Nanny Wanted - Home Manager / Housekeeper With Childcare Support (Live Out, Permanent)

Household Assistant (Not a Nanny Role | Flexible, Well-Paid, High-Trust) **Location:** Halifax Regional Municipality **Hours:** Flexible, approximately 25–40 hours per week **Pay:** $20–25/hour overtime, with increases tied to initiative and reliability --- Please Read First This is **not a traditional nanny job**. We are a busy professional family looking for an **energetic, proactive household assistant** whose primary focus is keeping our home organized, stocked, and running smoothly. Childcare is **occasional and backup only**. The core of this role is **household execution, organization, and support**. If you enjoy creating calm, order, and a “hotel-ready” home environment — and want a role built on trust, flexibility, and great perks — this could be a fantastic fit. --- About the Role We’re looking for **one exceptional person** who wants more than just shifts and a paycheck — someone who wants to **mesh with our family**, take initiative, and be trusted to handle things independently. Our goal is simple: 👉 **We come home every day to a house that feels clean, organized, stocked, and handled.** You don’t need formal experience as a household assistant. What matters most is **energy, organization, reliability, and initiative**. This role is ideal for: * University students * Recent graduates * Early-career candidates * Anyone naturally helpful, organized, and motivated --- Primary Responsibilities (Household Execution) Home Organization & Readiness * Proactively organize and maintain: * Kitchen drawers and cabinets * Refrigerator, freezer, and pantry * Children’s closets and storage areas * Household storage spaces * Create simple systems so the home stays organized long-term Daily Household Tasks * Laundry always done and put away * Dishes always done and kitchen fully reset * Refrigerator, freezer, and pantry stocked, clean, and organized * Order groceries, toiletries, and household items **without being asked** * Make returns and run errands as needed You will be given a **pre-authorized spending allowance** so you can act on initiative without waiting for approval. --- Coordination & Light Management * Coordinate weekly groceries and food planning * Coordinate with a chef weekly (as applicable) * Coordinate bi-weekly deep cleans with professional house cleaners * Track household needs and schedule services proactively --- Pool & Hot Tub Care * Test water and add chemicals to the pool and/or hot tub as required * Flag any issues early *(No experience needed — we’ll show you what to do.)* --- Childcare Support (Occasional / Backup Only) This is **not a nanny position**, but comfort with children is important. We have: * An 8-year-old daughter * A 13-month-old son Our 13-month-old has regular childcare. Support involving either child is **occasional and backup only**, such as when plans fall through or during evenings, overnights, or travel. Childcare support may include: * Occasional evening childcare (about once per month) * Rare overnight stays (about once per quarter, planned in advance) * Backup coverage when regular childcare falls through * Traveling with the family approximately twice per year to help on vacation You’ll be a positive role model for our daughter and comfortable providing limited support around our son when needed. --- Schedule & Flexibility * Mostly weekday hours * Occasional evenings or weekends as needed (not routine) * Some weeks are lighter, some busier — flexibility matters * You’ll work independently most of the time --- Who This Role Is Great For * Someone energetic, upbeat, and proactive * Someone who notices what needs doing and just handles it * Someone comfortable working independently * Someone flexible and calm when plans change * Someone who wants to be part of a household, not just punch a clock --- This Role Is **Not** For You If: * You’re primarily looking for a nanny job * You need constant instructions or supervision * You want rigid hours and no flexibility * You’re low-energy or disengaged * You’re only looking for a short-term paycheck --- Pay, Perks & Environment * $20–25/hour base overtime * Pay increases over time for initiative, reliability, discretion, and longevity * Welcoming, respectful, high-quality home environment * Use of: * Pool * Hot tub * Home gym * Entertainment system * Occasional **global travel opportunities** We believe in treating the right person very well. --- How to Apply When you reach out, please include: 1. A short note on why this role interests you 2. Your general availability over the next 6–12 months If this sounds exciting rather than intimidating, we’d love to hear from you. Please visit https://canadiannanny.ca/jobs/join-our-bedford-ns-family-as-a-nanny-2500hr-for-caring-dedicated-childcare-provider-canadian-job to view full details and to apply. FREE REGISTRATION and lots of jobs to choose from!