#momboss is trending, and we’re going to show you how easy it is to embrace! Here’s how to hire a mother’s helper!
You don’t have to be a business owner to need help. Momming is a full time job on its own, whether or not you also balance an out-of-the-home position, too. Being a parent keeps us on-call 24/7, in a way no other job in the world does. It’s also the most rewarding, so it’s absolutely worth it. But it does mean that the demands of our role as moms are always the most important part of our days, no matter what else we might have going on. It doesn’t take a lot of imagination to think about what adding an extra pair of hands to help would do to ease our mental and physical loads. That’s where ZipRecruiter comes in. We’re going to show you how to hire a mother’s helper in 2023.
You’ve already heard of ZipRecruiter for job seekers. If you’ve ever been in the market for a new position, there’s a good chance you’ve even used ZipRecruiter, yourself. But that’s not the only way ZipRecruiter can change your life. Using the Job Posting feature, you can find the help you need without wasting time on unqualified candidates. What do we mean by “finding help”? If you’re a mom, you know that you do the job of 50 people, but here are our top recommendations for jobs you can post on ZipRecruiter to make your life so much easier! Here’s how to hire a mother’s helper.
Mother's Helper
If you've ever heard of a mother's helper, but wasn't sure what all that entailed, we've got you covered! If you're posting a job on ZipRecruiter for a mother's helper, you're searching for someone to help you with your kids while you're at home. They literally offer the extra pair of hands we mentioned. A mother's helper helps with your kiddos, basic chores, meal prep, and running errands.
You might add a few more requirements to the job description when you post, like:
- Keeping an eye on your little ones while you take a break (a shower, making a phone call, a power nap)
- Homework help or help with homeschooling
- Snack preparation
- Monitoring older kids if you have a baby or newborn that you're also caring for
- Helping to distract kids while you're in a Zoom meeting
- Light laundry, tidying, and cooking
Really, a mother's helper is the person who allows you to complete the things that can be really difficult when you're also the sole caregiver for your family. Sounds like a dream, right?
According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary for a mother's helper is $21/hr.
Nanny
Nannies are 100% responsible for your kids when you're out of the house. Whether full time or part time, their main focus is on the kids. The difference between a mother's helper and a nanny is that a mother's helper works alongside you to help you with your tasks. For a nanny, caring for your children is their entire role.
When you're posting on ZipRecruiter in search of a nanny, there are a few requirements we suggest adding:
- Transporting children to and from school, activities, playdates, birthday parties, etc.
- Bedtime routines
- Help with schoolwork
- Kids' meal preparation
- Maintaining kids' calendars and appointment schedules
- Children's laundry
- Tidying kids' spaces: bedrooms, bathrooms, playrooms, and cleaning up after them in non-kid-dedicated areas
The national average salary for a nanny, according to ZipRecruiter, is $20/hr or $40,774/yr.
Housekeeper
Housekeepers and house cleaners are two different things (we had no idea)! House cleaners are people you hire relatively infrequently (maybe once or twice a month on average) to do the deep, top-to-bottom cleaning of your home. A housekeeper is a more constant presence in your house and completes a list of agreed-upon chores using the supplies you provide.
Your housekeeper job post on ZipRecruiter might include
- Light cleaning throughout the house
- Washing, drying, and putting away of dishes
- Window cleaning
- Taking out the garbage and recycling
- Washing, folding, hanging, and/or ironing clothes
- Restocking toilet paper, paper towels, etc.
ZipRecruiter lists the national housekeeper salary average as $20/hr or $40,624 a year.
Personal Assistant
It's rare to find two personal assistants who do the exact same job. Afterall, the title is personal assistant, so the responsibilities are going to vary depending on what you need. You really can customize your PA's duties to suit exactly what you're looking for.
A Personal Assistant job posting on ZipRecruiter could include
- Scheduling appointments
- Making travel arrangements
- Pet care
- Help with kids, similar to mother's helper duties
- Email correspondence
- Personal shopping
- Paying bills
- Managing your calendar
ZipRecruiter lists the average personal assistant salary as $20/hr.
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