Discover the Best Way to Hire a Nanny Online – Simple and Stress-Free

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There are two main paths you can explore to hire a nanny online: you can either conduct an independent search through various online platforms or choose the convenience offered by a professional domestic agency like Royal Maison. Both options have their advantages, and we’ll walk you through the process of each so you can choose the one that suits you best.

Finding a nanny online has become common and extremely popular. With more and more parents relying on the speed and accessibility of information the internet provides, it’s important to help you navigate the sea of options to ensure safety, reliability, and the perfect match for your family’s needs.

How to independently hire a nanny Online

Many parents consider starting their nanny search on their own using specialized online platforms. This DIY approach can be appealing, as it gives you direct access to a wide range of profiles and full control over every step of the process.

Your role when you want to hire a nanny online

If you decide to hire a nanny online on your own, the process usually looks like this: 

  1. First, you create a detailed job posting on platforms designed for finding nannies, describing everything you need and what you expect from the nanny.
  2. Next, you go through the profiles of many nannies yourself, evaluating their experience and qualifications, as sometimes you might find a suitable nanny shortly after posting your ad. 
  3. After that, you get in direct contact with the candidates you like, arrange interviews – either online or in person – and negotiate all the terms. 

This independent way of finding and hiring a nanny online has one huge advantage: you have direct contact with the nanny right from the start. However, what’s important to know is that in this case, you are responsible for everything—from thoroughly checking references and conducting background checks to understanding and drafting the contract. If this is your first time looking for a nanny, be prepared for everything.

Why hiring a nanny online independently can be challenging?

This option may give you a sense of complete control, and you might think you’ll save on agency fees. However, it’s important to be aware of the challenges behind this approach. Conducting an independent search is extremely time-consuming. Just imagine how much time it takes to go through hundreds of profiles, carefully verify every reference, organize all necessary background checks, and handle the complexity of the legal aspects of employment in the UAE on your own. All of this consumes a huge amount of your valuable time and energy.

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Without professional insight, there is also a potential safety risk, as the checks you conduct yourself may not be thorough or reliable enough. Additionally, the lack of support after hiring a nanny can leave you uncertain if any problems or disagreements arise later. You may also come across unverified platforms that offer unreliable nannies.

At Royal Maison, we understand these challenges. We don’t want you to feel overwhelmed or uncertain. That’s exactly why we’re here to offer you a solution that eliminates these worries and allows you to fully focus on your family.

Royal Maison: Your trusted partner when you want to hire a nanny online

For efficiency, safety, and most importantly, peace of mind, hiring a nanny through a professional agency like Royal Maison is truly the ideal solution. Although you still find a nanny “online” (since you communicate and choose through our digital channels), we handle the entire complex process for you, allowing you to be completely stress-free.

Our mission is to make the process of finding a nanny as simple, safe, and pleasant as possible for you. Here’s how we ensure that your decision to hire a nanny online with Royal Maison is the best it can be:

Seamless candidate screening process – Your safety is our priority

Dear parents, at Royal Maison, your family’s safety is our absolute priority. That’s why every nanny in our network goes through an incredibly rigorous and comprehensive screening process. We truly believe that no parent should have to bear the burden of such critical checks alone when hiring a nanny online. 

Here’s how our process works:

  • Detailed interviews: We not only assess their experience and qualifications but also deeply explore each candidate’s personality to ensure they align with our high standards and values.
  • Thorough reference checks: We carefully verify previous employment and contact former employers to obtain genuine recommendations and confirm their reliability.
  • Medical tests and psychological evaluations: Health and mental stability are crucial to us. Our nannies undergo comprehensive medical examinations and psychological assessments, including necessary PCR tests, to ensure a safe and healthy environment for your family.
  • Extensive background checks: We conduct all necessary criminal background and other background screenings, providing you with complete transparency and absolute confidence.

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Understanding your needs

We don’t just provide you with a list of available nannies. Our team of experts is dedicated to understanding your family’s unique needs, values, and lifestyle. Then, we carefully match you with nannies whose skills, experience, and personality perfectly align with what you’re looking for. This personalized approach is what sets us apart when you choose to hire a nanny online. We want it to be a perfect match.

Legal and administrative support 

Navigating the legal framework for employing domestic staff in the UAE can be quite complex and confusing. The good news is that Royal Maison handles all the necessary paperwork for you – from processing visas and employment contracts to obtaining all required permits. Working seamlessly with our government partners like Tadbeer, we ensure less stress for you and more time to focus on what truly matters – your family.

Ongoing support and guarantee after hiring a nanny online through Royal Maison

Our commitment to you doesn’t end once you find your nanny. We provide ongoing support to ensure a smooth transition and a successful working relationship. If circumstances change or a replacement is needed, we offer a free replacement policy, giving you long-term peace of mind and security.

Ensure safety and reliability! Learn more about our process and how we can help you hire a nanny online with complete confidence.

Why Royal Maison makes hiring a nanny online simple and stress-free

Dear parents, choosing Royal Maison agency when you want to hire a nanny online turns a potentially overwhelming task into a smooth, efficient, and most importantly, worry-free experience.

  • Saving time and energy 

We take on the entire burden of the search. From the initial screening to presenting top candidates, Royal Maison handles everything, freeing up your valuable time and energy. This is especially important for busy parents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

  • Safety and peace of mind with verified nannies

Perhaps the most significant advantage is complete peace of mind. Knowing that your child is in the care of a thoroughly vetted, highly qualified, and trustworthy professional allows you to relax and sleep peacefully. When you hire a nanny online through us, you choose safety for your loved ones.

  • Access to the best nannies in the UAE

With years of experience since 2013, Royal Maison has built an extensive network of exceptional nannies. We have access to the best talent in the UAE, ensuring you find a professional who not only meets but exceeds your expectations—without any hassle on your part.

Conclusion 

The decision on how you will hire a nanny online is yours. While direct online platforms offer a DIY approach, Royal Maison provides an easy solution—a way to find the perfect nanny with safety, efficiency, and complete peace of mind for you.

Choose to prioritize your family’s safety and your own peace of mind. Leave all the complexity of the search to Royal Maison agency so you can focus on what truly matters – your children.

Contact Royal Maison today for a free consultation and find the perfect nanny for your family.

 

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Is it safe to hire a nanny online without an agency?

Hiring a nanny online without an agency carries greater risks because you are solely responsible for thorough background checks and reference verification, which can be complex and time-consuming.

The process of hiring a nanny online through Royal Maison agency is significantly faster thanks to our streamlined screening and matching procedures; it often takes only a few days to present you with qualified candidates.

Agencies like Royal Maison conduct extensive background checks, reference verifications, medical tests, and psychological assessments to ensure safety when hiring a nanny online.

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CONSULTANCY AGREEMENT

Definitions
“Agreement” is this Consultancy Agreement between the Consultant and the Client.
“Candidate” is any person introduced virtually by the Consultant to the Client.
“Client” is any person desiring to review profiles based on the data and details recorded and provided by the Consultant.

Consultantis Royal Maison, an authorized online sub-brand under Savoir Vivre Human Resources Consultancies, with headquarters in Burlington Tower Suite 22 Dubai, UAE.

 

Effective Dateis the date of latter execution of this Agreement by the Consultant and the Client.   The remainder of the terms in this Agreement have the definitions provided herein.

1. Description of Services. This Agreement is solely for consultancy services (the “Services”) and is not, and shall under no circumstances be characterized, considered, or deemed as, a labor supply agreement or transaction providing manpower to the Client.

2. Consultancy Fee. The “Consultancy Fee” is the monetary consideration paid from the Client to the Consultant for the Services, under the terms and conditions provided below.  The Consultancy Fee will be paid by the Client to Consultant for a “Successful Referral” on the “Date of Appointment,” which is the date when the Candidate has been selected by the Client and becomes a Successful Referral. 

2.1  Clients based inside UAE. The Consultancy Fee shall be a one-time non-refundable fee as follows: (i) for salaries above 2,500 AED, the Consultancy Fee shall be twenty percent (20%) of the gross annual salary of the Successful Referral; (ii) for salaries below 2,500 AED, the Consultancy Fee shall be a flat fee of 9,000 AED.

2.2  Clients based outside UAE. The Consultancy Fee shall be a one-time non-refundable fee as follows: (i) for salaries above 5,000 AED, the Consultancy Fee shall be twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross annual salary of the Successful Referral; (ii) for salaries below 5,000 AED, the Consultancy Fee shall be a flat fee of 12,000 AED. All administrative formalities and processing fees for any Candidate to be brought into the UAE or to exit the UAE in the event of termination shall be the sole responsibility of the Client. For example, ticket, entry visa, return ticket, exit visa, and any and all applicable legal jurisdictional formalities shall be the sole responsibility of the Client.

2.3  Successful Referral Disclosure. The Consultant shall remain engaged in the process of the Client selecting a Candidate to become a Successful Referral and shall be included in all communications leading up to the selection of the Candidate, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.

3. Registration Requirements. 

3.1 Registration Fee. To activate this Agreement and the valuable Services to be provided hereunder, an initial fee of 3,000 AED, excluding five percent (5%) VAT, will be billed to the Client upon execution of this Agreement (the “Registration Fee”). The amount of the Registration Fee will be deducted from the Consultancy Fee Invoice once issued (detailed further below). The Registration Fee entitles the Client to fifteen (15) hours of effective Services from the Consultant, which will be reflected in the Consultancy Fee Invoice. The Registration Fee is limited to the engagement terms given and signed by the Client in the Client Registration Form above and related to the salary, day off, living arrangement, working hours etc. In the event that the Client breaches this Agreement in any way, no refund of the Registration Fee will be provided.

3.2  Required Documentation. Personal valid identification documents are required to be submitted per the Ministry of Emiratization MOHRE Rules and Regulations for Clients based both inside of the UAE and outside of the UAE.

4. Payment Terms and Conditions for all Fees; Late Fees. A “Consultancy Fee Invoice” will be issued on the Date of the Appointment of the Candidate and shall be paid by the Client within seven (7) business days of the date of issuance. In the event of nonpayment , a late fee of 250 AED shall be billed weekly, which is 50 AED for each day of nonpayment that the Client is benefitting from the Services (the “Late Fee”). The Late Fee may be prorated as applicable. Five percent (5%) VAT and five percent (5%) additional charge for use of credit card payments shall be added to all Fees, except that the five percent (5%) VAT shall be withheld from the Registration Fee as a value add for the Client.

5. Relationship of the Parties. Consultant is a virtual referral service, not an agent or representative of Candidate; neither is a Candidate an agent or employee of the Consultant. The Consultant is not liable for a Candidate’s acts and/or omissions, nor for any other events or occurrences beyond its control. Client shall indemnify and hold the Consultant harmless from all claims arising out of services provided by any Candidate to Client, including without limitation: claims for loss, damage, injury or expense suffered by Client or another person due to the wrongful acts, omissions, or negligence of the Candidate; and claims made by the Candidate against the Client.  This Agreement is subject to a full cancellation, if the Client, in any written or verbal communication, abuses, behaves inappropriately towards, shouts at or uses obscene or offensive language with regard to the  Consultant or the Candidate, in the Consultant’s sole discretion.

6. Candidates as Proprietary Information of Consultant. The Consultant shall own and maintain any and all information related to the Candidates for  twenty-four (24) months from the Date of Appointment, which information shall be considered proprietary, business sensitive, confidential information, and afforded confidential treatment by all parties.  As such, under no circumstances may the Client share the Candidate’s information  with a third party, for example for the purposes of the third party hiring or contracting with the Candidate.In the event that a candidate referred by the consultant is hired by the client or third party, the client agrees to pay a penalty of 30,000 AED, in addition to the agreed consultancy fee as per the candidate’s position. This obligation remains enforceable even after the termination of the contract between the client and the candidate. The penalty is applicable within 5 years from the date of referral, irrespective of when the consultant becomes aware of the hiring.  

7. Client’s Obligations. Client shall notify the Consultant immediately when any Candidate becomes a Successful Referral. Client agrees that it may not make any private agreement with a Candidate nor do any act that is inconsistent with this Agreement or may result in avoidance of any of Client’s obligations hereunder. Such private agreements and acts include, without limitation, those by which another person could avoid paying the Consultancy Fee to the Consultant. Client shall be liable to the Consultant for all damages resulting from Client’s breach of the terms and conditions of this Agreement in any manner.

8. MOHRE Regulations. Client understands and is obliged to follow the MOHRE and Immigration employment regulations in terms of benefits and working conditions for any Candidate. Client must process the Residency Visa of the Candidate at the Date of Appointment as per the UAE’s labor laws and if Client fails to do so, this act of negligence is subject to a fines and penalties executed by the relevant authorities which shall be the sole responsibility of the Client.

9. COVID-19. Client is responsible for all the COVID-19 formalities, relevant testing, quarantine, and vaccination preferences.

10. Warranty. The Consultant guarantees a Candidate’s employment with or contracting with the Client for three (3) months from the Date of Appointment. In the event that a Candidate resigns or a Client becomes reasonably dissatisfied with Candidate, the Consultant shall provide a one-time suitable replacement Candidate for no additional fee. Provided, however, if the Consultant determines that any Candidate was treated unfairly or exploited in accordance with this provision or the provisions set forth above in Section 5, the Consultant shall not be obligated to provide the replacement or issue any refund. Subject to these reasonable limitations, this warranty is the Consultant’s sole warranty, guaranty, or representation under this Agreement, and all other express or implied warranties, guaranties, and/or representations are herein disclaimed.   

11. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the applicable laws of Dubai, UAE. Any dispute under this Agreement shall be settled by arbitration according to the Rules of the Dubai Courts.

12. Electronic signature acknowledgement and Consent. I agree and understand that by accepting the Terms and Conditions above, that my Electronic Signature is the legal equivalent of my manual/handwritten signature and i consent to be legally bound to this agreement.