Part-Time Nanny Educator | Balwyn, VIC | 18 Hrs per week | NBUHH

📍 Location: Balwyn VIC 
🗓️ Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 9:30am - 3:30pm
💼 Start Date: ASAP

👪 A loving family of five is seeking a compassionate and experienced Educator to assist with caregiving for one of their children. The mother has experienced health challenges following a medical event and requires additional support to manage her caregiving responsibilities effectively.

This role focuses primarily on providing developmental and daily living support to one of the children, while contributing to a nurturing and structured home environment.

🧩 About the Role
The educator will be responsible for meeting the child’s basic daily care needs and engaging in developmentally appropriate, play-based activities designed to support their growth and independence.

⏰ The role involves:
-Assisting with self-care routines, including toileting, hygiene, and feeding.
-Supporting communication development, helping the child express wants and needs (primarily through non-verbal cues).
-Encouraging fine motor skills such as holding a pencil, paintbrush, or feeding utensils.
-Implementing therapist-recommended activities that align with the child’s developmental goals.
-Promoting home safety awareness, including reminders about doors, windows, and the oven.
-Introducing early learning concepts such as letter and number recognition.
-Encouraging community participation through outings to the park, library, or local playgroups.

🌟 Ideal Candidate
Patient, empathetic, and nurturing.
Experienced in working with children with developmental delays or disabilities preferred
Skilled in supporting non-verbal communication and sensory needs.
Proactive, creative, and able to plan engaging, play-based learning experiences.
Reliable, flexible, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively with the family and therapists.

💬 Why You’ll Love Working With This Family
You’ll be joining a warm, welcoming household that values the people who support them. The child in need of support is gentle and affectionate, thriving with patient guidance and consistent care. The family is deeply appreciative and committed to creating a supportive environment for both their children and the people who work with them.