daily or hourly rate for part time helper

[Anonymous]

I need someone two days a week to bring and pick up my child from preschool and bring her home for lunch, nap and playtime. Hours would be 8:30-3:30 or 4:30. During the time our child is at school and napping, I want our helper to do chores around the house (putting messes away, organizing kids rooms, kitchen clean up, laundry, etc.) What would be a good rate to advertise for this in my ad? Do I need to pay gas also?

[Anonymous]

25/hr, but you can always find cheaper if you want.

[Anonymous]

If you pay appropriately, maybe she won't charge you gas and wear and tear on her car. Some people will want to use your car, not their car.

[Anonymous]

Op, don't listen to the first poster. $25/hr is not a reasonable rate for what you need, she just seems hell bent on trying to convince people here that if you pay less, you are a nasty cheap b**ch.

You should be able to find a wonderful candidate for $16-18/hr. Once you clarify the actual end time (an hour can make a big difference to some people) your position would be perfect for someone looking to supplement another PT job. Reimburse for mileage at the federal rate, I believe it is 56 cents per mile and have an extra car seat available so that it does not need to be taken out/re-installed each week.
-Be realistic with your expectations for housekeeping chores as well. Keep in mind, though LO may be in school for 3 hours, with travel back and forth, nanny's time may be cut down to 2-2.5 hours.
-Have a set list of tasks that MUST be done, and then come up with some optional "projects" if she has a bit more time one day.
-Also remember that your nanny will need a break, don't ask her to complete so many tasks that she never gets to sit down.
As long as you approach this from a mutually beneficial and respectful place, you should have no problems.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

You should be able to find a wonderful candidate for $16-18/hr. Once you clarify the actual end time (an hour can make a big difference to some people) your position would be perfect for someone looking to supplement another PT job. Reimburse for mileage at the federal rate, I believe it is 56 cents per mile and have an extra car seat available so that it does not need to be taken out/re-installed each week.
-Be realistic with your expectations for housekeeping chores as well. Keep in mind, though LO may be in school for 3 hours, with travel back and forth, nanny's time may be cut down to 2-2.5 hours.
-Have a set list of tasks that MUST be done, and then come up with some optional "projects" if she has a bit more time one day.
-Also remember that your nanny will need a break, don't ask her to complete so many tasks that she never gets to sit down.
As long as you approach this from a mutually beneficial and respectful place, you should have no problems.

Agree with all of this except for the rate. OP is asking for 14-16 hours per week. That's very part time. Depending on the OP's location, I'd be inclined to start at the higher end of the range this PP suggested.

[Anonymous]

Op, don't listen to the first poster. $25/hr is not a reasonable rate for what you need, she just seems hell bent on trying to convince people here that if you pay less, you are a nasty cheap b**ch.

You should be able to find a wonderful candidate for $16-18/hr. Once you clarify the actual end time (an hour can make a big difference to some people) your position would be perfect for someone looking to supplement another PT job. Reimburse for mileage at the federal rate, I believe it is 56 cents per mile and have an extra car seat available so that it does not need to be taken out/re-installed each week.
-Be realistic with your expectations for housekeeping chores as well. Keep in mind, though LO may be in school for 3 hours, with travel back and forth, nanny's time may be cut down to 2-2.5 hours.
-Have a set list of tasks that MUST be done, and then come up with some optional "projects" if she has a bit more time one day.
-Also remember that your nanny will need a break, don't ask her to complete so many tasks that she never gets to sit down.
As long as you approach this from a mutually beneficial and respectful place, you should have no problems.

This poster is correct. The only thing to add is that you don't pay mileage for her commute. You only should pay the federal rate for driving done on the job.