Governess / Nanny (Live in) for VIP family – Santiago, Chile

Governess / Nanny (Live in) for VIP family - Santiago, Chile - www.butlerforyou.com
Governess / Nanny (Live in) for VIP family – Santiago, Chile – www.butlerforyou.com

Entrepreneurial business couple with daughter 2 ½ years old.  Father of German nationality (fluent in German, English and Spanish), mother of Chilean nationality (fluent in Spanish and French).

RESIDENCE DESCRIPTION:

House with garden in residential area in Santiago de Chile, 30 minute drive from Santiago’s business/financial center, 15 minute drive from the Kindergarten the daughter will attend as of March 2015.

OTHER HOUSEHOLD STAFF

• 2 Housekeepers (cleaning, cooking, ironing) full week
• 1 Handyman, live in
• 2 Gardeners for outside work
• As needed service providers

DUTIES

The parents are looking for somebody willing to integrate the family and to its activities with a long term outlook. Respect and high moral standards are the guiding principle.

The candidate should assist the parents in all child related duties in a warm and nurturing manner. As Governess the candidate should assist with the overall education of the child and teach the German language (the father mainly speaks German to her) as well as assist with English which the child will learn at the Kindergarten early on.  As Nanny the candidate should assist the mother with the following daily activities:

  • Healthy cooking
  • Afternoon play
  • Babysitting
  • Child’s daily needs
  • Travel with the family, national and overseas, is also to be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTER SKETCH:

• Related experience and expertise in similar position with young children.
• Well educated and good mannered.
• Young, energetic, calm, respectful, loving, discreet, honest and responsible character.
• Happy and positive personality.
• Mature with good common sense and initiative.
• Excellent German and English language skills (at mother language level).  Spanish language skills welcome (if not, the candidate should be interested and have ability to learn the language in Chile).
• Familiar with housekeeping duties.
• Having a professional attitude and possess good organizational skills.
• Be non smoker.
• Basic knowledge in first aid or nurse activities is welcome.
• Have a driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Be of good background and willing to submit to pre employment background screening.
• Able to sign and adhere to confidentiality agreement.

HOURS OF SERVICE:

• As per mutual agreement.  A professional private service attitude that puts the employer’s needs at a premium is highly valued.  The hours of service may vary depending on specific activities and travel, but it is expected that a reasonable schedule will be worked out to meet the needs of both the family and the candidate.

COMPENSATION AND TERMS:

  • Competitive Annual Salary.
  • On site accommodation consisting of private room with own in suite bathroom.
  • Chilean working contract.  Chilean working/residence permit at employer’s expense.
  • Health and travel insurance as per mutual agreement.
  • Mobile phone/communication at employer’s expense.
  • Holiday and Vacation benefits as per mutual agreement.

Please send your CV/resume, references and a current photo to info@butlerforyou.com .