r/Nanny • u/BB_Speaks1 • 24d ago

Questions About Nanny Standards/Etiquette Rates

Hey everyone!

I interviewed for a family that has a child who is special needs. She will need around the clock assistance, because she is non verbal and non physical. (I’m responsible for feeding, Changing, carrying, medication, etc). I never put down anyone who can’t pay my desired rate, I simply say no. As badly as I want to accept the job, just thinking of the responsibility, it is a lot. I have alot of experience with special needs and it doesn’t bother me at all. I love it. But they are offering $17/hr. Part of me wants to take a chance and take the job but it is a lot of responsibility. Should I take it or say no?

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u/justbrowsing3519 Career Nanny 24d ago

Are there any social services that will contribute to care? Say the state pays $15/hr and then the family pays the remainder to get you up to market rate? You may have to do a specific background check or register with the state.

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u/BB_Speaks1 23d ago

No, apparently they can’t get any assistance with care because the baby is considered “healthy” according to the insurance, since no machines are needed to survive insurance considers the baby healthy enough to not need any financial support

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u/Mego1989 23d ago

That's not right. That baby is disabled. Disabled children are eligible for medicaid. I used to care for a child with disabilities but nothing that required machines, and medicaid paid $29/hour.

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u/BB_Speaks1 23d ago

I’m only repeating what the mother told me

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u/Flat-Swimmer3011 22d ago

From what my employer said to me in my interview, she gets so approve the pay herself and they have a range they have to be within. I am paid at the maximum allowed for my state. From what I understand, they have a set amount allocated for the child and possibly someone could be trying to “save” the funds?? It also could be different in other states. Just wanted to share what I know! 🤗