Nanny
Responsibilities
Being a nanny is a very rewarding occupation.
You have the opportunity to be a part of the future of
each and every child in your employer's family. A nanny's
foremost responsibility is to provide quality care and
supervision for the employer's child or children.
Caring for the children is a demanding and
time consuming job that encompasses the following duties:
Helping with numerous child-related tasks such as meal
preparation, feeding, bathing, dressing, keeping
children's rooms tidy, making children's beds, doing children's
laundry, and straightening the playroom at the end of the
day. Planning and structuring play opportunities and activities
that are developmentally appropriate for your particular
child or children. Interacting and playing with your child
or children, reading stories, providing creative experiences,
going for walks, etc. Additionally you may be called on
to help school age children with homework.
If there are hours during the day that do
not involve direct child care, light housekeeping chores
such as family laundry, loading and emptying the dishwasher,
errands, grocery shopping and dinner preparation may be
part of your nanny responsibilities.
Some nannies are qualified for other services
including the following:
Temporary Nannies - Typically works for
a family 6 months or less. Temporary nannies may be
called on for any type of service including babysitting.
Mother's Helper - When mother returns
home from the hospital, she may want/need a mother’s
helper. Families who will hire a mother’s helper
have one stay at home parent. Responsibilities would include
helping out with the care of the children to light domestic
help.
Post Natal Helper / Newborn Specialist -
Is hired to care for a baby on a temporary basis. A
post-natal helper will assist in all newborn needs that
take place during the day or night. They will feed, burp,
diaper, rock, sing, administer medicine (upon parent’s
approval), etc. A post-natal helper may work as little
as a week or may work until that new little one is on a
regular sleeping schedule. A post-natal helper must have
experience with newborns and may have experience with multiples
and/or preemies.
Night Nanny - Is a childcare professional
who works overnight shifts after the baby arrives home
from the hospital. The Night Nanny's responsibilities include
caring for the infant(s), bottle-feeding and/or breastfeeding
support for the mother, comforting the infant(s), changing
diapers, and tidying the nursery. The Night Nanny can also
implement a sleep schedule to help infants sleep through
the night. Night Nannys may also perform light housework
that pertains to the baby: including washing bottles and
breast pump equipment, preparing formula for the following
day, emptying the diaper pail and helping with the baby's
laundry.
A Post Natal Helper - Has more experience
than a night nanny. She can teach the mother how
to swaddle, burping positions, bathing routines, and even
help with getting the baby on a sleep schedule. A
Post Natal Helper may help with the infant's laundry, and
any other required infant care.
Summer Nanny - Works summers on a full
time or part-time basis. Nannies can plan fun activities
and outings for children as well as take children to activities
the parents may already have scheduled. Most summer nannies
are college students or teachers who are interested in
caring for children during the summer months. Nannies'
salaries vary depending on experience, education, hours
needed, number of children and responsibilities. In East
Texas, most summer nannies earn between $9-$12 per hour.
Governess - A governess normally watches
school age children and is considered more of an educator
or tutor. A governess helps the children excel in school,
teaches the children when they are not in school, supervises
the child's visiting friends, and helps maintain the household.
Personal Assistant / House Manager -
May or may not have any childcare duties. The personal
assistant is present to assist employers in day to day
needs. A personal assistant may help with light housework,
errands, laundry, vacation planning, meal preparation,
help in the office, etc. The house manager may oversee
all estate staff, know their responsibilities, and follow
through to be sure the staff meet expectations. A
house manager assures the house "runs" smoothly leaving
you freed from household responsibilities.
Baby Sitter, Hotel Sitter, or Child Sitter -
A baby-sitter supervises the children. She puts their safety
first and tends to their needs as requested by the parents.
A baby-sitter does not have any household duties. She must
have a minimum of two years experience, excluding your
own children or children of relatives.
Baby sitters, hotel sitters, and child sitters are paid
hourly and are hired on an irregular basis.
Our services include evening & weekend sitters, hotel
babysitting (for out of town guests), on call sitters (in
absence of regular child care), sick care programs (when
daycare is not an option), event help (weddings, conventions,
etc.), and much more!!
Many of our babysitters are:
- Current or former nannies who are available
weekends and/or evenings.
- College students who are majoring in
early childhood education or a related field.
- People with teaching or daycare experience.
- Mothers, who have raised their own
children and wish to continue working with kids.
- ALL sitters must have their own transportation.
- ALL sitters are screened in the to
the same extent as other nannies.
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