Many families hire nannies because they can take care of their children. You can find out nanny services through local phone book, through word of mouth and also internet.
Nanny Role and Responsibilities: Role of a nanny differs based upon the needs and wants of the family and the type of employment the nanny is seeking nanny services.
Some nannies are regular baby sitters wherein they take care of the children certain hours during the week, but they do not work full-time. Some nannies will pick up children from the school and take care of them for a few hours in the afternoon until their parents come home. Live-in-nanny actually stays with the family. She has a room in or near the home. She generally works for certain hours during the week, with specified off days, but she is near enough to be on-call in case she is needed.
A nanny has to take care of child’s physical and emotional needs. Nannies support the parents and help them achieve desired results from their children. They can be a liaison between parents and child’s doctors, teachers and friends if necessary. Nanny may also perform household tasks/duties like laundry, light cleaning, meal preparation and transporting the children to designated activities.
Benefits of a nanny
A nanny can take personalized care of your child. If you put your child in a day care setting, there will be nearly eight children or so wherein your child will not get primary attention. If your child is looked by a nanny, your child will get a secure feeling. Since the nanny will be working from your home, it also makes things more convenient and stable. A full time nanny will be with the child consistently which means she will develop a more personal relationship with everyone in your family, ensuring a loving and respectful relationship for all involved.
Do’s of a nanny:
Be Professional: A nanny should wear proper clothes while attending an interview. Avoid wearing revealing clothes. Wear dress pants or a long skirt, with a nice dress shirt or blouse. Don’t wear revealing clothes. Dress comfortably. Try to interact with the child during interview.
Get the facts: A nanny should get all the facts before attending the interview. A nanny should know what are their exact responsibilities will be, how much you will be getting paid, what hours/days you are needed and how you will be paid.
Sign a contract: Make sure that all the details are properly written in the contract. For example, the contract should include your salary, raises, hours and days expect to work, how sick or personal days will be handled, vacation time, job responsibilities and other details about the job. Make sure a contract is signed by both you and the family, and the copies are given to each party.