Service Details

Nannies Amore.com has provided general job description and salary ranges for your benefit.  These job descriptions are to act as a general guideline.  Job duties may vary from household to household;as each family will have unique needs.

Note:  Nannies Amore.com is not a placement agency.  This site acts only as a hiring tool.  The salaries listed is not what we charge.  The salary is to be determined by the employee and employer themselves.

Nannies      Governess     Babysitters     Newborn Specialists

Senior Care     Pet Sitting     Chefs     Housekeeper/Maid     Tutors

Job Descriptions

Nannies

Nannies are child care specialists who provide care for children in the employer’s home. Nannies are hired to provide long term child care for one family. They are capable of caring for children of all age groups. Nannies work directly for a family, not for a school or organization.

Nannies are responsible for the basic needs of a child. Duties may include preparing meals, feeding, hygienic needs, some household duties, education appropriate for developmental age, and social interaction.

Most nannies are a high school graduate who has received further training in childcare and development. Some nannies have gone through formal nanny training and are certified. Courses a nanny may have attended include child psychology, first aide, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), creative play, and family dynamics.

A governess is an individual who has a minimal of a bachelor degree.  A governess combines the role of a nanny and a teacher. Salaries are usually higher than a nanny. Most governesses care for school age children.

Salary-The median salary for a nanny ranges from $300-700 a week.  Salaries vary depending on full-time, part-time, live-in, live-out, responsibilities, number of children, and experience.

Benefits- Full- time nannies, who work 40 hours a week can expect to, receive some benefits along with their standard weekly pay rates.  For both live-in and live-out full time nannies, benefits include two weeks paid vacation per year, paid days off or bonus for major holiday, and health insurance.  Live-in nannies get the additional benefit of room and board, including their own room, and sometimes private bathroom, as well.  Some employers will provide a car to help complete responsibilities.  Nannies get paid overtime or paid time off to compensate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours a week.

Babysitter

A babysitter provides supervisory/ custodial care of children typically on a part-time or as needed basis. No special training or background is required. However, the babysitter should be able to respond to a crisis situation, communicate with parents, and have basic first aide skills.

Salary- Pay rates vary from minimum wage to $20 an hour.

Housekeeper/Maid

Housekeeper/Maids are responsible for the general tidiness and cleaning of the assigned interior of the home. General duties would include dusting, polishing, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, and sometimes cooking. Responsibilities should be specified during the interview process.

Salary- minimum wage to $15 an hour. They may offer a flat rate for occasional scheduled cleaning. Pay is also adjusted if the housekeeper/maid is going to live-in or live-out.

Pet Care Providers

Most people consider their pets as part of the family, and want the best possible care for them while away. Pet owners once had limited options for their animals when away from home. Not anymore. Today they can turn to in-home professionals for all their pet needs. Keeping your pet in his/hers own environment eliminates stress for your pet, and exposure to parasites and viruses that can be acquired in kennels or other pet facilities. Pet care provider services often include bathing, grooming, walking, retrieving mail, and watering plants. On our site you may find professional certified pet sitters. Individuals can become certified through associations such as, National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS).

Salary-rates vary from $10-25 based on location, frequency, and duration of a particular job.

Chef

A chef is hired to prepare meals according to the employer’s preference. It may include preparing a hot meal for dinner or preparing meals that can be warmed during the week. Some chefs specialize in specific diets for example, ethnic meals, diabetic, and weight loss programs. Some chefs are available for dinner parties.

Salary- rates vary from $12-35 an hour depending on experience, education, and responsibilities.

Senior Care/Personal Assistant (Non-Medical)

Senior care providers are responsible for caring for the basic needs of an individual. The care provider usually acts as a companion and provides support. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting meals, housekeeping, shopping, and accompanying the senior during visits to appointments. Responsibilities may vary upon need of the individual.

Salary-$7-15 an hour

Newborn Specialist

A newborn specialist is a unique caretaker that specializes in newborn care. They help families with the transition of new family dynamics. They help families by providing an extra hand while the mother is recovering after childbirth. They assist new parents in feeding techniques, breastfeeding support, and newborn education. Their responsibilities consist of, but not limited to bathing, feeding, and general needs of the newborn. A newborn specialist usually has training in newborn care, infant CPR certified, and knowledgeable of childhood development.

Salary-$50-350 a day, rates are higher if there is more than one child.

Tutors

A tutor is a private instructor who teaches a specific educational subject or skill to an individual student. On our site you will find tutors that teach elementary to University curriculums. You will also find tutors of specific skills/talents such as, piano to cooking instruction.

Fees-$15-50 an hour

Benefits

By law, employers are not required to offer benefits such as health insurance and paid vacations to household employees.  An employer may opt to offer such benefits to their employee(s), but should be discussed directly between employer and employee.  Offering benefits to your household employee will help make the position more desirable and will most likely keep them employeed longer.
Benefits may include the following:
Worker's compensation - This is a state administered employee insurance system.  It is for employees who become ill or get injured on the job.  It allows them to gain access to benefits for necessary medical care.  Workers Compensation protects the employer by requiring employees to agree not to sue for job acquired illness or injury.  Most states require a household employer to carry a worker's compension and/or disability policy if the employer employs someone on a full/part-time basis.
Health Insurance - This is another benefit employers can offer by paying  a percentage of the employee's health insurance.  This benefit is tax deductable for the employer.

Overtime - This is a Federal law that states that overtime is to be paid to all liveout household employee positions after 40 hours per week at 1 1/2  times the hourly wage.  Each state law varies. We recommend you contact your states Department of Labor.

Minimum wage - In accordance to the Federal Labor Standards Acts, all household employees must be paid at least minimum wage.  Each state may vary in rates.

Don't forget employers of full time household employees must withhold taxes from the employee wages for Social Security and Medicare.  It is the employer's decision to also withhold federal and state income taxes for the employee, according to IRS Publication 926.   NanniesAmore.com would like to refer you to the experts in this area GTM household emlpoyment experts. www.gtm.com