Once a decision has been made to hire a nanny, the first question you need to answer is: Live-in or live-out? Your answer must take in consideration several aspects, mainly about your residence, your working hours and your life style.
1. Is your home large enough to accommodate another person living there?
2. Is it located on or close to a bus route?
3. Do you live in a small community far from the big city?
4. Do you work regular hours or shift work?
5. Can you afford a live-out nanny’s salary?
6. Can you live with a live-in nanny in your home?
Many parents contact a nanny agency to discuss and assess their needs for childcare and the availability of personnel to perform these duties.
A professional counselor can help you determine the possibilities available and the advantages and disadvantages of the available solutions.
Let’s evaluate the pros and cons of the Live-in Nanny.
Live-in nannies positions in Canada is the domain federal of foreigners brought here under the Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP). Generally, they are 25 to 40 years of age, with work experience or training pertaining to child care.
PROS:
1. Flexibility to match your working schedule
2. Salary that start at the minimum wage set by the provincial government
3. Available to travel with you when needed
4. Does not have a second job to worry about
CONS:
1. Cultural differences
2. Loss of privacy in your own home
3. Somewhat limited English language skills
The vast majority of live-out nannies are “past” live-ins who applied and obtained a permanent resident status in Canada after serving 2 years as a live-in under the LCP. Generally speaking you can expect an improved English language skills and Canadian work experience with Canadian references.
PROS:
1. Verifiable employment track record
2. Total privacy restored in your home
CONS:
1. Higher salary expectations ($15 per hour is the average)
2. May have emergencies at home and could miss working days
3. Expectations of better working conditions and more working benefits.
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