Most people can put their work away at the end of the day. If you’re an Astronaut, for instance, you can always come back down to earth, and if you’re a Taxi Driver, you can always park your car. Unfortunately, there’s one job that you can’t ever turn off: parent. If you’re a mom or a dad, therefore, getting time off typically requires getting help — and there’s no better help than a Live In Nanny.

As a Live In Nanny, you assist parents by being a Caretaker for their children. Unlike a regular Nanny, however, you don’t just work in a family’s home. You also live there, which allows the parents to work their own full-time jobs while also ensuring that their children are cared for.

Although your duties vary depending on the needs of the family you work for, they typically include supervising, bathing, and entertaining children, as well as doing their laundry, shopping for them, cooking for them, and cleaning up after them. If your employer has a baby, it also involves preparing bottles and changing diapers.

Being a Live In Nanny requires being a lot more than a Child Care Specialist, however. It also requires being a Teacher and Tutor, as you’re often expected to help educate children by helping them with homework and teaching them life skills like time management, good manners, and organization.

Although you can’t replace parents, you’re paid to supplement them for eight to 10 hours a day. Not as a short-term Babysitter, but rather as a full-time member of the family!

Personality Traits


Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.

Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.

Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.

Salary and Education


How much does a Live In Nanny make?

Nationally: $16,000 – $29,000

Main education level: Certificate

source: US Dept of Labor





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