Portuguese Speaking Nanny / Household Assistant / Chef

About This Role

A high-net-worth family in New York City is seeking an experienced, bilingual Portuguese-speaking Nanny/Household Assistant to manage household logistics, childcare, and simple meal preparation across multiple residences. The role involves providing a nurturing environment for their children and maintaining household organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage grocery shopping, pantry stocking, and lunch meal preparation for the family
• Coordinate service providers such as cleaners and handymen, solicit bids for home projects, and handle ad hoc house projects/needs
• Handle all laundry for children and parents, and manage package returns
• Perform general tidying, including dishes, toys, spills, and emptying garbage/recycling
• Provide a warm, loving, and fun daily environment with creative and educational activities
• Read at least 3 books daily and speak frequently with children to strengthen language skills
• Maintain infant/child CPR and First Aid certifications; keep detailed records of food intake and symptoms
• Shift focus to primary childcare with longer work weeks when residing in Tahoe

Requirements

• Fluent in Portuguese
• Ability to cook
• Ability to drive
• Extremely organized with high attention to detail
• Understanding of the latest technology and organizational trends/methodologies
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• 5-10+ years’ experience as Nanny/Household Assistant

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years’ experience as Nanny / Household Assistant

Nice to Have

• Additional cooking skills

Certifications