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Enfinity B. - Seeking Work in New York

Nanny Enfinity

New York, NY
$30/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

I am a vibrant soul. I’m outgoing, bubbly, and adventurous. I come from a Trinidadian and East African background. I love the ocean, outdoors, the arts, dancing, cooking, etc. Right now my hobbies are learning how to speak Amharic fluently and teaching myself how to code.

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Daniela S. - Seeking Work in New York

Nanny Daniela

New York, NY
$18/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I’m a loving and nurturing person with the desire to mold young minds into becoming the best people they can be. I love making important everyday tasks into something to learn from.

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Dani E. - Seeking Work in New York

Nanny Dani

New York, NY
$40/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I am one of eight children, all of whom i raised. In addition, I am a former pre-K teacher and currently a private nanny to two wonderful children. I’ve been caring for the children I most recently worked with for almost 8 years and love it. I have experience in housekeeping/maintenance meal prep and schedule management.

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Special Needs

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Imani R. - Seeking Work in New York

Nanny Imani

New York, NY
$30/hr
Part-time
9 years experience

A little bit about me

I am a college student, majoring in pre-nursing. I am CPR certified, and I am available to do any light housework. I have a deep love and appreciation for children. I care deeply for their growth and development. I will provide a safe, loving, and intellectually stimulated environment for all children in my care. I will be mindful of any medical concerns or food allergies. I will strictly adhere to any parental instructions to insure the children receive continuity of care. I am loving, hardworking, and a professional young lady. If hired, I will be dedicated to caring for your children.

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Infants
Special Needs

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CPR
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Latarsha N. - Seeking Work in New York

Nanny Latarsha

New York, NY
$18/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello My Name is Latarsha Nixon
I am writing to introduce myself as a driven and compassionate Nanny who has exceptional communication and childcare skills. Owing to my extensive childcare and housekeeping experiences, I can effectively take care of your children and household.
As a creative and energetic individual, I worked with many young children and enjoyed engaging them in creative, imaginative, and outdoor activities. Moreover, I have a track record of arranging fun activities, overseeing the children’s development, and assisting them with their homework.Additionally, I am able to care for children throughout the day, including educational play, meal preparation, trips to the park and library, and other activities that would develop and educate them. I am comfortable playing with the children, reading them books, and focusing on them completely.
My employers recognized me as a calm, resourceful, and proactive nanny who is able to take charge .

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Special Needs

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CPR
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Nina D. - Seeking Work in New York

Nanny Nina

New York, NY
$20/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Nina. I am very patient with children and love helping them learn while also having fun.
Safety is my utmost concern and I carefully monitor children when I take them on outings to the park or to museums. I understand good nutritional choices and I carefully prepare meals that are healthy for kids but that they also love to eat. I have had terrific relationships with all of the families and kids with whom I’ve interacted with.
I am currently a licensed practical nurse but my true love is working with children. I have great verbal communication skills and can assist with all needs.

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Special Needs

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CPR
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Lilly M. - Seeking Work in New York

Nanny Lilly

New York, NY
$20/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

I've been caring for infants since I was 11 and my youngest sibling was born. Since then, for the past decade, I've worked with countless families with kids of all ages. I absolutely adore children and as a New York Native I have extensive knowledge of both the dangers and joys of the city.

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Special Needs

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Emma M. - Seeking Work in New York

Nanny Emma

New York, NY
$20/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I am a 22 year old currently living on Long Island. I just graduated with a bachelors in psychology from Binghamton University. I am eager to work with children as I have babysat most of my life!

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Lexi C. - Seeking Work in New York

Nanny Lexi

New York, NY
$16/hr
Full-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

I’m Lexi, Ive recently moved to NYC from Michigan! And am looking to continue in childcare because I simply love kids and am a friendly, kind, responsible and compassionate sitter! I’m an experienced babysitter who also watches my nephews (ages 2 and 5) often. I love to get to know each child I watch, and make sure we both have fun in a way that is both safe and educational!

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Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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What’s the average cost of a live-in nanny in New York, NY?

The average cost of a live-in nanny in New York, NY is $24.14 per hour. Most New York families on Nanny Lane pay $20 to $26/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Hire a Live-In Nanny in New York, NY

Nanny Lane is a nanny website that can help you find a live-in nanny in your area. Our nanny services include background checks, a hiring agent, and nanny payroll.

Common Responsibilities of Live-In Nannies in New York, NY

To understand if a live-in nanny is right for you, it’s best to start by assessing your family’s needs. Live-in nannies are best suited for families’ that need flexible, full-time, in-home child care as live-in nannies reside with the family that they care for. A live-in nanny offers support with housekeeping, errands and other household responsibilities, similar to mother’s helpers, au-pairs, and full-time nannies. However, the perk that live-in nannies offer that sets them apart from other types of nannies, is round-the-clock and emergency coverage. These instances, as well as your location and the nanny’s experience are some of the many factors to consider when deciding how much you should pay a live-in nanny.

Interviews for Live-In Nannies in New York, NY

When hiring potential live-in nannies, you should conduct interviews. Interviews are a great opportunity to get to know your live-in nanny candidates better. Here are some questions to consider asking:

Contracts for Live-In Nannies in New York, NY

When finalizing the details of your live-in nanny position, it’s important to make sure that everyone is on the same page. The easiest way to do this is to create a job offer for your live-in nanny position.

In your job offer, you should communicate the responsibilities and compensation for your live-in nanny position. In writing out the responsibilities of your live-in nanny, you might also choose to add some responsibilities that are specific to your families’ needs like if you expect your live-in nanny to travel with you and the details around travelling with your live-in nanny.

When considering what it means for your live-in nanny when you take vacation, you should also consider how you want to handle their vacation time, and other aspects of their compensation. This includes a live-in nanny salary, over-time, benefits, and any expenses like food and gas. And don’t forget to be clear about how and when you plan on paying your live-in nanny with a nanny payroll service or by yourself.

After presenting your job offer, you can create a contract for your live-in nanny to create the foundation for a good relationship with your nanny. And of course, as you learn how to hire a nanny, Nanny Lane's nanny services are here to help you along the way.

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