House Manager / Nanny

Location: Georgian Bluffs, Ontario Position: Full-Time House Manager / Nanny Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: To be discussed based on family needs Start Date: January 2027

About the Position

We are seeking a reliable, organized, proactive, and caring House Manager / Nanny to support a busy household in Georgian Bluffs, Ontario.

This is a multifaceted position for someone who is comfortable balancing childcare, household management, organization, errands, meal preparation, and day-to-day family support. The ideal candidate takes initiative, has excellent attention to detail, maintains high standards, and is able to anticipate the family's needs without requiring constant direction.

The successful candidate will become a trusted and valued part of the household and will be expected to maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, flexibility, and reliability.

Primary Responsibilities

Childcare / Nanny Duties

- Provide attentive, nurturing, and age-appropriate care for the children.
- Supervise children and ensure their safety and well-being at all times.
- Assist with morning and evening routines.
- Prepare snacks and meals for the children.
- Manage children's laundry, clothing, and personal belongings.
- Keep children's bedrooms, play areas, and belongings organized and tidy.
- Assist with homework, reading, crafts, games, and educational activities.
- Plan and facilitate age-appropriate indoor and outdoor activities.
- Coordinate and attend children's activities, appointments, lessons, playdates, and outings.
- Provide transportation to and from school, activities, appointments, and other commitments as required.
- Support children's social, emotional, and developmental needs.
- Assist with bath time, bedtime routines, and getting children ready for school and activities.
- Communicate with parents regarding children's schedules, activities, needs, and general well-being.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and positive environment for the children.
- Help maintain consistent household routines and expectations.

House Management

- Oversee the general day-to-day organization and smooth operation of the household.
- Maintain household calendars, schedules, appointments, and family activities.
- Keep track of household supplies and replenish items as needed.
- Create shopping lists and complete grocery and household shopping.
- Coordinate deliveries, service appointments, tradespeople, contractors, and other household services.
- Be present for and assist with household deliveries and service visits when required.
- Organize and maintain household storage areas, closets, pantries, and other spaces.
- Keep the home organized, tidy, and functioning efficiently.
- Assist with seasonal organization, including changing and organizing clothing, linens, and household items.
- Help coordinate household maintenance and communicate any issues to the homeowners.




- Assist with preparation for guests, family gatherings, holidays, and special occasions.
- Help organize and coordinate household projects when required.
- Maintain an inventory of household and children's supplies.
- Handle returns, exchanges, pickups, drop-offs, and other household errands.
- Assist with administrative household tasks as required.

Cleaning & Home Organization

- Perform light to moderate household cleaning and tidying as part of maintaining the home.
- Keep common areas organized and presentable.
- Clean and organize children's rooms and play areas.
- Load and unload dishwasher and maintain kitchen organization.
- Wipe down surfaces and maintain general household cleanliness.
- Manage household laundry, including washing, drying, folding, ironing, and putting clothing and linens away.
- Change and maintain household linens and bedding.
- Organize closets, drawers, cupboards, and storage areas.
- Coordinate with professional cleaners or other household staff, where applicable.
- Ensure household standards are maintained consistently.

Meal Preparation & Kitchen Support

- Prepare healthy, family-friendly meals and snacks.
- Assist with meal planning and grocery lists.
- Prepare children's lunches and snacks.
- Maintain an organized and clean kitchen.
- Unpack and put away groceries.
- Monitor food and household inventory.
- Assist with meal preparation for family gatherings and special occasions.
- Accommodate known dietary preferences, allergies, or restrictions as required.

Family Support

- Assist the family with day-to-day tasks to make household life run smoothly.
- Anticipate needs and proactively address tasks before being asked.
- Assist with packing and unpacking for family travel.
- Help prepare the home before and after vacations.
- Organize children's belongings, luggage, and travel necessities.
- Assist with special events, birthdays, holidays, and family gatherings.
- Help coordinate vendors, appointments, and other services.
- Provide occasional additional support during particularly busy periods.
- Maintain open and professional communication with the family.

Additional Duties

The responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The successful candidate should be comfortable taking on reasonable additional household, childcare, organizational, and family-support responsibilities as they arise.



Flexibility and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed are important qualities for this position.

Qualifications & Experience

- Previous experience working as a nanny, house manager, household manager, personal assistant, or in a similar role.
- Solid childcare experience and a genuine enjoyment of working with children.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Professional, dependable, trustworthy, and discreet.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong housekeeping and home-organization skills.
- Comfortable preparing family meals and children's meals.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Ability to provide professional references.
- Criminal record check / vulnerable sector check as required.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who:

- Is warm, caring, and genuinely enjoys being around children.
- Takes pride in maintaining an organized and well-run home.
- Is proactive rather than waiting to be told what needs to be done.
- Notices details and follows through on tasks.
- Is comfortable managing a variety of responsibilities in a single day.
- Can adapt quickly when plans change.
- Is dependable and punctual.
- Has a positive, can-do attitude.
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and privacy.
- Is comfortable becoming a trusted member of a private household.
- Takes initiative while also respecting the family's preferences and boundaries.
- Is willing to help wherever reasonably needed to keep the household running smoothly.

Physical & Work Requirements

The role may require:

- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Bending, lifting, carrying, and organizing household items.
- Lifting and carrying children's belongings and supplies.
- Working both indoors and outdoors.
- Driving children and completing errands.
- Flexibility to accommodate changing family schedules and occasional additional hours with advance notice where possible.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Additional details regarding schedule, overtime, vacation, holidays, benefits, mileage/vehicle arrangements, and other employment terms will be discussed during the interview process.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume outlining your relevant childcare and household-management experience, along with a brief introduction explaining why you would be a good fit for this position.

Professional references will be requested from suitable candidates.

We are looking for someone who is interested in building a long-term, trusting relationship with the family and becoming an integral part of the household.

Pay: $17.60-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Cleaner & Nanny (Georgian Bluffs)
🏢 2194808 Ontario
📍 Georgian Bluffs