
Their son is curious, charismatic, energetic, and loves tinkering. He can be shy around new people, but once he warms up, he is very silly and loving. They have a 1-year-old son as well who does not require care, as they have a second nanny who is dedicated to him and also helps with many household duties/cleaning. The position is ideally live out, but they are open to a live-in nanny for the right person. Because their son is immunocompromised, they are only considering candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID, the flu, and all general vaccines. Preference for candidates whose household does not work in a hospital or healthcare setting where they have exposure to illness due to their son’s compromised immune system.
They seek a loving caregiver who is RESPONSIBLE and pays strong attention to detail. Managing their son’s diabetes requires counting the carbs of the food he is eating and looking up carb counts. For example, a cup of cooked rice is different from a cup of dry rice. Parents will of course train in this, but are looking for a detail-oriented person, who is proactive and has great communication skills. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy and has a desire and willingness to learn. Someone who has basic math skills (addition and subtraction) to count carbs and dose with the right amount of insulin. Must be willing to administer shots on occasion if his pump doesn’t work (he cooperates and does not resist them!).
Given that the primary purpose of the role is to be available to help maintain their son's blood sugar level, they are open to someone who is enrolled in online courses during the day and allowing the caregiver to spend all of the time their son is in school study/working instead of doing household management responsibilities for a slightly lesser rate.
Pay is $35-40/hour. Benefits include paid sick days, holidays and vacation. Start date is ASAP!
The nanny will be asked to pick him up at 8:30-9am, take him to pre-school, stay near the preschool to administer insulin around mealtimes as needed (but not stay in the classroom), drive him home after school (anywhere from 3:30-4:30pm) and help with some cooking / meal-planning until 4:30-5PM depending on the day. At least to start, until they get more comfortable with monitoring his disease, they ask that the nanny close to the school (there is a coffee shop nearby) to help him if there is either a high or low alert for his blood sugar and count the carbs he is eating at lunch and snack time to ensure he is getting proper diabetes care. Parents would provide ample training in how to do this. No prior diabetes experience is required but would be an added plus!
Their son is curious, charismatic, energetic, and loves tinkering. He can be shy around new people, but once he warms up, he is very silly and loving. They have a 1-year-old son as well who does not require care, as they have a second nanny who is dedicated to him and also helps with many household duties/cleaning. The position is ideally live out, but they are open to a live-in nanny for the right person. Because their son is immunocompromised, they are only considering candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID, the flu, and all general vaccines. Preference for candidates whose household does not work in a hospital or healthcare setting where they have exposure to illness due to their son’s compromised immune system.
They seek a loving caregiver who is RESPONSIBLE and pays strong attention to detail. Managing their son’s diabetes requires counting the carbs of the food he is eating and looking up carb counts. For example, a cup of cooked rice is different from a cup of dry rice. Parents will of course train in this, but are looking for a detail-oriented person, who is proactive and has great communication skills. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy and has a desire and willingness to learn. Someone who has basic math skills (addition and subtraction) to count carbs and dose with the right amount of insulin. Must be willing to administer shots on occasion if his pump doesn’t work (he cooperates and does not resist them!).
Given that the primary purpose of the role is to be available to help maintain their son's blood sugar level, they are open to someone who is enrolled in online courses during the day and allowing the caregiver to spend all of the time their son is in school study/working instead of doing household management responsibilities for a slightly lesser rate.
Pay is $35-40/hour. Benefits include paid sick days, holidays and vacation. Start date is ASAP!
