Family Assistant/Nanny – Conifer, CO
A warm, active family in Conifer is seeking a dependable, self-motivated Family Assistant/Nanny to support their household and care for their infant son. The family also has a 13-year-old son who lives with them every other week and is largely independent but may occasionally need transportation to activities.
Both parents work from home and are looking for someone who can help fill the gaps throughout the day, allowing them to focus more fully on their professional and personal responsibilities. Because their infant is currently breastfed and closely attached to Mom, the position will initially involve a significant amount of household and family-assistant support alongside infant care. The childcare portion of the role will naturally increase as the baby gets older, begins eating solids, and becomes more independent.
The family lives on seven beautiful acres at approximately 8,800 feet and manages a small hobby farm with four alpacas, fifteen chickens, five dogs, and three cats. All of the animals are friendly, but a genuine animal lover is essential!
This family describes themselves as warm, humorous, active, and relatively laid-back while still having firm boundaries around certain priorities—particularly sleep and household routines. They enjoy hiking, walking, snowboarding, mountain outings, movies, and dining out together.
Schedule
The family is highly flexible and hopes to create a schedule that works well for the right candidate.
Approximately 20–40 guaranteed hours per week
Part-time or full-time options available
Schedule will be mutually determined based on the candidate’s availability and whether the arrangement is live-in or live-out
Start date is flexible anytime between now and January 2027
One-year commitment requested, with strong potential to continue long-term
The family hopes to welcome one or two additional children and would ideally retain the right person for several years
Compensation and Benefits
$32+ per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Guaranteed hours based on the mutually agreed-upon schedule
Potential private room and use of a vehicle for the right candidate
The live-in arrangement would include a bathroom shared approximately 50% of the timeFamily vehicle available for work-related transportation
Earned bonuses
Complimentary snowboards and longboards
Additional paid opportunities for pet sitting and property care while the family travels
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will shift depending on the family’s needs and the baby’s developmental stage but may include:
Providing attentive and nurturing care for the infant
Supporting age-appropriate development, play, feeding, and routines
Assisting Mom between breastfeeding sessions
Preparing bottles and age-appropriate meals as needed
Occasionally transporting the teenager to or from school, sports, and activities
Children’s and household laundry
Grocery shopping and household errands
Family meal preparation
Light housekeeping and general household organization
Helping the household remain tidy, functional, and well stocked
Assisting with morning and/or evening animal care
Providing occasional pet and property care while the family travels
Potentially traveling with the family
Travel Opportunities
The family would love to find someone open to occasional travel. Anticipated opportunities may include:
Two approximately 10-day trips to Minnesota in January and July 2027
Occasional two- to three-week trips to Connecticut
Relaxed family visits with considerable downtime and support from extended family
Travel availability is strongly preferred, although the family can discuss the specific expectations with each candidate.
The Ideal Candidate
The family would thrive with someone who is:
Energetic while maintaining a calm, low-key presence
Naturally focused and comfortable working independently
Self-motivated and proactive in identifying what needs to be done
Trustworthy, responsible, and dependable
Confident using good judgment
Open to feedback and clear communication
Comfortable working alongside two work-from-home parents
Able to maintain focus while respecting that the parents may visit with the baby throughout the day
Warm and personable without requiring frequent conversation or direction
Comfortable balancing infant care, household support, errands, and animal care
A true animal lover who is comfortable around dogs, cats, chickens, and alpacas
Comfortable driving in Conifer and mountain conditions
Interested in becoming a trusted, long-term part of the family’s support system
Additional Requirements
Fully vaccinated, including current flu and COVID vaccinations
Infant experience strongly preferred
Reliable and comfortable driving in mountain and winter conditions
Willingness to work in a home with numerous animals
Comfortable with both parents working from home
Open to hands-on parental involvement, particularly while the baby is breastfeeding
Travel availability preferred
BONUS: Someone that speaks a foreign language to expose their little one to different cultures!
Because the baby was born prematurely and the family lives at a high elevation, they are especially conscientious about respiratory illnesses and are seeking a caregiver who will take health precautions seriously.
