Knowing the Different Nanny Types

It may be clear for some that nannies are really essential to cope with one’s daily living. Nanny services are the answer to most families needs to have someone take care of the children while the parents are temporarily away.Before going to a nanny agency to have a solution for your needs, one must have a clear picture in mind of the ideal nanny according to their preference. This is really essential so that one would not commit the mistake of hiring a nanny that would just fall short of their qualifications.

Are there different types of nannies? Well the answer to that is a definite yes, and to give one the correct idea; here are the kinds of nannies that you may want to know about.

Part-time Nanny- is a babysitter that works on call. One needs to have a flexible tie in order to cope with the family’s schedule.

Full-time Nanny- is the one that works on a certain time-frame, and regularly reports for work.

Live-in or Live-out Nanny- this type varies depending on your choice, whether one wants a nanny that stays in the house or a nanny that leaves the house when the employers are already in.

Professional Nanny- is a person who has acquired the skills of being an effective baby sitters from the experience of doing the job for a certain period of time.

Beginner- is actually the opposite of an experienced Nanny.

Educated Nanny- is a person who doesn’t just have an experience but has also earned a certification on Basic Life Support, Firs-Aid or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.

If one has finally formulated the kind of nanny that the family would need, then it’s time to proceed to a nanny agency and hire the nanny of your choice.

Nannies, ask your employer about nanny cam!

Using a nanny cam while the parents are out is now a big issue. Since parents want to make sure that their nannies are doing well on their job, they would put nanny cams all over their house without even telling it to their baby sitters. So if there’s a nanny cam, how would you, as a nanny, deal with it? What questions should you ask to protect yourself from unwanted surveillance?

As a professional nanny you understand very well that the parents only wants to protect their children but the big question is, how about your right to privacy?

Questions you can ask to your prospective employer:

1. As if there’s any camera in the house.

As a matter of fact, you don’t need to wait until the agency or your prospective employer tells you that the house has nanny cams. Go ask it yourself, it is not that you have something to hide, but it is a measure of protecting yourself from abusive surveillance. Be guided by the existing local laws on home surveillance. You will know your and your prospective employer's limitations on the subject of home surveillance. As in any job, it is always smart to start on the right steps.

2. Ask if the nanny cam is installed in your assigned room.

The law definitely prohibits putting hidden cameras in areas where privacy can be violated. There should also be no spy cameras in the bathroom or dressing room.

3. Ask if the nanny cam is connected to the internet.

It’s not like being too nosey. It’s just a way to make you feel confident that the parents are aware of anything you are doing whenever they are away.

There’s no harm in asking these question. Juts make sure to explain them your reason why you want to know the answers and assure them that you don’t mind having a nanny cam on their house.