Although no two jobs are the same, we've created a standard ''job outline'' for a nanny to help you if you are not sure which tasks nannies will do. When you contact us to detail your requirements we can work together to provide a tailored job description to suit your needs.

Sample Job Description

General Requirements

• Provide a happy, safe and stimulating environment for the child/children in your care.
• Plan, prepare and provide indoor and outdoor activities that develop the physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills of the children.
• Liaise on a regular basis with the parents and communicate any problems concerns or difficulties.

Daily Requirements

• Accompany any children to school.
• Help with any homework.
• Arrange and participate in social activities e.g. playgroup.
• Plan, prepare and cook simple meals.
• Prepare baby's feeds and sterilize equipment.
• Clean surfaces and floor after messy play and meal times.
• Tidy away toys after activities and encourage children to participate in this.
• Bath children and prepare for bed.
• Report accidents, illness and incidents at the end of each day, or immediate in an emergency.
• Keep a record of all messages and pass them on.

Weekly Requirements

• Wash and iron children's clothes and bed linen.
• Vacuum, dust and tidy children's bedroom and play area. Wash and sterilize toys.
• Review petty cash kitty and write and expenditure in book (to be kept with kitty)

Regular Requirements

• Reserve time to discuss with parents children's development, future events and related issues.

Occasional Requirements

• Give medication as directed by parents and record amount and time given
• Take children to G.P. clinic and dentist as necessary.