where to find a nanny/au pair and about driving license, etc

[HYENA 4]

my wife was working as a nanny but she can't be away from home 14 days per month covering for night shift (the mom works nights/days but needs someone to watch the kids while she sleeps during the day, then works days and needs help during day work hours). She works 12 hour shifts 14 days out of the month in PA but can't do it all. We're grateful for the job, but it doesn't pay but half what she could make but limited English I think it's better than nothing.

Any ideas? We're trying to help the mom out. My wife has been helping but can't do it all and eventually she'll need to learn enough English to pass the learners permit and drivers exams, then get a real job that pays well (she really needs driving experience and I can't be the teacher)

ugh worries worries!

[milimelo 4,231]

Care.com if it's available in your region.

[Boiler 43,599]

How did she meet up with your wife?

Local newspaper, craigslist?

Ask around, usually people know people who are looking for this sort of work.

[Penguin_ie 5,986]

Craigslist is good for babysitting/ nannying jobs, but she will have difficulty finding anything unless her English is very good. Another option would be to connect with the local Thai community, see if someone there is looking for a Thai speaking nanny for their kids.

Edited March 3, 2011 by Penguin_ie