Find a Nanny
As a parent, you always want the best for your children. Commonly, children go to a daycare. However, parents may have other options and may decide that they do not want to send their children to a daycare. What type of services would suit your family the best? Should you hire a babysitter or a nanny? Morgan Mallet, leading expert in finding household staff, can help you answer these questions.
What is the difference between a nanny and a babysitter?
The first point that differentiates a babysitter from a nanny is the type of contract. A babysitter usually works on a part-time basis whilst a nanny works full-time for a family. Additionally, a nanny is invested in the development of the child/children they care for. A nanny organises the daily routines of the child/children while a babysitter generally follows specific requests from the parents.
What are the duties of a nanny?
A nanny provides complete care for the child/children in their care. The child/children must feel safe. The nanny must adapt to the way of living and required education of the children, according to the families' expectations and needs. This may be a special diet or routines the children have, etc. This can vary depending on each family and their lifestyle.
Lastly, depending on the required duties and responsibilities, the role of the nanny can be shared cared or sole charge. For this reason, it is important that the nanny and the parents work closely together for the benefit of the children.
Lastly, depending on the required duties and responsibilities, the role of the nanny can be shared cared or sole charge. For this reason, it is important that the nanny and the parents work closely together for the benefit of the children.
What qualities to look for in a nanny?
A good nanny must be creative. In fact, they must organise and create activities for the child/children to stimulate their creativity and schooling.
Being a great communicator is important, to liaise with the parents and inform them on the development and progression of their child/children.
Lastly, being multi-skilled and adaptable is an important quality to adapt to different situations based on the development of the child/children and desires of the parents.
Being a great communicator is important, to liaise with the parents and inform them on the development and progression of their child/children.
Lastly, being multi-skilled and adaptable is an important quality to adapt to different situations based on the development of the child/children and desires of the parents.
Do nannies need to perform housekeeping duties?
As previously mentioned the tasks of a nanny can vary and depends on the families’ needs. Some nannies also have housekeeping duties that are added to the nanny’s duties and responsibilities. They are generally called Nanny/Housekeeper. However, not every nanny is qualified to be housekeepers therefore it is important to specify your needs when looking for a nanny.
Can I pay my nanny in cash?
Legally it could be unsafe to pay your employees in cash. Moreover, the job of a nanny is very hands-on for which a lot of time and energy is needed. For that matter, the nanny must be paid rightfully and fairly. Hiring and selecting the right nanny for your family can be a lengthy process for this reason, Morgan & Mallet can assist you with the process of finding and hiring a nanny and this will allow you to focus on the choice of your future nanny that will be the perfect fit for your family.
