Full-Time Special Needs Nanny / House Manager Job at Nanny Poppins Agency, Manhattan, NY

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  • Nanny Poppins Agency
  • Manhattan, NY

Job Description

Full-Time Special Needs Nanny/House Manager – Manhattan, NY

$30–$35/hr | Expected Annual Salary: $62,000–$75,000+
Start Date: August 2025
Schedule: Full-Time | Live-In or Live-Out | Includes Overnights

A dedicated and proactive full-time caregiver is needed for a warm and welcoming family relocating to Manhattan. The position centers around providing compassionate, one-on-one care for a school-aged child with Rett Syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that requires a high level of support and attentiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one support to a non-verbal child with mobility limitations
  • Assist with daily routines including feeding, hygiene, dressing, and medication administration
  • Accompany child to and from school (school day is typically 8:00 AM–3:00 PM)
  • Manage overnight care up to 2 times per week (child may wake in the night as part of the condition)
  • Prepare special diet meals and assist with light cooking (occasionally for the whole family)
  • Provide stroller assistance and maintain safety at all times
  • Collaborate with family and any additional staff or therapists involved in the child’s care
  • Perform light housekeeping related to the child (tidying, organizing, laundry)
  • Ensure nurturing, structured, and engaging daily routines

Schedule:

  • Core weekday hours: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM or a split shift morning 7-11am,
  • Two overnight shifts per week (with additional compensation)
  • One weekend day (flexible)
  • Flexibility required for non-school days and occasional full days

Qualifications:

  • Must have drivers license
  • Experience working with children with special needs , particularly neurodevelopmental disorders (Rett Syndrome, autism, etc.)
  • Calm, patient, and emotionally intuitive with excellent communication skills
  • Ability to provide hands-on physical assistance and use mobility aids
  • Strong understanding of child safety and behavior management
  • Experience administering medications and supporting alternative communication methods
  • Background in early childhood education, special education, occupational therapy, or similar is a plus
  • Hebrew language skills are a plus but not required
  • Comfortable with light cooking and household responsibilities
  • CPR and First Aid certified
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Must be able to provide 3-5 professional references

Compensation & Benefits:

  • $30–$35 per hour , depending on experience
  • Expected annual salary: $62,000–$75,000+ , based on hours and overnight shifts
  • Additional pay for overnight shifts
  • Paid time off, sick days, and holidays provided
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive environment

This is a meaningful, long-term opportunity for a professional caregiver who is passionate about supporting children with special needs and making a lasting impact in a family’s life.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Relocation, Live out, Live in, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Weekday work,

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