As a live-in nanny, you have the unique opportunity to become an integral part of a family's daily life. This arrangement can be incredibly rewarding, but it also requires a careful balance of personal and professional boundaries. Just like in any workplace, maintaining professionalism is crucial for a healthy and successful working relationship. Here are some best practices to help you navigate this unique dynamic.
Discover how employing rotational nannies can transform the dynamics of your busy family life. With two dedicated caregivers, you unlock a realm of benefits that ensure consistent, high-quality care without the looming threat of caregiver burnout. Dive into the advantages, from uninterrupted 24/7 coverage to the flexibility that accommodates your ever-evolving schedule. Explore the financial considerations, navigating California's labor laws with ease to create a sustainable childcare solution that caters to both your family's needs and the welfare of your caregivers.
Sheena is fun, laid back nanny/ baby nurse residing in South Florida. Sheena has worked in the medical field for over 15 years as a nurse. She has 21 years of experiences working as a Nanny and/or Newborn Care Specialist/Baby Nurse.
Becoming a high-profile nanny can be challenging, but it's possible with the right combination of skills, experience, and reputation. Here are some steps you can take to increase your visibility and establish yourself as a high-profile nanny.
Lets Talk About Reference Letters. Why you need them. How to get them. What to do with them when you get them.
Jasmine is one of our rockstar on call, back up, date night, whatever you need amazing nanny in New York City. Words cannot describe what an incredible child care provider Jasmine is. She's not only super reliable and dependable but every family that we've ever placed her with has sang her praises.
Please give a warm welcome to the newest member of the MMCCS family and congratulate Libby on her new role with an incredible MMCCS family!
We get asked all the time what our best suggestions on how to catch the eye of that agency you are trying to register with. Top five tips to help you kick that door down!
How to ask for time off when you are afraid to ask for time off! 5 tips to make that conversation less awkward.
Hannah is originally from Medina, NY where is she is the oldest of three children. She is a skilled childcare provider who strives to incorporate a structured interactive environment to promote growth and development. Hannah creates and provide hands on and creative activities to engage and stimulate children. She has years of experience with multiple families and children which has allowed her to become adaptable to various environments and children’s needs.
If you plan on hiring an employee to work in your home, it’s essential to know who you’re hiring. Background and reference checks can give you confidence that their criminal and personal history are free and clear of anything alarming. Our friends at Homework Solutions weigh in on what families should be checking just like Modern Minder Minders check. Read more here!
The American Rescue Plan Act- What's the Impact? Brought to you by our friends at Homework Solutions. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law on March 11, 2021, offering much needed financial relief to employers and employees alike. This $1.9 Trillion bill is intended to address the financial impact of COVID-19 by offering unemployment benefits, expanding tax credits, and addressing some outstanding tax questions from relief bills passed in the year since the pandemic began. Here we take a look at sections of this bill which are most likely to impact household employers as well as the caregivers and domestic workers who keep so many households running smoothly.
Maraiah is born and raised in Venice California. She has been a professional nanny since 2011 and has been working children ever since she can remember through youth counseling. She really enjoys working with all ages but prefers if given the choice to care for children age newborn to toddlers. Maraiah is talented and a kindhearted professional nanny who is innovative, creative and willing to introduce new and creative ideas and techniques of learning.
How do I become a celebrity Nanny? How do get I get a job with a high profile family in Los Angeles? How do I become a nanny? We receive Phone calls and emails that ask these questions on the regular. However, this is only a small piece of the big nanny picture when trying to become a nanny in Los Angeles.
Say hello to our bright light Lizzy as our spotlight ! Lizzy is originally from a small town outside of Buffalo, NY called Medina. Lizzy has been a nanny and provided child care for many families for the past 10 years. She holds an A.S. Liberal Arts from Genesee Community College with her course work in Early Childhood Development. She has experience working with children from ages 6 months to 11 years of age.
FREE download! Know your level of comfort when it comes to having someone come into your home. This amazing info graphic from the Association of Premiere Nanny Agencies saves families time and worry so everyone is on the same page.
Don’t Need Full-Time Childcare? Eight Tips For Hiring A Part-Time Nanny
Finding a part-time nanny can be frustrating. There are a lot of factors to consider when finding a part-time nanny. We have come up with 8 tips for hiring a part-time nanny.
Say hello to our bright light Jennifer as our spotlight nanny for July 2020! Jenn came to Modern Minders by way of referral. She is one of our outstanding on-call sitters (most requested) and over all is just such a positive soul.
Finding a nanny can be an overwhelming process for a family. Agencies can provide many services that care.com or Sittercity cannot. Some families choose the DIY option for hiring a nanny, however many families are realizing that online services can be more of a headache then they signed up for. That’s where agencies come in.
The nanny’s letter of recommendation from her former employer is an important part of her “Nanny Portfolio,” a collection of materials including her resume, work history, educational certifications, and examples of her work that the nanny often uses to help ‘sell’ herself to prospective employers in the job interview. Our partners and Homework Solutions have you covered!
We have put together our top list of favorite books that address some tough topics about race, tolerance and social injustice that have helped our own family; curated by some of our incredible nannies.
Modern Minders understands that the Covid-19 has affected families across the world in many different ways. One of the biggest challenges has been finding quality childcare. Telework and working remotely has become the norm with many companies not only allowing their employees to work remotely, some even extending this option indefinitely. Nannies are finding themselves faced with a different type of challenge then they’re used to.
Ever wonder what the difference between a nanny and a babysitter is? Although these two positions might seem like they are identical, the truth is they’re not. We’ve come up with a list of five key differences between nannies and babysitters that will help you in your quest to finding what fits best for your family.
Our Founder Kate will be reevaluating and adjust based on guidance from the health department, CDC and other resources regularly and will keep you updated as additional information becomes available. Please find below information and guidance regarding the new Coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, first identified in late December 2019. COVID-19 is spread through close person-to person contact, which directly affects the domestic workers industry.
Virtual interview options like Zoom, Skype, Facetime, Google Hangout, and Whataspp interviewing has become the norm. Just because these interviews aren’t in person, doesn’t mean they should be taken any less seriously. 5 Tips to Nail that virtual Interview Like the Pro You Are!
Between strollers, extra bags, keeping children occupied before, during and after the flight we have complied a helpful list of tips and tricks to aid even the most seasoned traveler. Whether is be by car, by plane or boat we have got you covered! We asked some our travel nannies their go to advise and these 10 tips rang true in our survey. check them out!