Job Descriptions and Expectations (A Handy Guide for In-home Work)

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When you're accepting a position or hiring the right person for your home it is important to know who should take responsibility for what. In any 'normal workplace' there is a job description for each position, it should be no different for someone who works within someones house. If you are a babysitter, cleaner, nanny, household assistant, housekeepers, mothers help, you need to know what is expected of you and what you are able to say "no" to.

As an employer you need to be aware of when you are asking too much. Working within a home makes the over all working relationship slightly different to that of someone working within a company, office, school or other workplaces. Be aware of this as you negotiate duties, pay, hours and expectations. When working within a home the boundaries are slightly different however this does not mean professionalism and general standards of working relationships and duties go out the window.









Before accepting a position as a babysitter, cleaner, nanny, household assistant, housekeepers, mothers help or employing the right person for your home make sure you cover and agree on the following:

- Min to Max amount of hours in a week
- Rate per hour/week
- Extra rates such as overnight fees, multiple children fees and weekend rates
- Holidays and sick pay or time off outlined
- Expectations
- Duties and job description
- Extra duties you require above and beyond the job description
- Family rules and important notes
- Special requirements
- Confidentiality

I have plenty more information ready to go on the website so keep up to date with us and read more soon!

Happy hiring and working!