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Even 10 years ago, young mothers quietly and peacefully sat on maternity leave for exactly three years. It was supposed to be so, it was not even discussed. The husband is the breadwinner, and the mother is the mother. Now it is not customary to stay on maternity leave: some lack communication, others lack money. So mothers go to work as soon as the little one is a couple of months old. There are not enough private kindergartens for everyone, so you have to look for a nanny. But how? Where to start and how to make the right choice - MirSovetov will tell.
What are nannies
Babysitters are different - it's a fact! And in terms of age, and in relation to children, and in terms of functions performed. What kind of nanny your child needs is up to you, so read the following qualifications carefully.baby sitter. If your baby is still very young, and you need to be away from home, try to find a nanny with a medical background. She will skillfully cope with the little one and will not only notice something wrong in time, but will also react professionally. And situations are such that delay is not allowed - suddenly the baby choked, a rash appeared or the temperature rose. The baby will not be able to tell himself about the illness, and an inexperienced nanny will not always be able to provide first aid. It will be good if such a nanny already has experience working with newborns. And be sure to check her medical book, pay attention to the date of the medical examination.
young neighbor. Teenage nannies are in demand abroad. They believe that a child is more fun with a person who is close to him in spirit. True, such a nanny is usually offered a job for a couple of hours, during a short absence of parents. It is proved that children with such nannies develop faster and grow up active. And another plus is the relatively low price of services.
In our country, many believe that leaving a child under the care of the same, in fact, a child is nonsense. But in vain, the young nanny will do everything, not to the detriment of the baby, with household appliances on “you”, and the children love her. There is really one “but” - fearing punishment, the girl may “forget” to tell you about the fall of the crumbs from the sofa or the sudden upset stomach of the child.
Therefore, MirSovetov advises to convince her (necessarily in a confidential tone) of the importance of reporting such “little things”. Middle-aged woman. Considered ideal. The nanny already has considerable experience in dealing with children, at the same time, her children have already grown up and you are not threatened with permanent sick leave. She knows perfectly well how to feed the little one, how to distract him from the whims, how to keep him busy and interested. And your husband is unlikely to be "interested" in such a nanny. So there is nothing to be afraid of.
Madame aged. Such a Freken Bock. She clearly knows that semolina is the most important dish in the children's menu, that fish oil is simply irreplaceable. And if you allow, he will give you a couple of tips on raising a child. And she will definitely notice a “suspicious” plaque in the pupil’s tongue or a cutting tooth. But he does not recognize diapers and from the sixth time he will remember exactly how a pack of washing powder looks like. The motto is tough education and strict control! The ideal would be the presence of love for children, although this implies some pampering, but combined with life experience - a great option.
Relatives and acquaintances. They can be asked to sit with their granddaughter-nephew for a couple of hours. Usually grandmothers work, aunts too. But hardly anyone will refuse to sit in the evening with your little one. Teachings, however, cannot be avoided, but it is much easier for a child to accept a person he knows.
For me personally, the very fact is completely incomprehensible - to leave my son with a stranger. Maybe “not pressed”, as they say, or maybe hypertrophied maternal instinct. But I can’t entrust my own baby to a lady / girl, for whom the very fact of earning money is important, and not the happy childhood of someone else’s child. That's why I have my mother's sister as a nanny. A woman of age, she raised her daughter, but God did not give grandchildren. So she pours out all her unspent maternal warmth on her cousin granddaughter. It's hard to put into words, but she doesn't need anything more than to play with the baby: they build pyramids, study books, eat apples in a race ... and both of them have eyes on fire! Perhaps the image of such an aunt does not fit into the idea of a nanny, rather, she looks like a loving grandmother. Finding a nanny that you trust and that your baby loves is not easy. But worth a try! nanny governess. The highest paid nanny. In addition to the usual duties, she will teach your baby a foreign language or professionally prepare for school. Needless to say, one cannot do without pedagogical education. Do not skimp on finding such a nanny - only the services of amateurs are cheap. Where to look for a nanny?
The main thing in this matter is not to rush. In a hurry, such a serious issue cannot be resolved. Be patient and go ahead! Babysitter by ad. The cheapest option is to buy a newspaper or stick ads on poles in the area. And you don’t overpay the agency, and the services of such nannies are inexpensive. You can place ads on the Internet or search among members of the forum. But, as always, there is a "but". Not everyone will be able to let a stranger into the house, and even more so leave a child with him. Indeed, under the face of such a nanny there may be a thief or a gunner, a hunter for someone else's husband or for money. Therefore, be very careful when choosing a candidate.
One of my friends just found a nanny for her daughter. The baby was 2 years old when her mother had to go to work. The whole family pasted all the poles in the district with advertisements, and a couple of days later the nanny was found. She turned out to be a nice and fairly young pensioner from a neighboring house. For three years now (they decided to ignore the kindergarten), the nanny has been working in their family. No complaints! And, despite the fact that she does not have a pedagogical education, the baby loves her nanny, she even calls her grandmother. And a friend often boasts - every day a daughter tells a new rhyme, counts in full, her appetite has improved. Such a wonderful nanny, and, it would seem, a complete stranger! Familiar acquaintances. If the previous method categorically does not suit you, give a “cry” to friends. It is both more reliable and faster. After a short search, there will definitely be a friend's mother who will happily sit with your little one. True, there are pitfalls here. By taking a nanny from your acquaintances, you run the risk of regularly listening to instructive speeches about the proper upbringing (nutrition, training) of your child. And, you see, it will not be very convenient to object. In addition, you are threatened with the main role in yard (family) gossip, because such a nanny is the most spy.
Even show business stars most often choose nannies from their circle of acquaintances. Irina Bilyk's mother's friend has been working as a nanny for 10 years. The singer is delighted and horrified to recall unsuccessful attempts to find a nanny through agencies.
Agency nanny. This is perhaps the most fashionable way today. It's simple - you call the agency, clearly formulate what kind of nanny you want to see, and that's it. And here they will fulfill any of your desires - from age, education and personal qualities to the hair color of the future nanny (it happens). The advantage of this method is the careful selection and verification by the agency of candidates for the presence of a medical book and the absence of a criminal record. Yes, and such nannies work under an official contract, which clearly indicates the duties, work schedule, procedure and amount of payment, and other conditions of employment. True, nannies from the agency are among the most expensive, because the agency takes a certain commission for its services (up to 50% of the nanny's salary), and you pay this amount. Often on the Internet I met shootings made by a hidden camera, in which nannies beat children or ignore them. Do not think that all nannies are like that. But you can protect yourself by installing video surveillance, or just leave, leaving the voice recorder on.
List of questions to ask your nanny
Here, you are already preparing for a meeting with the nanny. What to ask and how to find out her true attitude towards children?So, they meet, as they say, by clothes. Yes, and the first impression, according to psychologists, means a lot. First, punctuality. Why do you need a constantly late babysitter? Pay attention to the appearance too. The way she is dressed will tell a lot. There were times when a nanny came to an interview in stilettos with a "belligerent" make-up. You understand that the candidate is not suitable. In addition, MirSovetov recommends that you note the expression on the nanny's face at the first meeting with the child. A good nanny should be sincerely happy to meet you - no grimaces and negative facial expressions.
My friend chose the nanny who came to the interview with her room slippers and fruit for the child. By such innocent gestures, you can usually see how the nanny relates to future work. In the case of the aforementioned nanny, the expectation of the mother was justified. And, despite the rather young age (24 years), the nanny became an excellent assistant to her mother and her daughter immediately liked it. Now the turn of questions has come. - Find out about the experience and education of the applicant. If you are hiring a babysitter, a medical background is a basic requirement. Yes, experience is a big deal. Although here the opinions of mothers differ. Many people think that learning how to change a diaper is not tricky, but a serious attitude and disposition of a child are qualities that either exist or not. Be sure to find out why the nanny left her previous employers and, regardless of the answer, call them back and ask in detail.
- You can ask a few simple questions for the purpose of familiarization. For example, does the nanny have children of her own? It will be good if her children have grown up - you will avoid constant sick leave and unforeseen absences of the nanny. Find out how far the nanny lives - you yourself understand that situations are different, and the nanny should live close. Ask what she usually does with the child - ideally, the answer is not limited to feeding and walking, because communication is important for the child - games, entertainment. It will be good to find out if she has bad habits, and if so, then it is worth banning the nanny from smoking in front of the child.
- And the most important thing. Nannies are used to the usual questions, and in general, agencies prepare them for interviews. Therefore, a small list of "insidious" questions:
The Lux Personnel agency provides babysitting services at a highly professional level, because each candidate undergoes a thorough police and medical check, as well as psychological testing.
Babysitting cost for a child
Why us?
- The agency employs professional managers with extensive experience in this field.
- Recruitment of personnel strictly according to the requirements of the client
- We guarantee an unlimited number of personnel replacements during the entire term of the contract.
- We select a replacement as soon as possible (on the day of the request or several days, depending on the wishes of the client)
- If necessary, it is possible to freeze or renew the contract for other personnel
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babysitting duties
- Caring for a small child and walking with him in the fresh air
- Cooking and feeding
- Leisure organization
- Keeping toys, children's clothes and other things clean
- Cleaning the room
- Accompaniment to additional classes and sections
- Help with homework preparation
- Developing classes
What do you need to know?
- Need a live-in nanny? A few tips for choosing
Finding a nanny today is not so difficult, but when conducting a personal conversation with applicants, you should pay close attention to a number of factors that can tell a lot. In particular, a good nanny for a child should not be late for a meeting, should listen carefully to all the information, show genuine interest in the peculiarities of his upbringing, regime, etc.
Particular care should be taken when choosing a nanny who will take care of an infant. In this case, she must have specific skills, experience and be trustworthy enough for such responsible work.
Duties of a babysitter
Caring for a small child and walking with him in the fresh air, cooking and feeding, organizing his leisure time, keeping toys, children's clothes and other things clean, cleaning the room - today a nanny is required to perform these duties. In cases where you need her to additionally deal with any other matters, you should discuss this in detail before concluding a contract.
Today, sometimes it is enough to enter the query “I am looking for a nanny in Moscow” into a search engine on the Internet so that it gives out an extensive list of ads and contact information. However, in order to have absolute confidence in the trustworthiness and honesty of the person to whom you are going to entrust your child, you should contact a specialized recruitment agency. Lux Personnel will provide you with a list of candidates who have passed all the necessary checks and have the necessary skills and knowledge.
Each baby needs an individual approach, so it is necessary to choose a nanny who will take into account the characteristics of the child, have a pedagogical or medical education and, of course, be kind.
If you need a nanny to care for an infant, then we will provide only a proven person who has professional massage skills and other useful abilities.
With the help of a professional nanny, an older child will be able to discover his talents and improve his intellectual level, with her he will be able to play various outdoor games. She will fully prepare the child for entering school and teach the basics of a foreign language.
How to look for a nanny for a child?
When searching, you should clearly define the schedule of her work and, based on this, select a suitable candidate. If you have firmly decided that you need a nanny with accommodation, then you can be calm: the child will always be surrounded by care, such a nanny will never be late and will not take time off from work, she will also be able to assist in various household chores for an additional fee.
It is very difficult to find a nanny for a child by submitting ads to print and electronic publications, and besides, there is a certain risk. Indeed, in this case, you can easily contact scammers or simply unreliable people, from whom there will be much more harm than good.
That is why, for the selection of any domestic staff, it is strongly recommended to contact only specialized recruitment agencies. When you come to Lux Personnel, you can be sure that all candidates will have an excellent reputation. We carry out their selection taking into account all the requirements and conditions that you personally set. You will be able to conduct a face-to-face interview with each candidate and select the one that best suits you and your child.
A nanny that our recruitment agency will help you to choose will be a reliable assistant for you in raising a child.
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Good afternoon, dear readers! Today I would like to answer a very common question of parents: "How to choose a nanny for a child?". Now in the yard is a time of high speeds and innovations, the pace of life, especially in cities, is very high. How to do everything? Especially a woman. Remain beautiful, raise children, and it is advisable not to fall on a long maternity leave, otherwise during this time everything will have time to change upside down in the workplace.
If there is a need for parents to leave somewhere or they need to go to work, the question arises: “Who to leave your baby with? How to choose a nanny? What to pay attention to? Where can I find a nanny? How to build a relationship with her? There are many questions. We will answer everything in order.
Before writing an advertisement for a nanny, think about what kind of nanny is she? Now we will not talk about personal qualities, about them a little later. About her responsibilities and skills required for the job. What is your child's age?
For example, if you need a babysitter, then most likely you will consider a woman with her children, or a mandatory experience with newborn children. She must know the developmental features of babies. Know how to take care of those little ones. Have an idea about the sleep and feeding regimen at this age.
And if you need a nanny-governess, then it will be a completely different person. If you have a child of 10 years old and you would like to find a nanny who could pick him up from school and help him with his homework, then a nanny with different experience and knowledge is needed. Here, the ability to massage will not be a significant quality, but knowledge of a foreign language or a musical instrument will be an advantage.
Babysitter for every age
A nanny for a 1.5-year-old child is different from a nanny-governess for a 12-year-old child. Domestic staffing agencies have summarized the candidates and grouped them into several types.
Babysitter doctor, babysitter nurse
Of course, a medical background will always be an advantage for a nanny candidate. But this criterion will be a special advantage for a babysitter. Since it is during this period that special care and sterility are necessary. In the first year of a baby's life, physical care of the baby comes first.
Most likely, such a nanny will focus on the physical health of your baby. But as for the possession of teaching and upbringing methods, she can hardly boast of this. But they are usually very responsible and accurate.
The cost of such a nanny is usually higher than the average cost. This type of nanny is suitable for a child under 3 years old, as well as for children with some developmental features.
Arina Radionovna
These are women of retirement age. However, having the desire and strength to work. Moreover, their attitude to work will not be like a necessary income, but with a soul. They have their own children, perhaps even their own grandchildren. Therefore, their life experience is, of course, an advantage.
She will be able to cook meals, clean up the mess, and read with your child. She will be happy to go to museums and theaters with the baby, share her experience. Most likely, they live nearby, which is also a plus.
The cost of services is low. They have free time, so they are ready to work full time and even with delays.
But if your child is 10 years old and you need a nanny to help him with his lessons, then, most likely, it will be difficult for Arina Rodionovna to do this.
Student girls
Now this type of nanny is called - "baby-sitter". This extra money for students is very common in the US. There is no such tradition “to give grandchildren to grandparents”. Pensioners there take care of themselves, travel, are fond of various hobbies. But at the legislative level it is forbidden to leave children under 13 alone at home. Therefore, "babysitters" are very popular there.
These are senior students of colleges or universities (often teachers, nurses, psychologists) who have time and desire to work after their studies. More often these are students of pedagogical faculties and psychology. Usually, they are very active, proactive. We are ready to help your child with lessons, additionally work out, for example, in a foreign language. Very mobile.
The responsibility of these candidates is usually lower than that of the previous types. Although, of course, there are excellent responsible and unique candidates. It should also be understood that for them, working as a nanny is a temporary income. Therefore, you should not be too surprised that at some point she will say that she stops working in your family.
The cost of services is average. The work schedule is flexible.
Nanny professional
This is a middle-aged woman who has already worked in other families. She has experience working with children of all ages and references from other parents. She consciously chose the profession of "nanny" for herself and treats her work with all responsibility.
She knows all the developmental techniques for a 1.5-year-old child, she can put a 3-year-old child to bed, she will become a friend and helper for children of senior preschool and primary school age.
Among the shortcomings may be the cost of services above average. It is also important that she rely on her experience, but, nevertheless, follow the recommendations of her parents, and not what she considers right and necessary.
babysitting schedule
Which nanny to choose depends on the work schedule that you can offer her. What kind of nanny do you need? If you need a nanny for 3 times a week from 17.00 to 20.00, then a professional nanny will not agree to such part-time employment. This is her only job and she will want a full time job with minimum wage. A nanny-old woman or a nanny-student is just right.
How long do you need these services?
Do you need private time so that you and your husband can go to the movies? Or sometimes, so you can go about your business? Then you will be looking for a part-time nanny.
If you go to work, then you need a person who will take care of your baby throughout the day, and possibly even nights.
What are nannies
- Full time babysitter
Usually this is an average of 7-11 working hours per day and a five-day work week. The duties of such a nanny include compliance with the regimen, feeding the baby, walking, developing games and activities.
- Evening babysitter
Such a nanny works from 16.00-17.00 to 20.00-21.00. Usually she meets the child from school or from the kindergarten, her duties also include feeding the child dinner and waiting for the parents.
- Nanny with accommodation
Such a nanny lives with the family that employs her. Works 5-6 days a week and one/2 days off. She lives either in a room allocated for her, or sleeps in a room with a child.
These are usually either out-of-town nannies or a nanny who lives very far away. Their duties include full care of the child, and possibly help around the house.
- Babysitter for daily rent
Such a nanny works in shifts for 24 hours. Usually she is invited when it is necessary that the child be looked after not only during the day, but also at night, for example, for babies. Then often two nannies are hired, who replace each other.
babysitting duties
Before you start looking for a nanny, you need to decide on the list of her responsibilities. What do you want from a nanny? What is important at this stage for your child?
I understand that by answering this question, you can make a long, long list of qualities and skills that you want to see. Now look at this list and think, what is the most important thing? We all understand that ideal nannies, and even for not very big money, do not exist. What can you give up? What is your priority?
Here is an approximate functionality of a nanny, which, of course, can be reduced or, conversely, supplemented with something important for your family:
- Full child care;
- Ensuring its safety;
- Bathing a child, performing all necessary hygiene procedures;
- Compliance with the regime established in the house (sleep, walks);
- Cooking children's food, feeding;
- Keeping order, cleaning the children's room;
- Escort to various leisure children's institutions (circles, sections);
- Age development of the child (knowledge of various methods);
- Leisure activities - visits to theaters, museums;
- Assistance in preparing your child for school, kindergarten (read about child's readiness for school);
- Help with homework;
- Checking lessons. If required, clarification and assistance with implementation.
Again, this is an indicative list. It may change depending on your family situation and the age of the child. For example, the duties of a babysitter may include massaging a newborn. Or in the duties of a nanny for an older child - teaching music or a foreign language.
Ideally, all this should be spelled out in the contract that you will conclude with your nanny.
Where can I find a nanny?
Where to find the perfect nanny? There are several channels to search. You can choose any one. Or use several at once:
- Place an ad in the newspaper.
This is a simple and inexpensive option. But now few people use it. Therefore, the number of responses may be small. The reliability of this method is low.
- Post an ad via the Internet (there are special portals for the selection of domestic staff, for example, helper.ru)
A good option. You are in charge of choosing a candidate. Questionnaires with the specified work experience, desired schedule and salary are immediately visible. Here you can see the presence of reviews about the employee from previous employers.
- Search through an agency
This is one of the most reliable ways. They check the availability of a medical book, and recommendations from previous places. The agency employs psychologists who will help with the choice of a candidate and in terms of personal qualities. Of course, the final choice is yours, but candidates will be selected for you according to your requirements, weeding out unsuitable ones for you. The only thing is that the agency will need to leave an average of one monthly salary of the candidate for this service.
- Looking for a babysitter by recommendations.
If your familiar family has already used the services of a babysitter and can recommend her to you, this is a great option. Perhaps one of your acquaintances at the playground turned to these services.
If this is not possible, the Internet will come to the rescue, as always. Read the forums, contact different mom communities for recommendations.
Nanny interview
We already wrote earlier what you should pay attention to. choosing a nanny. There are many guidelines for interviewing. Let's note a few points:
- It is better to prepare for the meeting in advance.
Think about the main points that you want to clarify. Better yet, prepare a list of questions. So you won't forget anything.
- Pay attention to punctuality.
This is a very important point. So that you can always be calm that your child will not be late for school or, conversely, will not sit alone in kindergarten when everyone else has already been taken away.
- Pay attention to how she speaks about previous employers.
- Listen to your heart.
Maternal intuition is the strongest. No beautiful profile will stand in the way if you see an unkind look.
- Introduce your child to the successful candidate.
When applying for a job - a common and common situation - a "trial day". Psychologists recommend spending this time with the children and the nanny, you can go away for a while and look at the children's reaction, how your baby perceives a new person. See how your nanny is looking for an approach to a new pupil.
- Be sure to sign a contract.
So you can immediately stipulate all the rights and obligations, as they say, on the shore. This will help you avoid possible misunderstandings later.
Finding a good babysitter is quite possible! This, however, will take time and your efforts, but it's worth it! After all, your peace of mind and the happy eyes of your child will depend on this person. But remember, no matter how wonderful your nanny is, she should not replace your parents. Good luck with your search!
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Accompanying the child to kindergarten or school, to various circles and sections, organizing the child's leisure and his safety before the parents return from work. Such a nanny can also help the student with his homework.
Does your child go to kindergarten or school, attend a section or a circle, but you can’t always pick him up on time? Use the "nanny for an hour" service or invite a nanny to accompany you.
A nanny is your assistant who will meet the child after school and take him to the sports section, then bring him home and warm up lunch. By additional agreement, she can spend time with the baby until the evening, until the parents return from work.
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Full care, which includes cleaning the children's room, washing, ironing children's clothes, caring for children's toys, preparing children's dishes, ensuring hygiene, observing the child's daily routine and carrying out appropriate procedures, and developing the child according to age.
A nanny for infants (from birth to one year) is a specialist with a medical and pedagogical education and experience working with newborns. This is an attentive, patient, caring assistant. This is a person who will actively participate in the development of the crumbs in the first stages of his life, as well as help parents overcome the first difficulties.
A nanny for children at this age is invited to help in a variety of matters. These can be walks with the baby, assistance in carrying out hygiene procedures, monitoring the daily routine and diet. The duties of a nanny include the first classes with children and just visual control of the kids.
A babysitter is often needed when the baby's mom and dad are busy at work or have to spend a lot of time with other family members. In addition, a child of the first year of life requires very serious attention to himself, and even if the parents are only busy with him alone, help will not be superfluous.
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Parents often do not want to send kids two to five years old to kindergarten. Instead, they prefer to find a nanny who will look after the child and help him explore the world. This is a very reasonable decision, because with an individual approach, the child develops psychologically and intellectually much better.
A nanny-educator will be able to identify the abilities and talents of a child more quickly if she takes care of only one of them, and not two dozen other children.
When inviting a nanny-educator, parents can be calm about their child: the educator will walk with the child and feed him, teach the baby and play with him, follow his menu and daily routine. In addition, the home educator has experience working with preschoolers and owns various developmental techniques.
The child will be interested in such a friend, and parents will be sure that their child receives maximum attention and that his abilities will not go unnoticed.
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Of course, the list of services that a nanny can offer you depends largely on the age of her ward. However, leaving your child with a sitter you can be absolutely sure that your baby will be fed, walked and played with, bathed and put to bed when the time is right.
With older children, the nanny will work out reading, math and writing to prepare them for school. A child with our nanny will be easy and comfortable, he will be safe.
How is the selection of a nanny in the agency
To find a nanny, you need to fill out an application on the website or contact our manager by phone and tell us your wishes. Depending on the age of the child, place of work and some other aspects, the manager will select several of the most suitable candidates.
For a personal conversation, you can meet with one or all applicants at the office of our company or conduct a video interview with a nanny over the Internet. If none of the candidates suits you, then the manager will select a few more applicants. A contract is concluded with a suitable candidate. If, after the conclusion of the contract, you realize that this particular nanny is still not suitable for you, then we will replace the employee.
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And how much does her job cost?
My son is one and a half years old. During this time I have hired three nannies.
Camilla Gazieva
Young mom
I met the first one in the game room. Friends helped with the second. To find the third - the best - I selected resumes for two weeks, conducted interviews and organized trial days. Now I know how to look for a nanny that will suit the child and the whole family.
This article will come in handy if you are hiring an employee - and not negotiating with relatives, and are looking for a babysitter - and not with accommodation.
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What amount to expect
Nanny is expensive. Prices depend on the city, qualifications and experience.
On the Helper service for the selection of domestic staff and the Avito website, you can set selection criteria and analyze prices. The average price in Moscow is 200-350 R per hour, cheaper in the regions: Perm - 150-170 R, Rostov-on-Don - 100-200 R. The lowest prices in Makhachkala: 70-100 R per hour.
It is more profitable for a nanny to work full time in one family. So she earns more, does not waste time moving between families and has a stable work schedule. If the nanny will work for you full time - 40 hours or more - then you can agree to reduce the price per hour. If you hire a nanny for half a day or less, then the price per hour can go up.
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I pay my nanny an hour if she works more than two hours
My friends in Moscow have a nanny working 11 hours a day, five days a week. When the nanny worked part-time, they paid her 300 R per hour. After leaving for a full day, we agreed to reduce the hourly rate to 250 R. They pay about 55,000 R per month.
I pay my babysitter $15 an hour if she works two hours and $13 an hour if she works more.
Width="1920" height="1812" class=" outline-bordered" style="max-width: 960.0px; height: auto" data-bordered="true"> In St. Petersburg, nanny rates revolve around 300 R per hour. Cost limits can be set
How to know how much you can pay
When I found out how much a nanny cost in my city, I sat down at the table of income and expenses. On the one hand, I could go to work and receive a salary, on the other hand, part of this salary would go to a nanny.
It is important to consider that the child and the nanny need time to adapt. I suggest budgeting for babysitting a week or two before you need to go to work.
When we hired the nanny, I wasn't working, so we could only afford ten hours a week. I used this time to find a part-time job. Then a nanny for a son cost $ 10 per hour. I found a job for 15 hours a week at $20 an hour. Therefore, we increased the babysitter's employment to twenty hours a week.
Babysitting expectations
Expectations are ideas about what kind of person you want to see next to the child and what role he will play in the family. This will help determine the requirements for the nanny and her responsibilities.
A nanny can act as a caregiver, au pair or play companion for the child. It is important to determine what exactly your family needs. By themselves, these expectations will not form and, moreover, will not be filled.
Who can be a nanny in a family
| Role | expectations |
|---|---|
| caregiver | Cares for the child, teaches him self-care, conducts developmental classes and teaches discipline. Such a nanny may not agree to additional cleaning duties at home, even when the child is sleeping. |
| Au pair | Helps the family to cope with all household chores, including child care. But the baby is not her only concern. You should not expect from her the ability to invent games, expressively read poetry and sing lullabies. |
| Play Companion | This is a nanny for 2-4 hours a day who plays, walks, looks after, but does not perform the functions of teaching, discipline, toilet training or independent sleep |
caregiver
Cares for the child, teaches him self-care, conducts developmental classes and teaches discipline. Such a nanny may not agree to additional cleaning duties at home, even when the child is sleeping.
Au pair
Helps the family to cope with all household chores, including child care. But the baby is not her only concern. You should not expect from her the ability to invent games, expressively read poetry and sing lullabies.
The next step is to submit a job ad that details what you want from a nanny. In ads, parents often write qualitative characteristics, for example: responsible, active, calm, kind, affectionate.
But all people understand such qualities in different ways. Someone thinks that a “calm” nanny does not show emotions, does not rejoice with the child and does not have fun. For some, this means that she will not panic in a stressful situation and will quickly find a solution to the problem. And a "good" nanny is a nanny who doesn't forbid anything? Or who is attentive to the experiences of the child? I recommend deciphering the characteristics through actions in the declaration so that there are no ambiguous interpretations.
I decided that our nanny should be:
- Affectionate - does not scold the child for tears, hugs, carries in her arms.
- Active - invents games, runs with the baby in the park, dances, sings.
- Caring - observes the regime, knows the habits of the child.
babysitting duties
The list of duties is important for the nanny and the employer. Our first nanny didn't clean up toys and left dirty dishes. I was upset, but she was sure that this was simply not part of her duties.
My friend worked as a family companion during their holiday abroad. When she asked about the responsibilities, she got a very vague answer like "Spend time with the children, practice languages and sports with them." And two weeks later, it turned out that by "spend time with the kids," the parents meant a strict schedule of daily classes, not a floating schedule. These are all unspoken expectations of parents. It will be easier for everyone if you initially specify what exactly the nanny should do in the family.
If you have determined that you need a nanny-assistant, then it is worth describing her duties based on this role.
Be realistic about your to-do list. I use this rule: I don’t expect from the nanny what I don’t do myself. If I'm alone with my son all day, then I don't have time for general cleaning, so I don't demand this from the nanny either.
A nanny may be very eager to get a job, so she will agree to any list of duties. But there is a risk in this: she will get tired and not pay enough attention to the baby or quickly burn out emotionally.
It is important for me that the nanny has the strength and desire to smile at the baby, fool around with him and play hide and seek. To check that the nanny can handle the load, it is important to discuss everything at the beginning of her work: how the day went, what difficulties were, how tired she was. This will help to adjust responsibilities and build trust.
Here is a list of duties of a nanny who worked 20 hours a week for our family:
- Follow the routine.
- Feed.
- Play with the baby and create conditions for independent play.
- Read at least once a day.
- Walk at least once a day.
- Put on daytime sleep.
- Clean up after the child.
- Do small household chores (put dishes in the dishwasher and then unload it, sweep, fold clothes from the dryer).
Requirements for a nanny
I divided the requirements for a nanny into mandatory and desirable. I started my search for a nanny with those characteristics that were most important to me.
Examples of mandatory requirements for a nanny
| Requirement | Why is it important |
|---|---|
| own family | I have maternal experience. May help avoid burnout experienced by nannies |
| Work experience or your children | Knows the basics of childcare, can create a safe environment for the child at home and on the street, knows games and developmental techniques. Don't waste time learning |
| Looking for a permanent job | Frequent change of nanny is inconvenience for you and stress for the child |
| Higher or secondary specialized education | Profile education is important if there is no work experience or if you want the nanny to work with the child according to early development methods and know what manuals and materials are needed to organize classes |
| I do not smoke | Smoking is bad for your health. See a doctor to quit smoking |
| Recommendations | References from employers you can call. They will help save time during the interview and trial day. |
| Medical education, first aid courses | First aid courses will teach you what to do if a child chokes or burns his hand with boiling water, and how not to harm him before the ambulance arrives |
| Good physical shape and absence of chronic diseases | Working with a young child can be difficult if you have pressure or back problems. But not all chronic diseases will be an obstacle for the nanny if she knows how to take care of her health and what kind of stress will not harm her. |
| Not afraid of dogs, no allergy to pets | We have dogs, and because of this, there were problems with the nannies twice. Now I immediately ask about allergies and fears |
| Literate Russian | So that the baby does not learn new words with the wrong stress or pronunciation |
| Medical certificate | costs 9730 R, - 8858 R. Such analyzes are regularly taken by employees who care for the sick or children. Tests detect infections that pose a danger in close household contact and the fact of drug use |
| Certificate of no criminal record | To avoid hiring a former criminal. If the nanny is a citizen of Russia, a certificate can be obtained at public services |
| Russian citizenship or legal migration status | A nanny can be deported if she is not a Russian citizen and does not have a work permit. Even if the nanny has everything in order with the migration documents, it can be difficult to get a certificate of no criminal record. Searching through an agency does not guarantee that a foreign nanny will not suddenly leave home. Sometimes it happens that the nanny gets sick relatives or children in another country, and she leaves without warning either the agency or the family |
own family
I have maternal experience. May help avoid burnout experienced by nannies
Work experience or your children
Knows the basics of childcare, can create a safe environment for the child at home and on the street, knows games and developmental techniques. Don't waste time learning
Looking for a permanent job
Frequent change of nanny is inconvenience for you and stress for the child
Higher or secondary specialized education
Profile education is important if there is no work experience or if you want the nanny to work with the child according to early development methods and know what manuals and materials are needed to organize classes
Smoking is bad for your health. See a doctor to quit smoking
Good physical shape and absence of chronic diseases
Working with a young child can be difficult if you have pressure or back problems. But not all chronic diseases will be an obstacle for the nanny if she knows how to take care of her health and what kind of stress will not harm her.
Not afraid of dogs, no allergy to pets
We have dogs and because of this, there were problems with the nannies twice. Now I immediately ask about allergies and fears
Literate Russian
So that the baby does not learn new words with the wrong stress and pronunciation
Medical certificate
To be sure that the nanny will be able to cope with the duties and will not infect the child with infectious diseases. The nanny may already have a medical book and fluorography, or you can simply look for a candidate who is ready to undergo a medical examination at the hospital of your choice before going to work. In this case, you are responsible for the costs. In Moscow, in the laboratory "Invitro", the package of analyzes "My Healthy Nanny" costs 9730 R, in the Central Research Institute of Epidemiology - 8858 R.
Such analyzes are regularly taken by employees who care for the sick or children. Tests detect infections that pose a danger in close household contact and the fact of drug use
Russian citizenship or legal migration status
A nanny can be deported if she is not a Russian citizen and does not have a work permit. Even if the nanny has everything in order with the migration documents, it can be difficult to get a certificate of no criminal record. Searching through an agency does not guarantee that a foreign nanny will not suddenly leave home. Sometimes it happens that the nanny gets sick relatives or children in another country, and she leaves without warning either the agency or the family
Where and how to look for a nanny
I searched for a nanny through acquaintances, ad sites and social networks. Haven't tried agencies. Each method has pros and cons.
Search through friends- it is reliable, because there are recommendations from people you know well. It's free, but can take a long time, as good nannies rarely get fired.
While you may be close friends, your idea of the perfect nanny may differ. And there is also a risk of spoiling relationships with friends if the nanny is not to your liking. "Whom did you advise me?" - “What are you, this is the best nanny in the world!”
Search social networks can be free. In parenting groups, families sometimes try to find a job for their nanny if they no longer need her. You can make a post about finding a nanny yourself. In a post in a group, you do not need to indicate all the requirements and responsibilities, because it is long and boring to read - no one will master this post to the end, and it will be lost in the feed. It is better to post a photo of the child or the whole family to attract attention, and indicate the age of the child, employment and place of work.
How to advertise for a babysitter on social media
Long text
Post with a photo of a child or family to grab attention
Detailed description of responsibilities
Briefly about the child, responsibilities, place, so as not to tire the group members
Salary posted immediately
Discuss salary in person
Impersonal screaming appeal: “Looking for a nanny!!! Urgently!!!"
Reach out like a human, because this is not an ad site: “Experienced moms, please help in finding a nanny for my child”
After that, you will have to constantly monitor the Internet, respond quickly and take into account that recommendations in groups may be from people you do not know. This method may not be suitable if you have recently lived in this city. When we started looking for a nanny, we had just moved, so searching through social networks did not work for us: we simply didn’t know anyone in the city yet.
Through recruitment agencies search reliably, because they will check everything for you: a medical certificate, migration documents and a certificate of no criminal record. If you don't like the nanny or if she quits, the agency will offer a replacement during the term of the contract. His services cost 50-100% of a nanny's monthly salary. In Moscow, it will cost an average of 25-50 thousand rubles. Some agencies set a lower limit on the cost of selection, for example, 50% of the monthly salary, but not less than 25 thousand rubles.
The agency conducts an initial selection and sends resumes of candidates that meet your requirements. Through an agency, you can find a nanny faster than when looking for yourself, because you do not waste time checking documents and references. But you will still need to conduct an interview and trial day.
Sites with classified ads There are a lot of candidates, but the selection of resumes and verification of documents can take a long time. The advantage is that you can place an ad yourself and choose only from those who respond to the vacancy.
To do this, write an ad by which the candidate can easily understand whether he suits you or not.
How to write an ad
| Badly | Good |
|---|---|
| There is no specifics about the time and timing | I am looking for a full-time nanny from 9 to 18, starting on September 10 |
| Only qualitative characteristics: kind, responsible | Knows how to notice and sympathize when a child is sad. Do not shame the baby for tears. Not late |
| Too long list of requirements, no requirements at all | Enable required requirements. Desirable requirements to be discussed at the first telephone interview. A full list of requirements can scare off candidates or narrow down choices. |
| No job description other than the standard "baby care" | Prepare children's food, walk twice a day, play, conduct developmental activities (read, draw, sculpt), teach them to use the toilet. Household help: clean up after the baby |
| No salary: “We discuss payment individually” | Monthly salary 60 thousand rubles. Processing is paid - 150 R per hour |
| Place of work not specified | 10 minutes walk from metro station "Molodezhnaya" |
There is no specifics about the time and timing
Only qualitative characteristics: kind, responsible
Knows how to notice and sympathize when a child is sad. Do not shame the baby for tears. Not late
Too long list of requirements, no requirements at all
Enable required requirements. Desirable requirements to be discussed at the first telephone interview. A full list of requirements can scare off candidates or narrow down choices.
No job description other than the standard "baby care"
Prepare children's food, walk twice a day, play, conduct developmental activities (read, draw, sculpt), teach them to use the toilet. Household help: clean up after the baby
No salary: “We discuss payment individually”
Monthly salary 60 thousand rubles. Processing is paid - 150 R per hour
Place of work not specified
10 minutes walk from metro station "Molodezhnaya"
How to conduct an interview
I had 13 phone calls and 5 face-to-face meetings to find a nanny who is now with us. First, I found out if the schedule, salary and place of work were suitable. Then I was invited for an interview in a cafe near my house. I prepared for the meeting: I made a plan for a story about our family and prepared questions.
Ask the nanny to bring copies of documents to the meeting. If the required documents are not available, then do not consider the candidate further.
I composed questions based on a list of requirements, responsibilities and a description of the ideal image of a nanny. The interview took 40-60 minutes. I did all the interviews in ten days to make it easier to remember and compare the candidates. At each meeting, I took notes about my impressions.
What documents did I ask the nanny for:
- Passport or a copy of the passport - you need to look at all pages.
- Medical certificates, certificate of no criminal record.
- Diploma or copy.
- Employment book or a copy.
- Letters of recommendation with contacts of employers you can call.
- Agency contract.
- Migration documents.
Here are the questions I asked at my nanny interview.
Questions about requirements and responsibilities:
- Tell us about yourself, your family, children.
- What kind of education?
- Where did you work before becoming a nanny?
- Are there any chronic diseases and contraindications?
- Do you smoke?
- What is the hardest thing about working with children for you?
- What do you know about first aid?
- Driving license and car?
- Tell us about working in a previous family.
- Why quit?
- Describe a working day in a previous family.
- What games were played?
- How did you put the baby to sleep and feed?
- When should you call your parents?
- How do you feel about video surveillance?
Questions about proximity to the ideal image:
- The baby is crying because I left. What will you do?
- The baby does not want to eat. How do you persuade?
- The child hit his head and you see blood. Your actions?
- On the playground, kids quarrel over a toy. How do you do?
- A nanny from a neighbor's house asks about our family. What will you answer?
- How will you react to the tantrum?
- What do you feel when the baby cries?
- How did you understand that the child became attached to you?
- The kid hit you. How will you react?
- The child is angry because it is not possible to assemble the pyramid. What will you do?
- The kid was scared of the new toy. What do you think?
Arrange a trial day
The trial day is part of the interview, but I think it should be paid. On this day, I assessed the candidate's skills in practice. She paid attention to how the nanny gets to know her son, reacts to dogs, what she plays with the child and what she asks about life.
My son is not afraid of strangers, but gets upset when I leave. So I watched to see if the babysitter could distract the child while I warmed up dinner in the kitchen. At the end of the day, I asked the nanny if it was difficult for her and what could help her quickly adapt to our family.
How did I rate the babysitter trial day?
| Badly | Good |
|---|---|
| Late and didn't notify | Arrived five minutes early |
| Didn't ask about life | Asked about the child's life |
| Didn't say hello to the child | Greeted the child. Asked about baby's habits |