Nanny

Job duties

Original text, as filed with the Department of Labor.

General duties: The Nanny is to provide responsible care for a newborn and a four-year old child.

Childcare & Development

Gentle Guidance: In no event will the children be allowed to engage in any activity deemed dangerous by the parents or the nanny. The children are not to be spanked, hit, or touched with force for transgressions.

Naps: The nanny will ensure that children follow the nap schedule and routine provided by the parents.

Meals & Snacks: The nanny will arrange for full meals three times per day, healthy snacks twice per day, and bottles as needed.

Time Outside: The nanny will spend at least 90 minutes each day outside with the children, weather permitting in the backyard of parent homes or parent-approved parks. The nanny will ensure adequate sun or rain/snow protection for the children.

Regular Updates: The nanny will provide the parents with a daily update via text, photo, or video.

Transportation: The children will not be transported without the parents’ prior consent and instruction. All transportation will be with the parent's vehicle and with a proper car seat provided and approved by parents.

Domestic Duties

Dishes/Bottles: The nanny is responsible for the daily cleaning of all bottles, cups, dishes, etc., that are used by the children. The nanny will put dirty dishes in the dishwasher and run the appropriate cycle.

Kitchen Cleaning: The nanny will vacuum and/or sweep under the kitchen tables and wipe down tables and countertops after eating, as needed.

Play Areas: The nanny will pick up toys and clothes daily in the children’s play areas (including the children’s rooms, play room, living room, and outside) and rotate toys periodically.

Other Domestic Duties: The nanny will be responsible for certain other domestic duties as reasonably requested by the parents, including packing the children for trips and organizing the children’s bedroom.

Other Responsibilities

Guidelines for Releasing Children: The nanny will not release children to any relative, neighbor, family friend, or friend’s parent without the parents’ direct authorization to do so.

No Guests Without Consent: The nanny may not have guests over to the home without the prior consent of the parents.

Emergency Protocol: In the event of an emergency, the nanny will immediately call 911 and then notify the parents.

Supplies & Equipment: The parents will provide necessary supplies and equipment, including proper car seats and adequate sun or rain/snow protection (e.g., sunscreen, jackets).

Requirements

Benefits and conditions