Part-Time Family Assistant / Nanny

Vancouver West Side | ~12 Hours/Week | 3 Shifts/Week | ~$30/hour

We are a young family looking for a warm, proactive and highly reliable Family Assistant / Nanny to become a consistent part of our weekly routine.

We have an almost-2-year-old daughter and a small Italian Greyhound. This is primarily a childcare role (approximately 70%), with the remaining time spent helping with practical family-assistant tasks.

We already have a professional cleaner, so no deep cleaning or laundry is required.

SCHEDULE

Approximately 12 hours/week, ideally three consistent 4-hour weekday shifts. We have flexibility on exact days/times for the right person and are looking for an ongoing arrangement rather than occasional babysitting.

CHILDCARE

Our daughter is curious, active and at a really fun age. During childcare shifts, you'll be fully responsible for her so we can step away for work, appointments, etc.

Responsibilities may include:

- Engaging play, reading, crafts and age-appropriate activities
- Walks, playgrounds, library/community activities and other outings
- Preparing/serving toddler meals and snacks
- Diapering and maintaining her usual routine
- Nap time when applicable
- Resetting play/eating areas afterward

We'd especially love someone who enjoys getting out and exploring with a toddler.

We're looking for someone warm and affectionate who is also confident calmly handling normal toddler boundaries, tantrums and redirection.

FAMILY ASSISTANT SUPPORT

Some shifts, or portions of shifts, may be household-focused instead of childcare.



This isn't heavy housekeeping; it's practical support that makes family life easier.

Tasks may include:

- Grocery shopping and keeping staples stocked
- Simple, healthy family meal prep
- Toddler meal/snack prep
- Washing/cutting produce and preparing grab-and-go foods
- Fridge/pantry organization
- Household tidying and resets
- Restocking household essentials
- Easy errands and returns
- Small organization projects
- Garbage/recycling/compost preparation
- Walking our Italian Greyhound
- Monitoring dog food, medications and supplies

You don't need to be a chef — simple, healthy family food is perfect.

No deep cleaning or laundry.

HOW THE ROLE WORKS

We don't expect every shift to look the same.

One day might be: "Take our daughter out for the morning and have fun."

Another might be: "We're taking her out today — could you grocery shop, walk the dog, prep some food and reset the house?"

Sometimes it will be a combination.

We're looking for someone who enjoys that flexibility and can take ownership without needing step-by-step direction.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Someone who is:

- Genuinely wonderful with toddlers
- Warm, calm and engaging
- Proactive and independent




- Extremely reliable
- Organized and efficient
- A strong, responsive communicator
- Trustworthy and discreet
- Comfortable with dogs and basic cooking

Meaningful toddler experience and strong references are required. CPR/First Aid is preferred (or willingness to obtain it), as is willingness to complete a background check.

Previous nanny, family assistant, au pair, ECE or similar experience is an asset.

COMPENSATION

Approximately $30/hour depending on experience, for ~12 hours/week, with occasional additional hours if mutually desired.

TO APPLY

Please send a short introduction including:

- Relevant experience, especially with toddlers
- Current weekday availability
- Desired hourly rate
- References, if available

Please also briefly answer:

1. What would you plan for a four-hour morning with an almost-2-year-old?
2. How do you approach toddler tantrums, boundaries and redirection?
3. On a family-assistant shift, how would you prioritize a dog walk, groceries, meal prep, a couple of errands and a household reset within four hours?

We're looking for a trusted, long-term fit who can develop a wonderful relationship with our daughter while making our family's week feel a little lighter.

We're happy to arrange a paid trial shift with promising candidates.

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