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Do You Want to be a Nanny?
Are you considering becoming
a nanny or au pair as a career or temporary job? Before
you book your first job find out what important steps
you should take to protect and prepare yourself for
this rewarding, yet demanding, position.
What are My Responsibilities?
Although child care is your first responsibility
you will most likely be requested to take on other day-to-day
chores and assignments. Each family will have their
own requirements so make sure you are aware of their
expectations.
Aside from entertaining and feeding
the children you may be required to tutor children,
take them to play dates or other activities, cook, clean
the house, bathe and put the children to bed.
If you are a live-in nanny or au pair
the family may require you to care for the children
even when the parents are home. You may be depended
on to care for the children when the parents work late
or when they go out for an evening.
Since the responsibilities differ vastly
depending on the family it is very important to have
a clear contract that lays out what your responsibilities
are and what will be expected of you. If you feel you
are being asked to do more than is reasonable you need
to discuss this before accepting the position.
Will I Live-In or Live Out?
This situation will also depend on the
family and your own preference. Are you working for
someone locally or are you hoping to move to another
area or country?
Another consideration is travel. How
will you get to the home and will you be responsible
for providing for the transportation needs of the children?
If you do not have a license will public transportation
be provided for?
If you are considering an out-of-country
position it is very important to prepare for the cost
of living elsewhere if the position you seek does not
work out.
What Do I Need to Do to Become a Nanny?
If you work for an agency you will have
to accommodate their requirements for hire. Some of
the typical requirements are: driver's license, references,
First Aid or CPR, criminal check, and experience. Other
agencies may even require Childcare Education, no smoking
or specified language abilities.
Whether you work through an agency or
make private arrangements you should meet the family
before committing to the position. Set out a clear contract
and be sure to take your responsibilities seriously.
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