Modern, high-profile families who must juggle complex personal and career commitments often seek the  top-quality dedicated childcare that can be obtained from a Nanny. In the realm of private childcare, both ROTA and regular Nannies are available. There are key differences between these Nanny types to be aware of before hiring a Nanny for your family.

The ROTA Nanny

ROTA, or rotational Nannies provide professional childcare for several high-net-worth families. Working on a rotating schedule, ROTA Nannies work in shifts. This means that a family can benefit from professional childcare from different Nannies on a continual basis.

In addition to providing care for multiple children, ROTA Nannies can complete light household tasks to support the children they care for. These tasks can include laundry, meal preparation, and household organization. These Nannies also provide children with transportation to and from school, appointments, or sports and other activities.

Individuals in ROTA Nanny positions are highly flexible and able to adapt to the various preferences and routines of the several families they serve. They are also flexible in terms of the hours they work.

The Regular Nanny

Regular or Traditional Nannies are dedicated to a single family and work a set number of hours on a part-time or full-time basis Traditional Nannies offer predictability to high-net worth families, and they can perform other duties such as light housekeeping as required.

Regular Nannies can complete various tasks related to the care of children. These tasks include meal preparation, grooming, and bathing.Traditional Nannies also tidy up bedrooms and playrooms and can sterilize toys and bottles. Nannies caring for infants will also prepare formula and change diapers.

These childcare professionals can also provide transportation to school, rehearsals, appointments, and sports activities.

Specialized Skills

Both ROTA and Traditional Nannies possess specialized skills that are important to their employers.

ROTA Nannies are skilled at handling emergencies. They are also able to easily adapt to a wide range of cultures and have teaching experience. Many ROTA Nannies also speak multiple languages and may possess sleep training and other specific certifications.

Traditional Nannies have cooking, cleaning, and housekeeping skills. Problem-solving and emergency skills are also part of Regular Nanny job duties.

Typical Employers of ROTA Nannies

Because of their ability to meet the demands of complex and unusual schedules, ROTA Nannies are the solution for high-net-worth families who own multiple properties in different countries.

Because ROTA Nannies work on a rotating schedule, such as two or three weeks on and the same number of weeks off, they are ideal for families needing consistent quality childcare for specific amounts of time, such as when traveling.

Actors shooting on location typically hire ROTA Nannies. Musicians and athletes are also among those who hire Rotational Nannies.

Typical Employers of Traditional Nannies

Because Traditional Nannies work a set number of daily hours, they can be the best choice for high-level executives, lawyers, and doctors needing professional and private childcare during the day when they are working.

Traditional Nannies can also be available when their employers must attend meetings, dinners, or other special events outside of working hours.

Traditional Nannies are also hired by other high-net-worth employers in high-profile positions, such as politics, science, or book writing.

Best Practices for Hiring and Managing a Nanny

Whether you have decided that a ROTA Nanny will work best or will be hiring a Traditional Nanny, there are some best practices to consider.

Identify Your Needs

It is important to define what you expect in a Nanny. You will have to clarify a few details, such as the ages of your children and the needs of each. You will also want to consider what kind of schedule you will need your Nanny to work and the kinds of duties they will be performing.

Find Available Nannies

It is important to be able to access one or more trusted sources from which to collect Nanny candidates. All sources should act with the utmost discretion and understand the needs of high-net-worth families.

Thoroughly Vet Each Candidate

You will have to screen each candidate to confirm their experience and qualifications. As many security checks as possible should be completed to ensure your new Nanny will protect your children and your privacy.

Finding the perfect Nanny can be daunting, especially if you have never gone through this process before. There is another option, which is to partner with an experienced Nanny agency.

Keep the Lines of Communication Open

The more easily your Nanny can communicate with you, the more efficient and easier to manage they will be. Consider meeting on a regular basis to check in and make sure that everything is going smoothly.

Premier Staffing Solutions

Finding the right ROTA or Traditional Nanny can be a pleasant and satisfying experience when you choose to work with Staffing at Tiffanie’s. For 27 years, we have been matching Nannies with high-level families using our refined and meticulous process.

We begin with a consultation, where we obtain every detail about what you are and are not looking for in a Traditional or ROTA Nanny. We also get to know you and your family’s dynamics, work ethic, and personality.

The information we collect from your consultation is used to create your customized job description. Your job description contains every detail about what you are looking for in a Nanny.

We then contact our extensive and exclusive network and submit your job description to them. They then set about discreetly sourcing top Nanny candidates that are the closest matches to your requirements and your personality, work ethic, and household dynamics.

From those candidates sent by our network, we hand-select the absolute best and most skilled. We then contact you and arrange interviews around your schedule. Each and every candidate is thoroughly vetted through references, phone interviews, background, criminal, and many other checks prior to sending them for interviews.

If you are interested in hiring a full-time Nanny, Staffing at Tiffanie’s can find you the perfect professional. Start your hiring process today.