How to Become a Private Nanny
The parents in this age and day are mostly both bread earners for their families. It has become extremely hard for one person to earn and feed the family as the economic conditions have worsened over the last decade or so.
This situation has actually meant that there is a greater demand of nanny to take care of children who are at home in absence of parents while they are at work. Private nannies are often a reliable solution in such situations.
It is a reasonably well paying career and if you are happy to deal with children and can perform some basic chores at home, you can become a private nanny. It is a job which is not very easy though as you are expected to work hard and need to be committed.
Instructions
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Study
Although there is no need to have any formal education in most places, it is best that one acquires it. There are courses that allow you to have specific skills that are required for nannies. This will help you to understand how it works and will also be useful for potential employers as they will know that their baby will be handled by someone who is well versed in the field.
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Gain Experience
Get some experience in the field. The best way to do this is to join a day care centre where you can do this in a collective manner. You will hone your skills and will learn how to deal with certain situations and once you are all on your own without any support. This will also reflect well on the resume and people are more willing to deal with someone with prior experience.
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Know the Going Rate
Study what sort of fee is being charged in the market and adjust yours accordingly. You do not want to overcharge as this will be a turn off. However, you also do not want to under charge as well and create a balance. Initially you may have to charge lesser than what you would ideally like but once you gain experience, you can name your price.
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Advertise
You should advertise your services once you have gained some experience. This will let parents know that you are available and are likely going to get more work with the help of good advertisement. The best way to go about it is through local newspapers.
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Register with a Placement Service
There are many services that place nannies with their registered clients. Registering with such a service can help you get more work and can be especially useful in the start. A part of your remuneration will be charged by the service so while you put forward your terms, make sure that you keep that in mind.
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