Job Description - A nanny is a professional childcare provider whose main duties consist of providing a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment in which a child/children can develop, usually in the comfort and safety of their home. Nannies often constitute an affordable and more caring alternative to more expensive high-volume daycare/childcare facilities. Additionally, having a nanny provide care to the child/children within the comfort and safety of their home often gives parents a greater peace of mind.
Although every family’s needs are different and depend on the age(s) of the child/children and other factors, typical nannies’ responsibilities include providing childcare during the hours agreed upon with the employing family, supporting the physical, emotional, social, creative, and intellectual development of the child/children, , preparing appetizing and nutritionally-balanced meals and snacks, maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of the home as affected by the children, and more importantly, maintaining good communication with the parents by informing them of each child’s development and concerns. Nannies can also transport children to classes, pre-school, routine medical appointments, haircuts, etc. More specific needs can be discussed with the nannies during the interview.
Nannies’ education, training, and experience vary greatly but all our nannies are expected to have a professional behavior and a respectful dress standard including wearing a uniform if required by the hiring family.
Schedules - All domestic personnel position types registered at NannyMax.com have their availability indicated under the “When Available” section of their profile. Nannies may be available part-time, full-time or both, and may also be available during the week, evenings, or on occasion/as needed. Please refer to the Nannies’ Profiles to best determine the availability.
Salary Range – Typically, Salaries for Nannies range from $7/hour to $20/hour or from $200/week to $800/week depending on education, experience, qualifications, availability, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may affect wages are the employing family’s accessibility, the region of the country where employment is required, and the family’s special requirements. Families are encouraged to SEARCH our database for FREE to see the salaries requested by the candidates registered on our site.
Benefits – Although not required by law, many families offer benefits to their domestic personnel to encourage longevity of employment and make the overall compensation package more attractive to quality candidates. Some families offer perks such as transportation and lodging. While many candidates do not expect or desire benefits, others do. In all cases, families should discuss benefits directly with the candidates.
Finding and Hiring a Nanny through NannyMax.com - To find a Nanny through NannyMax.com, families may SEARCH our database for FREE to preview the candidates’ resumes based on criteria entered. To gain access to candidates’ contact information, the families may REGISTER and then contact the candidates directly to begin their selection & hiring process [LEARN MORE]. Salaries, benefits and responsibilities should be discussed and confirmed directly between families and candidates. We look forward to assisting you with your search for a qualified Nanny.
