nanny recruitment process

Here's how the process works, step-by-step. Please read the below and click here to schedule a call.

THE KICK-OFF

When you first call we'll ask you several questions to help us better understand your needs.You can answer many of these same questions on our online questionnaire.

The majority of our experienced caregivers are looking for:

  • reimbursement of $25/hour ($30/hour when caring for two or more; rate may also vary with duties & nanny's skill and experience) (click here for more on how much to pay a nanny)

  • overtime paid past standard workweek, weekends and major public holidays

  • 10 paid time off (PTO) days annually plus major public holidays are paid days off or paid overtime.

  • 5 sick days for full-time employees

New York City guidelines for domestic worker employers can be found here.

PAINLESS PAPERWORK

Once you're ready to proceed, we'll ask you to sign and email back our Agency Agreement form. 

Shortly after that, we'll send you a tailored Job Description and Caregiver Profiles on candidates we've selected for you. We’ll do our best to make sure every candidate is compassionate, qualified and ready to work at reasonable rates. 

NANNY and housekeeper INTERVIEWS

After reviewing the profiles, we'll help you arrange interviews with the most promising candidates. We'll set times that work for your schedule, possibly scheduling multiple interviews in one day if convenient.

If the interview is successful we wil help you schedule a trial at your early convenience. Read our blog post here on conducting a successful nanny trial.

SCREENING & BACKGROUND CHECKS

We will provide you with contact information for the candidates’ previous employers and we will run a criminal background check on the candidate should you decide to move foward with a candidate.

THE FAMILY-NANNY AGREEMENT 

Now that the interviews are behind you and you've found the perfect nanny, the next, and very important, step is to iron out a work agreement that works for you and your new caregiver.

This document includes specifics on your nanny's duties, her salary, work hours, paid time off (PTO) days, and more.

The more clearly defined this agreement is the fewer misunderstandings are likely to happen down the road.

Don't worry, we'll discuss each aspect of this document with you when the time comes. Moreover, you and your nanny can always revise the agreement.

AFTER "DAY ONE" 

Once your nanny has begun working in your home, we'll check in periodically with her and with you to make sure everything's going well. We are in a perfect position to help solve any misunderstandings that may pop up early on, so please call when you need us.

Please read the below and feel free to call (917-628-5392) or email us with any questions.