Live-in nanny/housekeeper - Lake Zurich (Altendorf, Switzerland)
We are a friendly and open family originally from New Zealand. Our children are 5-year-old twins who will soon attend the local kindergarten (2 full days + 3 half days per week). You will have a private living room and large bedroom in a brand-new house.
What the role looks like:
1. 38 hours per week during the school term, consisting of:
- 28 hours childcare, including a Thursday late night (the kid's is bedtime 8pm, then you can relax in the house)
- 10 hours housekeeping/cleaning, while the children are at school
- Weekends are your free time, with occasional extra babysitting by mutual agreement (paid in addition to your salary)
2. During school holiday weekdays, childcare hours increase and housekeeping is reduced.
Key responsibilities
Childcare:
- Walking children to and from school
- Taking children to after-school activities and play dates
- Preparing meals and snacks for the children
- Helping children keep their toys/books tidy
- In school holidays, planning fun outings
Housekeeping:
- General house cleaning once per week (bathrooms, kitchen, etc)
- Weekly bed linen changes
- Laundry: washing, folding, putting away
- Light errands if required (e.g. groceries, post)
- If you enjoy cooking and are happy to prepare a batch meal for the adults once a week, this is very welcome, but not essential
We offer:
- Clear working hours and expectations
- Comfortable living conditions
- A calm, friendly environment
- Salary based on experience (net monthly salary starting around EUR 3000, paid in Swiss Francs)
- A Swiss employment contract
About you:
- Experienced, responsible and reliable
- Warm, calm and confident with children
- Non smoker
- Excellent references
- EU citizenship (required for a Swiss working permit)
We look forward to your application!