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A Caregivers Role
A nanny is a professional caregiver with formal childcare training and experience in stimulating children towards their full potential. She differs greatly from a domestic helper who typically has no childcare qualifications.
DUTIES A nanny's duties would typically include the following:
- To stimulate the child's physical, intellectual and social growth.
- To ensure the safety of the child whilst in her care.
- To read and sing to the child.
- To develop the child's writing and reading skills.
- To organise creative play activities, educational outings and social events.
- To help prepare nutritious meals for the child.
- To take the child to/from school and other activities.
- To keep the child's room tidy.
- To keep a record of the child's activities.
- To liaise closely with the parents regarding the child's welfare.
WORKING HOURS A nanny would normally be expected to work up to 10 hours a day for 5 days a week, with 2 free days. A nanny may also be required to babysit in the evenings for up to 2 or 3 nights a week. The working hours and family's expectations should be clarified in advance.
SALARY Salaries vary depending on experience and qualifications, but tend to start from HK$ 25,000 a month. It is normal to pay the nanny's salary in arrears on a monthly basis. It is the nanny's responsibility to pay tax on her salary.
ACCOMODATION For live-in nannies, it is normal to provide a nanny with her own bedroom and, if possible, her own bathroom. All meals should be provided by the employer for a live-in nanny, and during normal working hours for a live-out nanny.
HOLIDAYS A nanny is normally entitled to between 2 and 4 weeks' paid holiday a year, to be taken at times agreed with the employer. It is customary for time off to be given on public holidays.
MEDICAL INSURANCE It is customary to provide medical insurance cover for the nanny.
PENSION BENEFITS It may be necessary to provide the nanny with a pension. This depends on local laws and customs.
TRAVEL A nanny may be expected to travel overseas with the family. Her travel, accommodation and food would be paid for by the employer. She should not be expected to work longer hours during this period than specified in her contract but some flexibility is expected.
WORK PERMITS If one is needed, it is customary for the employer to pay the costs for obtaining a work permit.
A maternity nurse is usually an experienced nanny, registered nurse or midwife who lives in with a family for a few weeks after the birth to help the new mother care for her newborn baby. She will offer new parents peace of mind as she has a wealth of experience to offer about the development and wellbeing of the baby, as well as how to cope with the fatigue and worry experienced by new parents. Some maternity nurses specialise in caring for twins or triplets.
DUTIES
- Give advice about breastfeeding a new baby and help with bottle feeding.
- Help settle the baby into a routine so he or she can sleep through the night.
- Bath and change the baby.
- Encourage parents to be hands on and to be involved with the baby.
- Develop your confidence and help you bond with your baby
- Help mothers look after themselves and eat and sleep better.
- Integrating the new arrival into the family.
- Help new mothers cope with post-natal depression.
WORKING HOURS Usually the maternity nurse will be on call for 24 hours a day, 6 days a week. A night maternity nurse can be hired to work night shifts. The hours would depend on you but the nurse will usually work a 10 hour shift. A daily maternity nurse can be hired to work during the day, up to six days a week. The hours vary but the maternity nurse will usually work a 10 hour shift. Parents should bear in mind that the maternity nurse is only human and, whilst they can be contracted to be on call for 24 hours a day, will need to sleep at some point during the day in order to be able to function effectively.
SALARY Salaries range, depending on expertise and qualifications. On average though, you can expect to pay approximately the following:
- HK$12,000 per week for a maternity nurse (or)
- HK$200-300 per hour for a night or day maternity nurse
- HK$15,000 to HK$18,000 per week for a maternity nurse to care for twins or triplets.
ACCOMODATION A maternity nurse will normally live in. She will either have her own bedroom and, if possible, her own bathroom or she will share a room with the newborn baby, as you prefer. A day maternity nurse can either live in or out. A night maternity nurse will usually live out during the day. On their days off, maternity nurses may choose to spend the night elsewhere in order to catch up on much needed sleep. All meals should be provided by the employer.
AIRFARE The employer is expected to pay the cost of an economy return ticket for a maternity nurse hired from overseas.
WORK PERMITS If one is needed, it is customary for the employer to pay the costs for obtaining a work permit.