Live In Housekeeper/After School Nanny

Private Family in Fremont, CA Seeking a Live In Housekeeper / After-School Nanny

Position: Â Housekeeper / After-School Nanny (Live-In)
Location: Fremont, CA
Schedule: Approximately 35-40 hours per week; schedule varies depending on custody (later hours required on weeks with daughter)
Compensation: $30–$35 per hour, depending on experience + gas reimbursement for driving duties
Start Date: ASAP

Family Overview

A warm and busy single father in Fremont, CA is seeking a reliable and versatile Live In Housekeeper / After-School Nanny to support his household and care for his 12-year-old daughter, whom he has 50% of the time. The family previously had a long-term employee for 10 years, and they are hoping to find someone equally committed and dependable for a long-term role.

Position Summary

This is a dynamic, dual-role position combining hands-on housekeeping with after-school care and support for a pre-teen. The schedule and workload will vary depending on whether the father has his daughter that week—requiring more childcare support and later hours during those times, and more household-focused responsibilities during off weeks.

The ideal candidate is organized, flexible, nurturing, and proactive—someone who can seamlessly shift between managing the home and supporting the daughter’s daily routine.

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping Duties:

• General light cleaning and daily upkeep of the home
• Making beds and maintaining organized living spaces
• Kitchen maintenance, including dishes and tidying
• Laundry, folding, and organizing clothing
• Simple, healthy meal preparation

Childcare & Family Support:

• School pick-up and driving to after-school activities
• Supporting and maintaining the child’s daily routine
• Providing a safe, responsible, and engaging environment
• Assisting with basic needs and supervision appropriate for a 12-year-old

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in both housekeeping and childcare roles
• Responsible, reliable, and highly organized
• Warm, patient, and comfortable working with pre-teens
• Flexible and able to adapt to a rotating schedule
• Proactive and able to anticipate household and family needs
• Strong communicator who can coordinate effectively with a busy parent
• Interested in a long-term position

Requirements

• Prior experience in a similar dual-role position
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Comfortable driving a child to/from school and activities (gas reimbursed)
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

This is a wonderful long-term opportunity for someone who enjoys being a steady, supportive presence in a home and building a meaningful relationship with both parent and child while helping the household run smoothly.