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Business
6/25/2016 at 10:48 AM
Hiring a nanny makes you an employer and even if they work as a subcontractor, you have to treat hiring a nanny as you would any other professional. Nannies are not babysitters. I have had two nannies that job-share a full time position for over 2 years now and they are valuable members of my team.
Just like any other job make sure yiu know exactly what is expected of them, write down a job description so prospective hires know what they are applying for.
Also put a great deal of thought into the pay you are offering. Having responsibility for your home and children is not a minimum wage job and you normally won't attract applicants with that amount, even if there are other perks.
Just my 2 cents.