Frequently Asked Questions

  • A Nurny is a “nurturing nanny” whose primary role is to:

    • Facilitate communication using individualized communication systems

    • Assist in the generalization of therapeutic interventions, if applicable

    • Engage children in fun and developmentally appropriate activities

    • Assist children with school tasks and/or assignments, if applicable

    • Utilize positive behavior strategies to support emotional well-being during periods of behavior escalation

    • Assist with toileting and other self care activities when necessary

    • Being a part of a team by attending parent trainings for therapeutic interventions or behavior strategies.

    • Some positions may include light housekeeping as requested by family, as well as pick up/drop off as needed

  • Pay depends on education, experience and location. Generally our range is between $20 - $30 per hour.

  • At this time health, vision and dental benefits are extended only to our team members who are working full time hours (30 hours or more per week). This is an opt-in benefit plan which means that you can choose to join at any time.

    As our business grows, we hope to extend health, vision, dental and 401K plans in the future.

  • At this time Nurnies are assigned to families no more than 10 miles away from their primary city of residence.

    If a request is sent to you for a family outside of a 10 mile radius, mileage reimbursement will be provided.

  • You will be paid on a weekly basis if working with family who enrolls in weekly care.

    If working with a family who enrolls in a-la-carte (1x or semi-monthly) care, you will be paid 72 hours after the last session for the week.

    Payment is received via direct deposit to your bank account.

  • This depends on the care request(s) that comes through for your service area.

    Nurny accepts care requests on rolling basis, which means that families are able to request care whenever they see fit. As a result, Nurny LLC is unable to pre-determine requests to provide anticipated work schedules outside of initial requests.

    If you are interested in additional hours, please reach out so that this is noted for your file.

  • After a family submits a care request, an initial search is conducted to find a caregiver whose background and skill set matches the families needs and schedule.

    Once you are identified as a potential match, your redacted resume will be forwarded to the family for review and a video call will be scheduled with the founder. If both screenings are successful a ‘meet and greet’ is scheduled with the family.

    If all parties agree to move forward, a formal offer will be extended and onboarding with Nurny LLC will officially begin

  • Yes! Part of the match process is to meet with the family to ensure not only the family’s comfort, but yours as well. These are usually scheduled 1 -2 weeks after the video call.