Nannies
Nannies are employed to care for children in the family home environment.  They can be employed on a full time or part time basis and can live in or out of your home.  He/she is usually paid on an hourly basis and can also perform light household duties for the children.  This person will hold relevant qualifications in a child related field or no less than two years’ experience. These carers are expected to have a sound knowledge of child development and the associated age milestones.  They are expected to create an individual program and stimulating environment where children can grow, develop and learn to their full potential.

TIP – Give your carer an overlap period so as they can familiarise themselves with your home and family and slip into the job with a smooth transition.

Nanny Share
Modern Family Focus specialises in nanny share positions and believes it offers a unique childcare solution, especially for under 2 year olds. 

Nanny share is a personal arrangement whereby two or more families join together to employ a nanny to care for their children.  This has the benefit of keeping the costs of care more affordable while having your children in the home environment and in the company of other children.  Nanny share can be arranged between extended families, friends, neighbours or those from the same workplace.  We understand that the cost of a personal nanny is a luxury beyond the means of many families.  Nanny share will allow you the benefits of a personal nanny while making it an affordable option for at home care.  Modern Family Focus can assist you in making this unique arrangement suitable to the families involved. 

Au Pairs
An Au Pair is usually an overseas visitor, who lives with a family and looks after children or does light household duties in return for meals, a room, learning the language and a small payment.  Au Pairs should not be regarded as an employee but rather as a cultural exchange and an equal member of the family who receives pocket money on a weekly basis.  Au Pairs are sometimes requested to baby-sit for 1-2 nights per week as part of the exchange.

Babysitter (after 6pm)
Is a carer who takes charge of one or more children while the parents are out for an evening.  Babysitters may be asked to feed, bathe, interact with children, put them to bed on top of general supervision and taking care of your children’s needs.  We can arrange a babysitter as a once off or on a regular basis to suit your needs.  (If extra duties are required, daytime rates will apply).

Housekeeper and Cleaners
Modern Family Focus Pty Ltd can help you manage the workload at home whether it is full time work, a few hours a week or on a casual basis.  We are able to provide an experienced housekeeper or cleaner to assist with cooking, laundry, driving, window cleaning, shopping, ironing, pet care or specific duties upon request.

Before and After School Care
A before and after school carer is a carer who takes care of and transports children to and/or from school.  They may also be required to take children to extra curricular activities, prepare school lunches, play dates, parties, perform light household duties including cleaning, washing and cooking.

Overnight Care
An overnight carer cares for your child and attends to their needs for a full night in your home.  Carers may be asked to feed, bathe, put them to bed, take them to extra curricular activities, play dates, parties, perform light household duties including cleaning, washing and cooking on top of general supervision and taking care of your children’s needs. 

Mother’s Help
A mother’s helper assists in the care of children in conjunction with, and under the direction of the at-home parent.  The mother’s helper is generally a younger person gaining experience, confidence and knowledge while in the workplace.  A mother’s helper will not hold the same qualifications or the same level of experience expected of a nanny and should not be expected to take the sole responsibility for a child.

Mothercraft
Are trained and qualified workers certified to care for children up to the age of two years.  They are able to assist in establishing breastfeeding and sleep routines, parenting skills for newborns and toddlers.

Casual / Occasional Care / Emergency Care
Casual, occasional and emergency care is for those unexpected occasions  when you need it most.  Is the juggling act too much?, Need to be at work?, have an ill child?, need time out for you? or run out of time to perform duties?  We can help you!  Our casual / occasional carers will give you that time, while they take care of your children and their needs.

Short Term Placements / Week-end Away / Travelling Nanny
Short-term placements, weekend away and travelling nannies can be arranged to suit the needs of your family.  The carer provided is for a set period of time and may or may not be a sole charge position. The requirements of this job can vary greatly.  Please call Modern Family Focus to discuss your needs.

All nannies at Modern Family Focus will have a sound knowledge of caring for children, hold relevant training or a minimum of two years working experience in the related industry, have three references, a clear background criminal records check, a face-to-face interview and hold a First Aid certificate.  Please see our comprehensive screening process for more information.