SV013 - Full-Time Housekeeper/Nanny - Bethesda, MD

Overview

A family is seeking a nanny/housekeeper hybrid to join their home following the departure of their long-term caregiver, who has been with them for over 6 years. The family has two children, ages 7 and 2, and is looking to recreate a blended childcare and household support structure.

This is a true hybrid position, in which responsibilities shift from day to day. Some days are more childcare-focused, particularly with the 2-year-old, while others lean more heavily into housekeeping and cooking. The family is open to structuring the role at 35 guaranteed hours per week, with flexibility to increase to 40 hours for a candidate seeking additional stability. If the schedule expands to 40 hours, the additional time will primarily be devoted to housekeeping responsibilities. The schedule currently runs Tuesday through Friday, totaling approximately 34–36 hours per week. Tuesdays and Thursdays are typically scheduled from 10am to 7pm and are more focused on childcare. Wednesdays and Fridays generally run from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and lean more heavily toward housekeeping and cooking, with childcare woven in throughout the day. The family is open to adding Mondays for the right long-term fit.

The parents’ top priority is finding someone who feels like a safe, steady presence in the home and who takes pride in maintaining an organized, well-run household. This role will begin as soon as the family finds the right fit. 

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive care for a 2-year-old during afternoon hours.

• Pick up the 7-year-old from the bus stop and support after-school transitions.

• Prepare simple, healthy meals for the children and family.

• Perform hands-on housekeeping, including cleaning, tidying, organizing, and maintaining common areas.

• Manage family laundry and household upkeep as needed.

• Shift seamlessly between childcare and household responsibilities depending on the day’s needs.

• Support a calm, safe, and structured home environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a nanny/housekeeper hybrid role or strong experience in both childcare and hands-on housekeeping.

• Confident caring for both a toddler and school-aged child.

• Comfortable taking initiative with cleaning and maintaining household standards.

• Warm, trustworthy presence with strong judgment and common sense.

• Flexible mindset and willingness to adapt to shifting daily priorities.

• Driver’s license preferred.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Able to commit to a consistent Tuesday–Friday schedule, with openness to additional hours if desired.

• Comfortable performing hands-on cleaning as part of weekly responsibilities.

• Able to provide strong references and pass background screening.

Salary and Benefits

• $35+ per hour, competitive and dependent on experience.

• Guaranteed 35 hours per week, with option to increase to 40 hours.

• Paid time off.

• Health care stipend offered.