A nanny’s main duty is to provide primary childcare attending to the physical, emotional, and social needs of the child or children being cared for. In addition to that, nannies may carry out duties related to housekeeping (e.g., laundry/ironing, cleaning washrooms, vacuuming, dusting, washing floors, spot cleaning walls, etc.), grocery shopping, meal planning, and meal preparation. Regarding meals, typically your nanny will prepare any meals that fall within her/his hours of work. Outdoor yard work such as gardening, mowing the lawn, and shovelling snow are never included in a nanny’s duties. Keep in mind that the amount of housework a nanny…

Alberta 1-800-899-8841 Employers must pay the minimum wage (according to Job Bank) to their nanny, whether he/she is a local nanny or a nanny you have pursued from overseas. Minimum wages are determined by local (provincial and territorial ministries of labour.

The staff at Preferred Personnel of Canada Inc. will assist you in determining if a local nanny or an overseas nanny would better suit the needs of your family. Keep in mind that the process of hiring an overseas nanny will take several months, and you will need to sign a minimum 2-year contract with an overseas nanny. If you require a nanny immediately, Preferred has a pool of local nannies available for possible quicker placement.