Job Description
We are looking On behalf of our partner in Switzerland for a warm-hearted, adventurous nanny for a friendly, outdoorsy Swiss family living in Crans-Montana, a beautiful mountain region in Valais. The role begins in January 2025, with a transition period whilst the mother is on maternity leave before she returns to work in February. The nanny will work 46 hours per week, split over 3 days of 10-hour shifts (8 AM - 6 PM) and 2 days of 8-hour shifts (8 AM - 4 PM). The role focuses on caring for their 9–10-month-old baby, as well as supporting their 2.5-year-old daughter, who attends daycare three days a week.
Responsibilities include engaging the baby in age-appropriate activities, spending time outdoors, and planning enriching playtime. Light kitchen duties such as tidying up and assisting with meal prep are also expected. The family offers both live-in accommodation in their new home or a live-out option for candidates with their own place in Crans-Montana, Sion, or Sierre. The ideal candidate should be kind, adaptable, and enthusiastic about outdoor activities and nature, matching the family's active lifestyle. While previous Portuguese language experience is a plus, communication in French, German, And English are a must. The position does not require driving, as the location is well-connected with public transportation. Swimming skills are advantageous, as the grandparents nearby have a pool. Competitive salary offered, ranging from CHF 3,990 to CHF 4,900, depending on experience.
Requirements
Warm, easy-going, and kind personality, with a genuine love for children.
Non-smoking position.
Strong communication skills in either French, German, English or Portuguese, long as communication is clear.
Experience caring for infants and toddlers, with the ability to plan engaging, age-appropriate activities.
Patient and creative in engaging the baby, introducing games, and spending time outdoors.
Physically active and enjoys outdoor activities, aligning with the family’s love for nature and the mountain lifestyle.
Flexible and adaptable to the family’s schedule, including occasional changes in parents’ work hours.
Willingness to support with light household duties, such as tidying the kitchen and assisting with meal preparation.
Ability to maintain a clean and organized personal space if living in.
Ability to work collaboratively with parents who are present at home, adapting to a dynamic household environment.
Comfortable with a trial month in January to get to know the family’s routines before the mother resumes full-time work in February.
Swimming skills are advantageous, as the grandparents live nearby and have a pool.
Open to living in or living out, depending on accommodation arrangements.
Up to date Enhanced DBS
Recent Paediatric First Aid certificate
Right to work in Switzerland
Good references for recent and relevant nanny work
Able to run after small children
Requirements
Nanny must communicate well in either French, English, German or Portuguese. 5+ years experience caring for children of a similar age Excellent checkable references for your previous nanny work. Clean police check right to work in Switzerland Good education, training or qualifications. Please note: This is a non smoking position