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What does a Nanny do?
Although it varies from placement to placement, most nannies
live in with their families and provide basic child care for
the children. In addition to basic play and teaching activities,
errands, and picking up children from school, nannies are
often required to do light housecleaning and child related
cooking and cleaning.
The family not only depends on the nanny to help the children
through their daily routines but also to instill a sense of
responsibility, discipline, and basic values. In terms of
pay, responsibilities, and rewards, a nanny is much more than
just a babysitter. Typically a nanny works five twelve hour
days a week with two consecutive days off. A nanny stays with
a family for a minimum of one year.
How
Much Will I Earn?
At Oregon Nannies our nannies usually earn a minimum of $200
a week. Most salaries are in the $300 to $400 range with a
few going as high as $1000. Since your room, board, and car
are provided at no cost by the family, this is an excellent
way to save money. Nannies get two consecutive days off each
week with a two week vacation (usually paid) per year. Although
Oregon Nannies will provide assistance in negotiating with
your family, you are free to negotiate your salary, benefits,
and schedule to your own satisfaction. Oregon Nannies. does
not receive a cut or percentage of your salary. Our services
are totally paid for by a fee we charge the family.
Where
will I be Working?
The largest demand for nannies is on the east coast of the
United States. Oregon Nannies places most of its nannies in
Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey followed by California
and Oregon. However if you are interested in a particular
location, Oregon Nannies can also help. As a member of the
International Nannies Association, we will contact other member
nanny agencies across the country and try to make a match
for you. You will not be charged for this service.
Who
Pays for my Travel Expenses?
Some agencies require a nanny to pay all or part of her travel
expenses. Families who retain Oregon Nannies pay for all expenses
involved in transportation, including interviews. If a nanny
quits before the end of her contracted term, however, she
may be liable for her own return transportation costs.
How
Does the Selection Process Work?
Oregon Nannies prides itself on matching motivated nannies
with responsible families. We look for nannies who are mature
and good with children, and we look for families that are
stable and friendly. The people we work with not only accept
our nannies into their homes, they treat them as a member
of their family. Our application process is one of the most
comprehensive in the industry. This enables the family to
commit to a particular nanny before she even leaves Oregon
and allows us to stand behind our nannies.
As
an Oregon Nanny, you choose positions in which you are interested.
We will then send out your application packet to those families
and arrange for telephone interviews. Normally, the interview
process takes from one to two weeks, during which time you
will get to know your new family very well.
After
Placement What Kind of Support Will I Receive?
We will stay in contact with you and your family throughout
your stay. Oregon Nannies also provides a nanny network that
puts you in touch with other nannies from Oregon in your area.
What
is Oregon Nannies' guarantee?
If either you or your family are unhappy during your first
60 days, either of you may terminate your contract. We will
then replace the nanny, and we will try to place you with
another family.
We
look forward to working with you.
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