Specialized Care Attendant - Charlestown, WV

Overview

Job Title: Nanny / Childcare Provider.

The nanny will be responsible for providing personalized and high-quality childcare, ensuring a safe, caring, nurturing, and stimulating environment in which the children can thrive and develop. This role includes meeting the children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs within their home environment.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in care.
• Engage children in activities that promote learning and development, such as reading books, playing educational games, and aiding with homework.
• Supervise and structure daily routines to provide consistency and security.
• Educate children on proper health and personal care habits, including exercise, diet, and personal hygiene.
• Organize and participate in activities that enhance the children s social skills and integrate them into the community.
• Facilitate skill-building activities that cater to each child s interests and developmental levels.
• Actively work on building strong, positive relationships with each child, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.

• Proven experience in childcare or a related field.
• Ability to provide one-on-one care and attention to multiple children.
• Energetic and able to engage actively with children in various activities.
• Knowledgeable in child development and skilled in creating age-appropriate educational and skill-building activities.
• First aid and CPR certified, or willing to obtain certification.
• Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on patience and clarity.
• A strong sense of responsibility and a commitment to the children s safety and development.

• Coordinate with parents to ensure children s growth aligns with family values and community involvement.
• Plan and arrange social activities that encourage children to learn about and participate in community events.
• Keep records of children s progress, routines, and interests, and communicate these regularly to parents.

• The nanny will work in the family s home and must be adaptable to the household s schedule, which may include evenings and weekends.
• Physical fitness is essential, as the role involves a significant amount of activity, including playing with the children and possibly transporting them to various activities.