Full-Time Family Assistant in South East Charlotte for a 3-Month-Old Baby

Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency is assisting a family in South East Charlotte (close to Matthews) in finding a Full-Time Family Assistant for their 3-month-old baby. The Family Assistant would typically be needed Monday-Friday, with a guarantee of 30 hours and a typical start time of 6:00 am. The family’s schedule will vary from month to month, with 12 to 14 days per month, averaging around 12 hours per day when scheduled. While there may occasionally be weeks reaching up to 60 hours, these hours will more commonly be spread throughout the month rather than concentrated in a single week. The family’s exact schedule will be provided one month in advance.

The best Family Assistant would be a nurturing, safety-focused, reliable, flexible, and experienced with infants. This family is looking for someone knowledgeable who will prioritize the baby’s well-being and provide loving, attentive care. The ideal Family Assistant will foster an environment that supports developmental milestones and keeps the baby active through age-appropriate activities such as stroller walks, tummy time, playing with toys, reading books, and singing songs. As the baby grows, the Family Assistant will also introduce enriching outings, including trips to the library, story time, visits to the park, and other engaging activities. The Family Assistant should be able to follow the baby’s cues while also supporting and maintaining a consistent daily routine to encourage healthy development. Mom has a fluctuating schedule and will occasionally be home while the nanny is working. During these times, as well as during the child’s nap time, the Family Assistant will be asked to complete the household management tasks listed below.

Nanny Responsibilities Include:

• Meeting daily scheduling needs of the child (Feeding, Changing, Napping)

• Engaging with the child on an age-appropriate level

• Playing with the child both inside and outside the home

• Doing hands-on learning activities with the child

Household Duties Include (Child is first priority):

• Family laundry and changing children’s sheets weekly

• Making beds

• Meal prep, including preparing bottles, and basic dinner prep, ie, cutting veggies and preparing ingredients.

• Unloading/loading the dishwasher and sanitizing the bottle and pump parts

• Sanitizing toys and frequently used surfaces by the child

• Picking up after the nanny and the child throughout the day

• Emptying the diaper pail and stocking diapers and wipes

• Grocery shopping

• General errands

• Car maintenance

• Walking the dog when time allows

• Organizing the child’s closet and rotating clothes

Pets: The family has a 1-year-old goldendoodle. The Family Assistant will be asked to let him outside into the backyard and take him for walks when time allows.

Qualifications:

• Have at least 3 years of professional nanny and Family Assistant experience

• Have a college degree or equivalent experience

• Have a professional resume

• Fill out a complete online application

• Pass a pre-screening interview with Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency

• Pass a national background check, including a driving record check

• Have a valid driver’s license

• Have safe and reliable transportation

• Have a minimum of three professional references

• Be non-smoking/vaping

• CPR and First Aid Certified

• Family Assistant should be fluent in English, any additional languages are a plus

• Must be up to date on Childhood vaccinations, the annual Flu Vaccine, TDAP, and, if eligible, the RSV vaccine prior to starting the position. COVID-19 is preferred but not required.

Start Date, Salary, and Benefits:

• This position starts January 5, 2026

• Legal pay is offered at $27-$30 an hour, depending on experience

• Continued pay while the family is away

• Two weeks of paid time off

• 3 Paid Sick Days

• Paid Mileage for driving on the Job

• Paid Major Holidays

• Annual performance-based bonus