About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever wondered what it’s like to make a real, positive impact on a child’s life — all while being welcomed as part of a family? We’re searching for a caring and dependable Filipino nanny for a short-term, live-in position this June. If you’re the type who believes a gentle touch and a warm smile go a long way, especially with little ones, this could be the perfect fit. It’s a part-time role, and you’ll be the trusted extra set of hands that helps our family thrive during a busy month.
About the Family
We’re a down-to-earth household with two lively children — each day brings a new (and often adorable) adventure. Our family believes in kindness, open communication, and treating everyone with respect, including those who help care for our kids. While June is a particularly whirlwind month for us, we strive to keep our home a warm, welcoming space (there’s always snacks in the pantry and laughter in the living room). You’ll be living in as part of the family this month, not just as staff.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Helping with the daily care of two kids, including a curious toddler and a sweet infant
- Providing a watchful eye and warm, patient guidance during play, mealtimes, and naps
- Assisting with simple routines: feeding, diaper changes, and naps, as needed
- Lending a hand with light household tasks (think: tidying up play areas, kids’ laundry)
- Being a reassuring, calm presence — especially when the little ones are feeling energetic or fussy
- Communicating with parents openly about the kids’ day, milestones, and any observations
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves
- Filipino nationality (trusted cultural fit is important to us)
- Previous experience caring for infants and toddlers
- Patient, nurturing, and genuinely loves working with children
- Responsible, reliable, and able to follow routines
- Comfortable with live-in arrangement and flexible part-time hours
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with two children at once
- Willing to share occasional family meals or help with simple meal prep
Not sure you meet every requirement? If you’re kind-hearted and love caring for children, we’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Cozy live-in setup so you can focus on care, not commuting
- Supportive environment where you’re treated like part of the family
- Simple, respectful routines and an easygoing pace
- Open communication and appreciation for your help
- Opportunity to make a memorable difference in a child’s early life
We hope you’ll feel at home here, even if it’s for just a month — and you’ll leave with a few new stories, and maybe some new recipes, too!
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you share your experience caring for both infants and toddlers, and how you adjust your approach to meet the needs of children at these different stages?
- When looking after more than one child at the same time, how do you manage their competing needs, especially during busy or stressful moments?
- How do you handle a situation when a toddler becomes upset or a baby is fussy and both need attention at once?
- Can you walk us through your typical routine for meals, playtime, and naps with young children?
- What are some signs you look for to identify if an infant or toddler might be unwell or need extra comfort?
- Have you previously worked in a live-in arrangement? What did you find most rewarding — or most challenging — about living with the family you cared for?
- Tell us about a time when you needed to quickly build trust and rapport with both children and parents in a new environment. How did you do it?
- Describe a moment when open communication with parents helped resolve a tricky situation or kept everyone on the same page about the children’s needs.
- If the children were having a particularly energetic or challenging day, how would you maintain patience and keep the home environment calm and positive?
- In what ways do you try to make your presence feel reassuring and comforting to children, especially when they’re adjusting to new routines or people?
- How do you balance following the family’s routines and preferences while also suggesting improvements or sharing your own helpful ideas?
- Sharing meals or family time is part of this role — how comfortable are you with joining household activities, and what do you enjoy about being included as “one of the family”?
- Our family values kindness, humor, and respect. How do you build these qualities into your caregiving approach?
- What motivates you to work with children, and what brings you joy in these everyday, often simple, moments?