Nanny Information
Are you interested in becoming a nanny with Hilton Head Nannies? If so, you may have some questions:
- What does a Nanny do?
- What qualifications do I need to become a nanny?
- What hours does a Nanny typically work?
- What is a Nanny's Salary?
- How do you screen your clients?
- How do I apply to become a Nanny with Hilton Head Nannies?
What does a Nanny do?
The primary responsibility of a nanny is the complete care of their employer's children. No other duty, request, or responsibility should come first.
Typical duties of a nanny include but are not limited to:
- Tending to each child's basic physical needs
- Simple meal planning and preparation
- Laundry and clothing care for children*
- Organization of play activities and outings
- Organization of educational activities and projects
- Reading
- Social activities (birthday parties, play groups)
- Tidying up at the end of the appointment
Some permanent nannies are also willing to take on extra responsibilities around the house. These might include:
- Parent's laundry*
- Shopping and errands*
- Loading/unloading the dishwasher*
- Taking out the trash*
Every nanny's responsibilities are unique and should be negotiated prior to placement.
*These are jobs typically assumed by nannies placed in a permanent job with a family.
What qualifications do I need to become a Nanny?
Our Nannies must:
- Have a genuine love and respect for children
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Complete a 12 phase application process
- Pass a 3 tier interview process
- Be CPR certified or have a willingness to obtain certification
- Be First Aid certified or have a willingness to obtain certification
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Be willing to relocate* (Live-in Nannies Only)
- Be unmarried without children* (Live-in Nannies Only)
- Be willing to make a minimum commitment of one year** (Permanent Nannies Only)
- Have an excellent driving record
- Have verifiable child care experience
- Provide a minimum of three child care references
- Provide a minimum of three personal references
- Be in good general health with a statement from your doctor that you are healthy enough to have children in your care
- Have reliable transpertation
- Be willing to submit to random drug testing and alcohol testing
- Be willing to obtain Hilton Head Nannies training
Can I bring my child with me to a nanny job?
Our policy is that we do not work with nannies who must bring their own children with them to work each day. Because our clients are paying for individualized attention for their children, we must require that nannies treat this as a professional position. In return, you will be provided with the courtesy, respect and compensation of a professional childcare provider.
What hours do nannies typically work?
This, too, is dependent on what kind of position you are seeking. Our part-time, flex nannies have very flexible schedules which is perfect for college students, mothers, or those looking to pick up a side job. You simply take the jobs you want, so you set your own schedule.
If you are looking for a permanent job, it will depend on the needs of the family. Nannies typically work Monday through Friday. While each work agreement is unique, most nannies work 40-60 hours per week.
Nannies in permanent jobs usually receive 1-2 weeks paid vacation, as well as 7 paid holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Sometimes New Year's Eve and the Friday after Thanksgiving are also offered.
What do nannies typically make?
A nanny's salary is dependent on several factors:
- Previous experience
- Education in the field
- The number of children
- The nanny's responsibilities
- The hours nanny is expected to work each week
Our part-time flex nannies are paid an hourly rate based on their experience.
The beginning salary for permanent nannies just entering the field ranges from $250-$400 for a live-in nanny. More experienced nannies are paid $350-800. Most live-out nannies charge by the hour.
What are some of the benefits of working with Hilton Head Nannies?
Hilton Head Nannies is pleased to offer many incentives for choosing our agency:
- We offer national recruitment and placements.
- We personalize our search for you. We interview our nannies and families extensively so that we can make the best matches - our goal is for our families to retain their nannies long term!
- Consultations on setting up your resume and the start of a portfolio
- A detailed work agreement that can be customized to the specifications agreed upon by you and the family
- Personalized service with you and the family at heart
- A detailed Nanny notebook that contains everything needed for effective communication between the nanny and family
- Educational and networking resources for nannies
- Ongoing support for both the family and the nanny - we are here to help!
- A family registry that enables us to present you to some of the finest families nationwide!
- We have 10+ years of experience within the nanny industry and possess a wealth of knowledge that will be helpful to you on your journey as "Nanny".
How do I become a Nanny with Hilton Head Nannies?
The first step in applying with Hilton Head Nannies is to fill out our Online Nanny Application. After you complete and submit the Application, we ask that you send a recent photo of yourself to:
children@hiltonheadnannies.com
Once both of these items are received, a Placement Coordinator will contact you to set up a telephone interview. Once you have passed the initial screening phase, we will forward a Background Search Form to you. When we receive this permission to conduct a background check back from you, and we have been in touch with your references, we will begin presenting you to families.
We will thoroughly check your employment history, childhood employment history, DMV records, criminal records, and personal references to ensure that you possess the qualities essential to being a good nanny. We will also require a signed health form from your doctor stating that you do not have any communicable diseases and that you are physically capable of caring for children.
To learn more about a rewarding career as a Nanny with Hilton Head Nannies, please call us at (843) 342-5673 and ask to speak with one of our Placement Coordinators.
