The Thompson Family
$42 per hour — Busy Family in North Capitol Hill is looking for their next long-term Nanny/Family Assistant
Hours: Monday-Friday Approx. 3:00pm-6:30/7:00pm
Minimum Requirements
This role requires the caregiver to use their own vehicle, so a safe and reliable car with room for a car seat is a must. The family will reimburse mileage at the current federal rate (76 cents per mile) and will also cover any increase to your car insurance if your provider requires it for work-related driving. In order to be hired for this job, you will be required to provide an Abstract Driving Record, or ADR.
Since this role includes transporting children in a vehicle, all applicants must maintain a driving record free of major violations, including DUI/DWI convictions, reckless driving, license suspension or revocation, and at-fault accidents. A minor violation, such as a low level speeding ticket, within the past three years will not automatically disqualify a candidate. The cost for obtaining this record is $15 and will be reimbursed.
Other Minimum Requirements:
Valid Portable Background Check completed through WA State Department of Children, Youth ,and Families (DCYF) (free)
Current Adult/Child/Infant CPR and First Aid Certification (cost varies)
WA State Food Handler's Card ($10)
Completion of WA State Childcare Basics Course (free)
Up to date on all annual vaccines including flu and Covid
Up to date on MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and TDAP or DTAP ( Pertussis or Whooping Cough, Tetanus and Diphtheria)
Current Negative TB test
Valid WA State Driver's License
Legally authorized to work in the US
At least 2 years of experience working as a family assistant or household manager
Close proximity to Capitol Hill is preferred
Benefits:
Guaranteed Hours
Open Pantry Policy
6 paid holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
This is a contracted role that follows all employment laws.
Payroll through HomePay
This family of four is looking to welcome a caregiver who can support both their young daughter's daily routine and their son's after-school activities, while also becoming a true partner in running the household. Their last nanny was with them for 5 years, so they're hoping to find someone who's excited to build that same kind of lasting relationship. They describe themselves in one word as "independent," and their household is both busy and social, with values centered on trust, integrity, adventure, loyalty, and caring for one another. More than anything, they want their children to feel loved, supported, and safe.
Childcare/Nanny Responsibilities
Day to day care centers on their 4-year-old daughter, described as an adventurous, playful kid who loves pillow forts, magna tiles, and make-believe, and who really comes alive with one-on-one attention. The role includes school pick up at 3:10 in Madrona, which requires a caregiver who is consistently on time and highly reliable. There's also some after-school support for her 11-year-old brother, which may include driving to and from after-school activities in Capitol Hill but will be less consistent. The family also expects healthy meals and snacks to be prepared for the children. They want someone who is fully present and engaged during care hours, not on their phone while watching the kids.
Family Assistant Responsibilities
This is a true nanny/family assistant hybrid that goes beyond the scope of a typical nanny role. Expect to take ownership of tasks like the kids' laundry, keeping their spaces and belongings stocked, clean, and organized, packing bags, prepping meals, light housekeeping and generally staying a step ahead so afternoons run smoothly. This family is especially drawn to caregivers who are naturally organized and proactive, someone who sees what needs to happen and handles it without a lot of direction.
The parents are direct communicators who are flexible and spontaneous, but they hold a high bar for follow-through, so this is a great fit for someone who thrives with autonomy and works well independently. They’re looking for someone who respects their parenting style, communicates openly, and genuinely wants to make the family’s life easier.
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re…
A problem solver who's proactive and stays a step ahead. A strong communicator who keeps the parents informed. Someone who builds a real connection with the children and makes them feel secure. Someone who respects the family's routines and parenting style, follows through on the details, and treats this role like it matters — because to this family, it does.

