Night Nanny

Frequently Asked Questions for Night Nannies
 
Becoming a night nanny is something that is hard work, and it always pays to be as prepared as you possibly can be. Doing preparation work for any job is always ideal, but for something like a night nanny you should always be as well prepared as you possibly can, based purely on the tasks you are going to be doing. We get a lot of questions about night nanny positions that we offer and it’s in this section that we present to you some of the most frequently asked questions with answers so it can better help you on your way to becoming a night nanny.
 
So what exactly is a night nanny? I’m pretty confused!
Essentially a night nanny is exactly the same as a normal nanny, but tends to do the majority of their work at night time. This is usually ideal for parents with younger babies who are having difficulty sleeping, and they find themselves losing countless hours of sleep ahead of their usually busy days at work. A night nanny is perfect for these situations and will really help parents out as they try and get used to their new arrangements. It’s great for somebody who has done some nanny work in the past and wants to move this on to some night time work.
 
Is all I will have to do is clean nappies and wipe dirty bottoms?
No, there will be many other tasks that will be required of you throughout your time as a night nanny. While cleaning nappies and cleaning the babies themselves are important jobs, you have to realise that there are lots more things to be done throughout the night! You will always have to make sure that the babies are sound asleep and that they aren’t being too noisy that they will wake the parents up. These are just a few examples; if you want further information then you should find the article on this site which details some other jobs that will be required of you.
 
Will I have to stay up ALL night with the babies and the kids?
Maybe not all night but for large portions of the night, yes you will have to remain awake. As we have mentioned previously the key role of a night nanny is to provide assistance during the night hours as this can of course be some of the most difficult times for the parents. If you think that you will struggle with this arrangement then you should really look into other career opportunities because the key responsibilities of a night nanny really do take place at night. If you wish to do the same duties but during the day, then you should stick to being a ‘regular’ nanny.
 
Can I really get free accommodation around the world for being a night nanny?
You sure can! There are so many places around the world that require a night nanny to come and stay with them, and if you can find ones in the countries which you wish to go visit, then it will make things all the more easier for you in the long run! Saving on accommodation when you are overseas really is something that you will find extremely rewarding; given all the extra money you will have to yourself in order to spend on extra items that you want! It also gives you the opportunity to get free food for most of it too, saving you even more money in the process!
 
How long will I have to do my night nanny work for in other countries?
There really is no ‘set time’ to any of our night nanny jobs; it all really depends on what the families want from you. Some will want you just for a couple of months until their babies and kids get settled, while others may want you for even longer so that they can really get settled and expect to be well ‘trained’ in that area. If you are after longer stays than some then request that on your application.
 
So with all these questions answered for you, hopefully you will now have a better insight into the aspects of a night nanny and what it takes to become a successful one at that!