Every mother needs a rest after giving birth; it's called postnatal care. Someone like a nurse or nanny will help the mother go through that phase of change. That is why hiring a confinement nanny is increasingly popular in Singapore.
Here’s what you need to know before hiring a nanny for you and your baby care.
1. Set your requirements
- Everyone has their preference when choosing an employee; hiring a nanny is the same thing. Show your preference will help the agency find a nanny that matches your requirements; in this way, it guarantees you to have a wonderful experience.
2. Knows what MOM’s requirement
a. According to the Minister of Manpower, an employer should be 21 years and above.
b. Have a stable financial income
c. Singaporean/PR/Employment Pass Holder
d. Prepare the application for a temporary work permit
3. Two types of Nanny Services
a. Day Confinement Nannies – they will serve you and your baby for a day from 9 am to 6 pm.
b. Live-In Confinement Nannies – if you are needing more time for adjusting after giving birth, this service will be for you because these nannies will supervise you and your baby 24/7 for 28 days of postnatal care.
4. Duties & Responsibilities of a Nanny
a. Will cook a healthy meal for the mother to gain her strength, the nanny will keep the house clean, they do the laundry and make sure that they will supervise the mother and the baby 24/7.
5. Healthy Nannies
- Annually, they require nannies to go through a medical check to ensure that they are physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy. Before deploying a nanny, they will double if they meet all the qualifications requested.
6. Extension
- To extend the service of a nanny, all you have to do is notify the confinement nanny agency ahead of time before the expected contract to expire.
7. Replacement
- As for replacing a nanny, it is possible, all you have to say the reason for your request.
- Allow an agency 3 business days to work on finding a much more suitable nanny for your care.
- Sometimes there are additional costs for replacement of confinement nanny.
If you are about to give birth soon, have your free consultation now in a confinement nanny agency at Josian Services in Singapore.
