Nooks & Nannies offers Vancouver families a new concept in the way child care and housekeeping are experienced. We recognize that each family is unique and ever changing with needs specific to them. This is why we nurture and provide support for the whole family. Our flexible service enables families to spend more quality time together and be the best that they can be. Find out more here.
Nooks & Nannies is a values-driven organization that provides both long term and short term, full time and part time placement services to families in Vancouver. Our flexible and holistic approach combines both child care and housekeeping services to families in Vancouver, British Columbia.
We recognize that just as your family is unique and ever changing, so are your needs. On some days, the focus may be child care, or it could be that you want someone to clean your home or shop for groceries and prepare dinner for that evening. The choice is yours. Our aim is to nurture the whole family, and to support the opportunity for you to spend more quality time together.
Nooks & Nannies can accommodate your needs by connecting you with one of our amazing staff members who will be there to work with you.
We personally interview and screen all of our highly qualified staff. We recruit locally and take the time to hire only exceptional individuals who are experienced in child care, or who have Early Childhood Education diplomas. People who exemplify our core values, those who are passionate about children and families, are relationship-oriented, have practical life skills, are versatile, flexible, dynamic and who above all have the ability to integrate these values into their daily actions. All applicants are live out, and are required to submit to us a current criminal record check, references (who we personally contact), St. John's Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross approved CPR and first aid for children, Food Safe certification, a driver's abstract and proof of legal entitlement to work in Canada.
The total cost of our personalized placement service is $825 for a full time placement and $525 for part time (less than 30 hours per week) + HST and the hourly wage is $17 per hour.
Nooks & Nannies is a values-driven company. By this we mean that we have a set of core values:
It is from these core values that we define who we are as an organization, what we stand for and what guides us in our decision-making processes and business strategy.
At Nooks & Nannies you can be guaranteed that we only recruit highly certified staff that are qualified and thoroughly screened by us personally. The other hiring component is that we spend a great deal of time identifying each applicant's core values. If they reflect our company's values and philosophy, the applicant is invited to attend an interview with us, at which time we ask them to elaborate and define those values further.
To help us connect you with the best person for your family, we ask you to please take some time to answer the following questions in as much detail as you can.
The purpose of this exercise is to be able to match your family with the staff person who shares similar values and definitions with you - someone who will honour and exemplify your values, and who understands the specific needs of your family and who will work together with you.
Fields marked with *Bold text and an asterisk are mandatory.
To start the process, call our office (604) 566 9280, and tell us what you need.
No charge is made until you make an offer of employment to the applicant. The standard wage for Nooks & Nannies workers is $17.00 per hour.
Upon an accepted offer of employment, Nooks & Nannies will provide you with a personalized contract that clearly outlines your needs and the duties to be performed. This will be reviewed, signed by both parties, and returned to us. After all contracts have been signed we will send you an invoice for $175.00 plus HST. This is a one-time placement fee.
We want to be able to offer you some guarantees to make this process a positive experience. Within the first two weeks of employment Nooks & Nannies will check in with you to make sure the placement is working out to your satisfaction. If necessary, we are happy to offer a mediation service to aid in communication during this initial stage of employment. However, if within the first two months of employment the staff person resigns, or you terminate their position, Nooks & Nannies will connect you with another qualified pre screened applicant as soon as possible. Be advised we can only offer this option once during the first two months of the contract.
It will be your responsibility as the employer to abide by the Employment Standards laws of British Columbia and to be in compliance with current Canada Revenue Agency tax laws, and to have WorkSafe BC coverage. Nooks and Nannies provides payroll assistance to clients. Our comprehensive service includes registration and account set up with Canada Revenue Agency and WorkSafe B.C, semi monthly payroll calculations and administration, annual tax preparation and filing services. The cost is $12.50 per week per employee.
To start the process, call our office (604) 566 9280, and tell us what you need.
We will arrange a time to meet with you in your home to review several applications. Then we'll coordinate interviews between you and the qualified candidates of your choice.
No charge is made until you make an offer of employment to the applicant. The standard wage for Nooks & Nannies workers is $17.00 per hour.
Upon an accepted offer of employment, Nooks & Nannies will provide you with a personalized contract that clearly outlines your needs and the duties to be performed. This will be reviewed, signed by both parties, and returned to us. After all contracts have been signed we will send you an invoice for $325.00 plus HST.
We want to be able to offer you some guarantees to make this process a positive experience. Within the first two weeks of employment Nooks & Nannies will check in with you to make sure the placement is working out to your satisfaction. If necessary, we are happy to offer a mediation service to aid in communication during this initial stage of employment. However, if within the first two months of employment the staff person resigns, or you terminate their position, Nooks & Nannies will connect you with another qualified pre screened applicant as soon as possible. Be advised we can only offer this option once during the first two months of the contract.
As the employer, it will be your responsibility to abide by the Employment Standards laws of British Columbia, which can be found here.
It will be your responsibility as the employer to abide by the Employment Standards laws of British Columbia and to be in compliance with current Canada Revenue Agency tax laws, and to have WorkSafe BC coverage. Nooks & Nannies provides payroll assistance to clients. Our comprehensive service includes registration and account set up with Canada Revenue Agency and WorkSafe B.C, semi monthly payroll calculations and administration, annual tax preparation and filing services. The cost is $12.50 per week per employee.
Nooks & Nannies is a values-driven company. By this we mean that we have a set of core values:
It is from these core values that we define who we are as an organization, what we stand for and what guides us in our decision-making processes and business strategy.
The services that we offer to families are flexible and holistic. In combining both child care and housekeeping, our aim is to nurture the whole family, and ultimately support the parents to spend more quality time with their children. Equally, we are committed to providing the very best service to each staff member. We want you to feel valued and passionate about your work.
Nooks & Nannies will connect you with a family, and we will help you to all work together to identify the most appropriate duties for your job description. On some days your work will be child care and on other days, outside of childcare, it could be housekeeping duties (such as grocery shopping, cooking & cleaning). Just as every family is unique, your days and tasks will be too.
We are looking for candidates who can make a long term commitment to a family. Individuals who exemplify our core values. People who are passionate about children, are relationship-oriented, experienced in life skills, versatile, flexible, positive, dynamic, and above all, have the ability to integrate these values into their daily actions.
Our families need full time and part time support and the starting salary will be $17 per hour.
The first step in the hiring process is to send us a cover letter and resume. Before a placement can be arranged, we will require a current, police clearance (vulnerable sector), three references, St. John's Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross approved CPR and First Aid for children, a current Food Safe certificate, and if applicable, a driver's abstract. We are looking for candidates with an Early Childhood Education background, Postpartum Doula certificate, or extensive child care/nanny experience. We are passionate about families and children and are committed to providing service excellence.
The second step in the hiring process is to answer the following questions in as much detail as possible. The purpose of the following exercise is to help us match you with the best family possible; with people who share very similar values and definitions with you.
Fields marked with *Bold text and an asterisk are mandatory.
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