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Nanny/Housekeeper

Housekeeper/Nanny job (M/F) in Austin, Texas, USA

Austin

Job Description

A private family based in the Austin / Round Rock area of Texas is looking to recruit an experienced and versatile Housekeeper / Nanny to provide full-time support with the daily management of their home and the care of their 3-year-old son.

This is a combined household and childcare position, with housekeeping forming the primary focus during the day and childcare responsibilities increasing when the child returns from school or is home during school holidays and other periods.

The ideal candidate will be confident managing a busy household independently while providing attentive, engaging and age-appropriate care for a young child. The family is looking for someone proactive, dependable and naturally organized, who can adapt easily between domestic responsibilities and childcare throughout the working day.

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable household professional seeking a stable, long-term position with a private family.

Responsibilities

Housekeeping & Household Management

  • Take responsibility for the daily cleanliness, organization and presentation of the residence.
  • Carry out general and detailed cleaning, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting and maintaining all living areas.
  • Manage household laundry, ironing, folding and organization of linens and clothing.
  • Keep the kitchen clean and orderly, including washing dishes, cleaning surfaces and maintaining appliances.
  • Make beds and ensure bedrooms, bathrooms and shared spaces remain neat and presentable.
  • Monitor household supplies and assist with grocery shopping and other domestic errands.
  • Support daily meal preparation and assist with preparing dinner for the family.

Childcare & Nanny Duties

  • Assume full responsibility for the care and supervision of the family’s 3-year-old son when he is not attending school.
  • Collect the child from school using the family vehicle and ensure safe transportation.
  • Organize stimulating, age-appropriate activities, creative play and outdoor activities.
  • Establish a positive and consistent daily routine, supporting the child’s development and well-being.
  • Provide attentive supervision and maintain a safe, clean and nurturing environment.
  • Adapt the daily schedule to accommodate school holidays, changes in routine and the family’s childcare requirements.

Job Requirements

  • Previous professional experience combining housekeeping and childcare within a private household.
  • Strong practical housekeeping skills and the ability to maintain a residence to a consistently high standard.
  • Genuine enthusiasm for caring for young children, particularly preschool-aged children.
  • Current CPR and First Aid certifications, together with appropriate child safety training.
  • Valid driving licence and a clean driving record.
  • Confident driver, comfortable undertaking school collections and family errands.
  • Highly organized, trustworthy and capable of prioritizing several responsibilities independently.
  • Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to transition smoothly between housekeeping and childcare.
  • Energetic, proactive and attentive to detail.
  • Available to work regular weekends according to the agreed schedule.
  • Comfortable working independently and taking initiative without requiring constant supervision.
  • Excellent professional references and a willingness to undergo a criminal background check.

Working Conditions

  • Position: Full-Time Housekeeper / Nanny
  • Location: Austin / Round Rock, Texas, USA
  • Employment Type: Permanent, Live-Out
  • Working Schedule: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, including weekends.
  • Days Off: 2 full days off per week, guaranteed.
  • Weekday Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
  • Weekend Hours: Flexible scheduling, typically 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Benefits

Additional benefits include:

  • Formal W-2 employment with appropriate payroll administration and tax withholding.
  • Two weeks of paid vacation annually.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Paid public holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Independence Day (July 4th).
  • Overtime compensation for hours worked on designated holidays, in accordance with applicable employment requirements.
  • Health insurance stipend.
  • Access to a family vehicle during working hours for school transportation and household errands.
  • Possibility of accompanying the family on holidays and trips, subject to mutual agreement.
  • Opportunity for stable, long-term employment within a private family household.

Salary

Hourly Rate: $30 gross per hour

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Chloé Dupont
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Franco-brésilienne, diplômée d'une université brésilienne et spécialisée en gestion des ressources humaines, je cumule plusieurs expériences, dont 20 ans au sein du département Ressources Humaines d'une grande banque française. Cette expérience, initiée au Brésil au sein des départements Recrutement, Formation, Gestion de carrière et Transition et Mobilité Internationale, m'a permis d'être transférée en France et de développer mes compétences dans l'accompagnement des collaborateurs expatriés.

Passionnée par le recrutement, j'ai eu l'opportunité de travailler chez MMI pendant 2 ans. C'est un plaisir d'accompagner et de conseiller nos clients dans leur recherche d'employés de maison, ainsi que de trouver les opportunités d'emploi idéales pour nos candidats.

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