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Is it just me or is it hard to find a babysitter that can clean also?
By Kris H.
on Tue May 15, 2012
at 4:52 AM EDT
I'm sorry to say this but things definately are not what they were when I grew up. I was just wondering if it is as hard for anyone else to find someone that can watch my daughter but also help me around the house?
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By Sharon G.
on Tue May 15, 2012
at 6:59 AM EDT
Yes! I would hire a cleaning person to clean and a sitter to sit.
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By Hania S.
on Tue May 15, 2012
at 8:46 AM EDT
It is not easy but after 3 mo of looking for someone we did find a sitter willing to watch our girls & clean. You have to be very specific as to what you expect them to do. I have a check list for our person so we are clear as to what I expect to have done before I get home. Hope that helps!
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By Kristin C.
on Tue May 15, 2012
at 8:57 AM EDT
I send all candidates a schedule and some cleaning expectations but would be interested to see your checklist. I still find that I wish my sitter would proactively clean more. Hania, can you email me your checklist @ kcappelli03@aol.com? Thanks!
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By Dana O.
on Thu May 17, 2012
at 9:58 AM EDT
Honestly, I wouldn't expect a sitter to clean when they are there to watch my children......Of course, if she makes a meal, or snack I would expect her to clean up afterwards and I would also want her to make sure the children clean up their toys and everything each day. If I want someone to clean the house, I would hire a cleaning service for that.
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By Michele G.
on Thu May 17, 2012
at 12:50 PM EDT
Mine does clean also since I am a nursing student.and work full time it is a big help to me.
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By Jeni N.
on Thu May 17, 2012
at 1:27 PM EDT
My nanny does light housekeeping, and that was part of the job description.
She knows taking care of my LO is the priority, but while she sleeps there are plenty of things to be done in the house.
That keeps her from getting bored, and also helps me.
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By Wendy M.
on Tue May 29, 2012
at 1:33 AM EDT
I have specified days for when my babysitter will be helping me out with my 2 boys and when she will be helping me out with things around the house. This is better for me since I would want her to have all her attention focused on my boys, not cleaning. So on days when she is cleaning, I do not expect her to be watching my boys, but I still feel a relief that the house chores are being done. And, when I need to get out for some air or to go on errands, she takes care of them and does no house chores during that time. I work from home and homeschool my six year old, so I understand the craziness with house chores that just can't get done throughout the week.
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By Kelly M.
on Fri Jun 1, 2012
at 4:08 PM EDT
I am having the exact same problem! I am looking for someone to babysit occasionally (I work odd hours, so my schedule is inconsistent) and who would also be willing to do light cleaning at other times. That person doesn't seem to exist. I did have one person lined up to start today, but she was a no-show, didn't even call. I definitely don't need anyone like that. I guess the search continues...
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By Traci B.
on Fri Jun 1, 2012
at 10:35 PM EDT
It would be great to find someone who would clean and watch the kids but the kids are the priority. I have my sitters help the kids with homework, chores, and personal care but tidying up after playtime seems to be a reasonable expectation for a sitter. It will probably be harder to find a sitter if you are hiring on an intermittent basis. I have found the market for good child care to be very competitive, however, I would expect dependability in my help as well and would contact the sitter to see if an urgent issue arose to prevent her from arriving as scheduled. If she is unreliable she needs to be replaced. Good luck!
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By Jessica M.
on Tue Jun 12, 2012
at 6:17 PM EDT
Hi Ladies, I have been very lucky and have posted jobs in the past as nanny/housekeeper. My last nanny (who i am so sad to lose) even organized my closet and put away clothes to make room for new seasons. Dishes, laundry for the family, etc. Just be VERY CLEAR with your expectations. I describe it to them like this..You are me, when I am not home, so if there is something to do, just do it (But nicer than that). treat them great and you should have no problems...good luck!
PS I did suggest they have a cross referencing on here so you can see who is available for both. If you look at housekeeper and child care, you will find many of the same people on both.
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By Jessica M.
on Fri Jul 13, 2012
at 5:19 PM EDT
there are people on both the housekeeper and child care parts of the site. I have had great luck remembering names and faces and asking them to do both. I also wrote to care.com and suggested a cross referencing system so we can just check who is listed on both. It is possible...so good luck!!!! Also, you can post this in your job profile. Mine is titled Nanny/Housekeeper! Good Luck!!!
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By Stacy V.
on Wed Jul 18, 2012
at 10:08 AM EDT
I share your frustration! I pay my nanny $10 an hour to watch one child. I only ask that she empty/fill the dishwasher and clean up after herself and my son. I don't ask her to dust, vacuum, mop, etc., but I do feel like I have to pick up after her when I get home. My son's toys are never put away and even though I don't ask her to do much cleaning, I would appreciate it SO MUCH if she would take initiative and clean a little here and there. Doing a few little things goes such a long way!
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By Lisa C.
on Sat Jul 21, 2012
at 5:42 PM EDT
I feel your pain. We had the same problem. At first, we hired a nanny for $20/hr with the agreement that the high rate would compensate her for helping around the house (mopping floors, vacuuming, doing dishes and laundry, etc) -- but we found it wasn't getting done, and she was resistant when we tried to give her a schedule. When we realized it wasn't going to work, we decided to bring over an au pair (at a much lower rate) and use the money we save to hire a cleaning service. Win-win.
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