Anonymous
12/22/2014 12:34
Subject: Can you help me figure out what we need? And how to find it?
Here's my thought. Your job doesn't fit neatly into any predeterminted category, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great fit for someone.
If you can take diapers off the general list, however, and are open to being flexible to when the person works, I think you could find a great person by advertising for a housekeeper.
We actually made this transition after our daughter went to pre-k. We were in a nanny mindset, so we created a job with legal pay, benefits, noncancellation guarentee, PTO, etc. We got tons of applicants. It took a while to find someone open to expanding what a housekeeper generally did, but, we found a great person and she's been with us for two years.
She works 15 hours/wk, divided over 3 days. She can set her own schedule and 80% of her time she accomplishes "whatever needs to be done" at her own pace and schedule. This might include housework, laundry, organzing, etc. About 20% of the time, I might ask for specific tasks, or to run an errand, or even to watch my kid while I run out. (I work shiftwork, so I'm often there during the day)
As far as pay, we offered $18/hr (that's what we paid our nanny) Our housekeeper negotiated $20/hr with no PTO (we guarentee not to cancel, but she can take unpaid time off as she wishes)
I used care.com to find her.
If you can take diapers off the general list, however, and are open to being flexible to when the person works, I think you could find a great person by advertising for a housekeeper.
We actually made this transition after our daughter went to pre-k. We were in a nanny mindset, so we created a job with legal pay, benefits, noncancellation guarentee, PTO, etc. We got tons of applicants. It took a while to find someone open to expanding what a housekeeper generally did, but, we found a great person and she's been with us for two years.
She works 15 hours/wk, divided over 3 days. She can set her own schedule and 80% of her time she accomplishes "whatever needs to be done" at her own pace and schedule. This might include housework, laundry, organzing, etc. About 20% of the time, I might ask for specific tasks, or to run an errand, or even to watch my kid while I run out. (I work shiftwork, so I'm often there during the day)
As far as pay, we offered $18/hr (that's what we paid our nanny) Our housekeeper negotiated $20/hr with no PTO (we guarentee not to cancel, but she can take unpaid time off as she wishes)
I used care.com to find her.
Anonymous
12/22/2014 12:10
Subject: Can you help me figure out what we need? And how to find it?
I am due in January and my husband is only able to take about a week of maternity leave, so I am looking for someone to help me around the house. I would be home the whole time and never leave the person home by themselves with the baby. Can you all help me figure out what I need - mother's helper, part-time nanny? And where to find them - care.com, local moms list serve? When should we start looking? Do you think we will find someone for those hours in that price range?
I think this is what we are generally looking for:
- Requested hours: Flexible, but ~10/week. Typically 3pm-5pm on weekdays.
- Responsibilities: Not exactly sure (we don't have the baby yet!) but would likely be centered on caring for a newborn infant, helping around the house, and generally just giving me a breather. Likely responsibilities will include diaper changing, dog walking, laundry, light cleaning/picking up around the house, help with starting dinner, and running small errands to nearby grocery stores/CVS (within walking distance).
- Pay is negotiable and depends on age and experience, but thinking in the $15-$20/hour range.
- Commitment: The baby is due in late January. We would like someone to start probably in mid February, or generally 2 weeks after she is born, and work for at least two months.
Is this reasonable?
I think this is what we are generally looking for:
- Requested hours: Flexible, but ~10/week. Typically 3pm-5pm on weekdays.
- Responsibilities: Not exactly sure (we don't have the baby yet!) but would likely be centered on caring for a newborn infant, helping around the house, and generally just giving me a breather. Likely responsibilities will include diaper changing, dog walking, laundry, light cleaning/picking up around the house, help with starting dinner, and running small errands to nearby grocery stores/CVS (within walking distance).
- Pay is negotiable and depends on age and experience, but thinking in the $15-$20/hour range.
- Commitment: The baby is due in late January. We would like someone to start probably in mid February, or generally 2 weeks after she is born, and work for at least two months.
Is this reasonable?