March 23, 2007, Newsletter Issue #56: Writing a Nanny Job Description

Tip of the Week

Before you can begin interviewing and screening potential nannies for a nanny job, you should sit down and write out a detailed nanny job description. This description should address all of the issues surrounding your nanny's employment. The following suggestions will help you get started.

Expectations-Make a list of all the expectations surrounding a nanny's job. These will include duties regarding the children and any additional household chores you would like to include in the nanny employment agreement. Pet peeves-Although they may seem trivial, pet peeves can damage the relationship between employer and nanny, so it's always a good idea to lay everything out beforehand. Work schedule-You should be prepared to give a detailed work schedule, including work hours per day and off days. Vacation leave and paid holidays-Include the amount of time and specific holidays that will be covered under this nanny employment topic. Benefits-Insurance, vehicle usage, and other issues may need to be addressed.Termination or resignation notice-How should these issues be handled.

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