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Nanny's Duties
Your nanny, whether qualified or knowledgeable through
practical experience, will need his or her responsibilities clearly defined. Most
nannies are happy to have sole charge of the children in their care and to carry
out Nursery Duties. Many nannies will prepare a weekly timetable and maintain
a record of cash spent on activities during the course of each week.
Additional
responsibilities such as light housework, other than that required in the day
to day care of your children, and the inclusion of occasional babysitting will
need to be negotiated at the interview and agreement reached prior to the engagement
of the nanny.
We
recommend you prepare a job description so applicants can obtain a clear picture
of the position you have to offer and the nanny you employ has a point of reference
of your requirements of him/her.
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A Nanny's Hours
Although these will be set by individual arrangement nannies generally work the following hours:
Daily nannies - normally work 10 hours per day and have their weekends free. Evening babysitting is usually negotiated separately.
Live in nannies - normally work 10 to 12 hours per day with weekends free and will often baby-sit for 2 nights a week.
A Nanny's Salary
Pay varies depending on a variety of factors. These include whether the position is for a daily or live-in nanny, the hours you require your nanny to work, the age, experience and qualifications of an applicant and whether he/she will have sole charge of your children.
Download our factsheet about employing a Nanny.
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