Most Commonly Asked Questions

Most Commonly Asked Questions

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All jobs require the following:

Arriving on time for work a MUST
Employee must have a car to use while running errands or other use
CPR and 1^st Aid training or willing to get re-certified.
Looking for someone to commit to at least 1-year or longer, unless you are applying for a short-term job!
You must be 18 years old in order to register with Georgia's Dream Nannies.

How do I sign up with Georgia's Dream Nannies?

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How do I register as a housekeeper or household manager?

You will need to fill out an on-line application

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Is Georgia's Dream Nannies an online nanny, housekeeper or household manager website? No, we are not like the online sites that you may see on the web. We are a full-service nanny, housekeeper and household manager placement service.

In other words, you will not be able to scroll through our website searching for family profiles. This takes a lot of time if you try it on your own, not too mention that it's not completely safe. You see, we do all the work for you and help you find a job for FREE. You'll just need to fill out an online application, email over your resume, and interview with our agency in-person. We help you find a a nanny, housekeeper or household manager job the SAFE way!

Do I have to provide references?

Yes! If you are invited to have an interview with our agency, then you need to bring a list of references with you and a professional resume. Your professional resume/reference sheet should include employer's names and contact numbers. This is very important! You will receive a letter explaining all of the paperwork needed for the interview.

How much can I make per hour?

It depends, but you can make anywhere from $10 - $25+ per hour.

Why is your agency named "Georgia's Dream Nannies" ?

We specialize in placing Nannies, but over the years we have added many NEW services and we are continuing to add more services.

Do I have to pay any fees to sign up with Georgia's Dream Nannies?

NO!

Can I bring my child(ren) with me to work?

NO! You will need to make other childcare arrangements.

I am not interested in any of the current jobs available. How often should I check the website for updated jobs available?

Please check www.GaDreamNannies.com weekly for new job listings.

How can I contact your agency?

You may e-mail us by

clicking here or you may call our office at (770) 924 - 3560

What happens after I fill out an On-line Application?

We will notify you via e-mail or by phone once we review your application.

Do I need to fill out all of the questions on the on-line application?

No! There are some required fields that need to be filled in; however, there are some questions that are personal and completely optional. Should you choose not to answer the optional questions it will have no effect on whether or not you will be interviewed by Georgia's Dream Nannies. Our "optional" questions are generally our "most commonly asked questions by parents". Parents usually want to know more about you. *Please remember that parents will be allowed to read your on-line application.*

Why do you ask so many questions on the online application?

The On-line Application gives us a good idea of the type of job you are looking to obtain through Georgia' s Dream Nannies.

Do you have part-time and full-time jobs?

Yes! We have 2-days - 5 1/2 days jobs. Most parents give you at least 2-days off per week. Hours can range from 12 hours per week to 50+ per week. The majority of our parents hire Nannies, housekeepers and household managers 12 - 40 hours per week.

Do I have to sign on with a family for a year?

It depends on the families needs. Most jobs request a year commitment or longer. Georgia's Dream Nannies requires you to be honest and upfront with us about your needs to work with a family for several months or a year or longer. We have jobs that are short-term, but most jobs request a year commitment.

Do I have to interview with your agency soon after I fill out an application?

It depends. We will contact you and let you know when to come in for an interview. We post all of our jobs on our website. You will need to register on-line for a job interview with our agency AFTER you submit an application.

Am I employed by Georgia's Dream Nannies?

No! The family that hires you is the employer.

What is your service?

Georgia's Dream Nannies is not like any of the other online nanny sites that you may see on the web. We are a full-service nanny, housekeeper and household manager placement service. In other words, you will not be able to scroll through our website searching for family profiles. This takes a lot of precious time if you try it on your own, and not too mention that it's not completely safe. Everyone’s looking for shortcuts and ways to cut time and save money. That’s a good way to be, but oftentimes people get just the opposite result they wanted. Many nannies, housekeepers or household managers don't think twice who will interview them or where they will be working. It’s something to think about.

What about on-line nanny or sitter "do it yourself" website? Don't waste your valuable time sifting through endless family profiles that are sometimes plagiarized, counterfeit, misleading, or even fraudulent.

Should you trust the security of yourself to someone who simply posts a charismatic or charming profile? Of course not. A picture with a written profile can be misleading, unreliable, and even sometimes deceptive.

You see, Georgia's Dream Nannies does all of the work for you to help you find a job for FREE. We are a full-service nanny placement agency. To begin the process, you will need to fill out an online application. Next, a placement coordinator will contact you and help walk you through the remaining steps. It's that simple! We will help you find your Dream nanny, housekeeper or household manager job the SAFE and easy way!

What if I don't hear back from you?

1. Check your e-mail! We generally e-mail you first

2. Call our office at (770) 924 - 3560 or e-mail us

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or in the presence of a non-related medical condition or handicap.

LYING ON THE APPLICATION WILL CAUSE IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL.

Hello Nannies: This is your nanny coordinator speaking. I just want to say how excited I am to be working with you all. Finding the right nanny position for you is what I am here to do. I want to help you in any way that I can in your job search.

There is, however, one thing that you can do for me! When you are calling our agency to talk to us about a job or to ask questions, make sure that you annunciate your words. If you call to leave us a message, be sure to slow down and state your name and number clearly. Repeat your name and number at the end of the message as well to make sure that we understand you.

Last but not least, make sure that you sound positive when you speak to us or leave us a message. We have to talk to many people and listen to many messages during the day. It will benefit you to have a positive attitude when you are inquiring about a job.

6 Ways To be Happy in your nanny job!

1. Choose to be happy! It may sound simple, but if you have a positive outlook on your job, then you will enjoy it more!

2. Avoid being negative! Don't let a stressed out parent ruin your day or an unruly child make you pull your hair out. Choose to be happy!

3. Only make commitments that you can keep! Don't promise to babysit every other Friday night if you really don't want to do it.

4. Grow! Read a child related book that will help you grow in your field. Take online childcare classes or go back to school and learn more about the childcare field.

5. Ask your employer for feedback! Tell your employer that you want to grow and do your best, so ask them to give you constructive feedback!

6. Make friends with other nannies in the childcare field! Don't gossip when you get together, but encourage one another instead.

Some information provided on this website may not be accurate and or up to date or correct. Please seek professional councel about employment taxes.

Tax Questions:If you have any questions about taxes, then please don’t hesitate to call 1-888-BREEDLOVE (273-3356).

The article below was taken from Breedlove.

Household employees must be compensated according to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which provides the framework for federal and state wage and hour law. The FLSA classifies household employees as non-exempt workers, requiring that the household employment industry provide overtime pay.

Whether a household employee is paid by the hour or on a salary, they are entitled to overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours per week. Overtime time pay must be paid at 1.5 times the standard hourly rate. If an employee is paid on an hourly basis, overtime pay is easy to track. If an employee is paid a salary for a standard work week of more than 40 hours, overtime pay should be addressed as a component of the written contract to ensure protection under the law.

Household employees must be compensated according to the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which

provides the framework for federal and state wage and hour law. The FLSA classifies household employees as non-exempt workers, requiring that the household employment industry provide overtime pay. The following outlines what you need to know in order to structure your household employment relationship successfully.

Standard and Overtime Pay

• The standard workweek is defined as 40 hours in a 7-day period.

• An employee’s hourly earnings must be equal to or greater than the federal minimum wage. Some states

have a higher minimum wage which trumps the federal rate.

• Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate – and it must be paid for all hours worked over 40 in a week.

• Overtime is not required for holidays worked.

• No limit is placed on the number of hours worked in a 7-day workweek, as long as the employee is fairly

compensated.

• Live-in household employees do not have to be paid overtime but are entitled to the regular hourly wage for every hour worked.

• Additional overtime requirements can be imposed by the state. Please contact us for specific overtime

requirements in each state.

Overtime requirements must be met even when a salary is paid.

When a household employee is paid in the form of a salary rather than an hourly wage, the regular hourly rate and the overtime rate that comprise the salary should be addressed as a standard part of the employment contract.

An example:

A nanny and family agree upon a gross salary of $600 per week for a 48-hour work week.

The regular rate for the first 40 hours is $11.54 per hour.

The overtime rate for the remaining 8 hours per week is $17.31 per hour.

The total weekly salary is $600.

It is recommended that salary, as well as the regular rate and overtime rate, be addressed in writing in order to protect both employer and employee. When overtime is not explicitly stipulated in the employment contract for salaried employees, the law will side with the employee in an overtime dispute. More importantly, a critical relationship may terminate over a wage issue that could have been handled correctly and easily at the time of hiring.

I have tax questions. Please visit http://www.breedlove-online.com/partners/library-of-educational-literature-helpful-tools or contact your local CPA or tax advisor for additonal questions and advice from them.

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