Job Description - Like a Nanny, a Sitter's primary responsibility is to provide a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment in which a child/children can develop, usually in the comfort and safety of their home and in accordance with parents' instructions. Unlike a nanny, a Sitter's responsibilities typically do not extend to extensive child-related responsibilities (e.g., a sitter’s duties typically do not involve housekeeping, meal preparation, running errands, or transporting children). Families may require Sitters to perform additional tasks; any additional responsibilities may be negotiated with the Sitter during the interview, but are typically not part of their job description.
Schedules - All domestic personnel position types registered at NannyMax.com have their availability indicated under the “Available to Start” 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 Sitters’ Profiles to best determine the availability.
Salary Range – – Typically, Salaries for Sitters range from $7/hour to $10/hour or more 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 Sitter through NannyMax.com - To find a Sitter 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 Sitter.
