{"id":31763,"date":"2023-03-16T13:55:13","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T18:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/?p=31763"},"modified":"2023-03-16T14:08:32","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T19:08:32","slug":"what-chores-should-your-nanny-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/what-chores-should-your-nanny-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What Chores Should Your Nanny Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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While childcare is always a nanny\u2019s primary responsibility, busy parents could always use a little (okay, a lot) of help folding the wash, emptying the dishwasher, and cleaning up the kid\u2019s rooms. Chores that are kid-related are typical for nannies to help with, but what about walking the dog and picking up the dry cleaning? Are those household tasks appropriate for a nanny to take on?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The answer is: maybe. Nannies are caregivers, not housekeepers, but some may be open to taking on more of the household to-do\u2019s depending on the kids\u2019 ages and schedules. However, if they\u2019re not willing to run an errand or the vacuum, don\u2019t hold it against them. You should always <\/span>hire a nanny<\/span><\/a> based on their experience caring for kids, not what they\u2019re willing to do or not do around the house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To make sure that you and your nanny are aligned on responsibilities\u2013kid-related chores included\u2013it\u2019s important to add them to the job description. This way you can be upfront about what your family\u2019s needs are when you start to interview candidates and have any clarification conversations early. And as always, make sure you have clearly outlined the responsibilities in your <\/span>nanny contract<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

READ NEXT:<\/b><\/a> The Hardest Part of Being A Nanny, According to the Pros<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n

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Chores nannies typically help with:<\/b><\/h3>\n

A nanny can be expected to take on any child-related chores that a parent would typically do if they were home. Meaning, if something gets dirty or messy while your nanny is in charge, it\u2019s their job to tidy things up. But that doesn\u2019t make your nanny responsible for tidying up from the night or hours before they arrive. Parents should be mindful that they\u2019re not \u201cleaving things\u201d for their nanny to do, which is essential to building a healthy nanny-parent relationship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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