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[quote=Anonymous]So I have a lovely, energetic nanny who goes above and beyond for the most part. She’s been with us for a few months and there hasn’t been any issues except for her phone usage.

For example, I’ve asked her to do light baby related chores (in her contract), but I’m frequently finding them not done. Bottles are left in the sink, the nursery diaper pail is never taken out and his laundry is never started or finished.

When she puts our son down for a nap, she will snuggle with him but have her phone on with bright lights in his face. I’ve asked her to not do this multiple times. When I come out of my office, she’s often sitting on the couch, on her phone.

Also for the record I relieve her for a 30 minute, paid lunch break and take my son on my lunch break. I also take my son to nurse or play with him on my breaks too so she gets 1 30 min paid break and two shorter paid breaks per day.

When I ask her to not be on her phone when putting him down for a nap, she says she does it to stay awake. I’m not sure what else I can say to this. It’s part of the job to ensure she is awake enough to perform her duties. I make sure she gets enough rest breaks if needed but I’m not sure how else I can do this, short of asking her to put her phone away at the beginning of her shift and not check it.

There is nothing in her job description that asks her to be on her phone. She doesn’t run errands or write grocery lists or send photo updates. For the most part she’s browsing Instagram.

I work from home. I am looking for any gentle feedback on how I can encourage my nanny to not sit on her phone while with my son.

She is paid $25/hr, guaranteed hours per week with two weeks vacation, sick pay and health insurance stipend. [/quote]

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