Live-In and a Live-Out Nanny
There are a few different types or kinds of nannies , depending on your family needs. Many families choose a daily nanny . They like to have someone come in for the day and carry out their work , then go home at the end of the day. They lie to have space and privacy and may not have the room available to have them living in.Live-out nannies are those who commute to work each day and, after finishing their duties, return home each night.
If you tend to have travel evolved with your job and work longer hours and need regular baby sitting. Then a live in nanny may suit your family better. There is more flexibility as they are live-in. They work out cheaper but food and other factors need to be considered. If you only have one spare room ,you might not want a permanent live-in but someone who will stay over when both of you are away with work duties. Being a live-in nanny does not mean working longer hours or days than the law allows. This is, sometimes, a misunderstanding.Grandparents can also help with these times as well.
Rota Nannies
What are rota nannies and what do they do?
Rota nannies are usually required to work 24/7 when on duty on a rota system. For example, 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off.
Rota nannies might have different work hours depending on the family’s needs, but it is most likely to be 24/7 and the rota can extend between 1 week and 4 weeks. Rota nannies usually start after having previous experience as live-in nannies . They can then have time off to do other things which suits some nannies.
Nanny Housekeeper
A nanny-housekeeper covers both housekeeping chores and nanny duties. The housekeeping chores are done whilst the children are in the nursery or school.
However, the most important aspect of this position is to ensure the children’s well-being and safety at all times.
A nanny-housekeeper usually works with school-aged children and can work live in or live out.
Whereas a nanny’s duties can include light housekeeping relating to children, a nanny-housekeeper goes beyond the mere children’s duties and does all the housekeeping chores. They are always happy to take dry cleaning and pick up shopping etc.
Holiday/Travelling Nanny
A travelling nanny is required to travel with the family, depending on the family’s needs. Some families tend to travel a lot and require an experienced full-time nanny to accompany them and carry out nanny tasks when travelling.
Parents may need to work, they may want some free time, or they may need some extra help, so they need the nanny to take over or lend an extra hand.
A travelling nanny usually works on a 24/6 or 24/7 schedule, and it is usually temporary. A travelling nanny can work either with the parents or sole charge. They someone cover when your permanent nanny is off on holiday and you still need childcare cover.
Temporary Nannies
Temporary nannies are great help. They will be able to work at short notice . Furthermore they can work odds or longer periods of time where needed. Your normal nanny is off sick , on holiday or help is required at short notice. If you are ill, planning to have an operation. All things are able to fill the role.
Maternity Nannies
A maternity nanny tends to take over a maternity nurse. They are hired to continue helping with the habits and routines that were set by the previous maternity nurse.
They help the mum in introducing new milestones, such as weaning and sleep coaching. A maternity nanny has training and extensive experience working with young babies. They have sometimes worked as a night nanny to help the parents a few times a week , to have a break from night duties.
Typical Duties of a Nanny
- washing and ironing children’s clothes
- preparation of meals
- ensuring children’s bedrooms are clean and tidy
- homework and tuition
- shopping for the household
- driving the children
- educational activities such as teaching a second language
- arranging play-dates
These are the main normal duties expected to be carried out by a nanny. Open to discussion for extra or different duties , will be up to each nanny and agreed by both parties.
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