Nanny / Childcare Worker for a Family in Espoo

We are looking for a reliable, caring and responsible nanny to care for one toddler in the employers home in Espoo.

This is a permanent employment relationship. The regular working time is an average of 35 hours per week over a four-week adjustment period, corresponding to 140 hours per four-week period. The gross salary is EUR 1,650 per month.

Work may be scheduled from Monday to Saturday between 08:00 and 18:00. Written work schedules will be provided at least one week in advance.

The main duties include:

• Caring for and supervising the child

• Following the childs daily routines

• Feeding and preparing simple meals or snacks for the child

• Diapering and potty support

• Dressing and helping with nap and rest routines

• Outdoor activities, play and age-appropriate learning activities

• Supporting the childs age-appropriate development and emerging skills

• Maintaining a safe environment for the child

• Cleaning up after the childs meals and play

• Washing the childs dishes and bottles

• Loading and running the dishwasher when related to the childs meals and care

• Keeping the childs areas tidy

The applicant must be responsible, patient and calm, and able to communicate clearly and reliably with the parents. Excellent spoken and written English is required because English is used for daily communication, written childcare instructions and work schedules.

The applicant should be helpful and proactive within the agreed childcare duties, able to learn and adapt quickly to the childs routines and changing needs, and capable of building a warm and trusting relationship with the child. The applicant should also be able to support the childs development through play, everyday activities and age-appropriate guidance.

Due to fragrance-triggered migraines in the household, this is a fragrance-free working environment. The employee must arrive for work without noticeable fragrances from perfume, scented cosmetics, hair or body products, or scented laundry products.

This is also a smoke-free and vape-free working environment. Smoking or vaping is not permitted during working hours or anywhere on the household premises. The employee must arrive for work and remain throughout the shift without a noticeable smell of tobacco smoke, other smoke or scented vaping products. Alcohol or other intoxicants must not be consumed during working hours. The employee must always arrive sober, unimpaired and fully fit to provide safe childcare.

Previous experience caring for toddlers is considered an advantage but is not a mandatory qualification.

The work begins as soon as possible or as separately agreed.