Housekeeper/Nanny

Housekeeper/Nanny

Position Details: Full-Time, Live-Out

Location: Katonah, NY

Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday

Hours: 10:00 AM–7:30 PM; occasional earlier/later hours or overnights may be needed

Compensation: $30–$35 per hour

Additional Benefits: Health insurance stipend may be considered

Start Date: August 31, 2026

A family in Katonah, NY is seeking a warm, flexible, and dependable Housekeeper/Nanny to support their home and family long term. The primary focus of this role is deep cleaning, laundry, household organization, light cooking, and maintaining the home. The role will also include occasional childcare support when needed. There are three (3) children in the home.

The ideal candidate is positive, helpful, calm, and energetic, with excellent judgment and a willingness to jump in wherever needed. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term relationship with a family.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed housekeeping and deep cleaning throughout the home.
• Handle household laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and putting items away.
• Maintain household organization and keep the home running smoothly.
• Assist with light cooking and meal assembly, mostly preparing plates from items already in the refrigerator.
• Help with children as needed, especially on Saturdays and occasionally for an hour or two during the week.
• Assist with childcare alongside the au pair when the parents are away for a weekend.
• Help maintain a calm, organized, and welcoming household environment.
• Travel with the family when requested, possibly up to one week at a time, especially during the summer.

Ideal Candidate:

• Excellent judgment.
• Positive, warm, and flexible.
• Helpful and willing to pitch in where needed.
• Calm presence with great energy.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and long-term minded.
• Comfortable balancing housekeeping duties with occasional childcare support.

Requirements:

• Prior housekeeping experience in a private home.
• Comfortable assisting with children as needed.
• Valid driver's license and strong driving skills.
• Must be a confident swimmer.
• Flexibility for occasional earlier/later hours, overnights, and family travel.
• Comfortable working in a family home with changing needs.