• Why should I use Dedicated Domestics agency?
   

• Dedicated Domestics has over 12 years of experience and is committed to finding the most caring and responsible Nannies, Babysitters, Housekeepers, Child Caregivers, Eldercare providers and other in home staff in Orange County California.

• Our agency can provide you with the peace of mind you should have when you invite potential candidates into your home.  We personally pre-screen all of our candidates and provide you with resumes and photographs.  No "Internet Only Option".  While they can fill out the application online, all candidates are personally interviewed at our office.  

• You save the time and energy of having to sort through hundreds of resumes posted online looking for relevant information.  We are family owned and operated so we know what your needs are and have narrowed the selection of applicants to only the best of the best.

• You save time answering phone calls at all hours, in response to ads.  Do you really want to give out your phone number to complete strangers? 

• You save the cost of advertising and tracking multiple invoices from online services, news papers or classified listings.  Not to mention your limited time spent on searching, writing ads, sending emails and constant follow-up.  

• Your safety is preserved by not having to open your home to meet with complete strangers. Our office is available for you to conduct private in-person interviews or we can send the pre-screened candidates to your home or office.  When possible, we suggest the first interview be held at our office.

• We will take care of every last detail for you from the moment you call us requesting information until
  your placement is finalized.

• Dedicated Domestics also offers you a replacement guarantee in the event that your original hire does not work out.

• We are also here as your domestic resource, so our relationship does not have to end once you have
  hired. We are here to answer any of your questions regarding the domestic field.
   

• How does Dedicated Domestics screen its candidates?

The screening process begins the moment the candidate comes through the door. All candidates must apply in person and are required to fill out a detailed four page application. We will interview the candidate in-person and select only the most caring and qualified candidates for possible introductions to our families. Applicants that are either unable to or unwilling to meet our criteria are not selected so we do not waste a families time.  Before a candidate can begin a new job the following requirements will be completed:

• TB Test

• CPR and First Aid Certification

• Criminal Background Check

• Reference Verification

• Fingerprinting and Photo

• Copies of Licenses and ID’s

• Sex offender list check

• Social Security validity check
   

• Are Dedicated Domestics’ nannies and caregivers CPR and First Aid certified?

Yes. Dedicated Domestics makes sure every nanny (infant/child) and caregiver (adult) has the
appropriate certification before their start date.
 

• Does Dedicated Domestics provide me with a criminal background check?

Yes. Upon hiring a candidate you will receive a State wide criminal background check prepared by an
independent professional information agency and when applicable a current DMV report will also be
provided.  We will also provide you with copies of the candidates fingerprints, a resume with photo and copies of all other pertinent documents.  
 

• What is the Trustline Registry?

Trustline was created by the California legislature to offer parents, employment agencies, child care
provider’s and child care resource and referral programs access to a background check conducted by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). This includes checks of the Criminal History
system and Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) at the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and a check of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) records. The Trustline Registry is maintained by CDSS.  As a convenience, Dedicated Domestics will provide all families hiring nannies with the proper forms and instructions for registering their newly hired nanny with the Trustline Registry (additional fee required and paid directly to CDSS). Trustline generally takes about 4 to 8 weeks for results.
 

• How do I start the process with Dedicated Domestics?

The first step is as easy as calling one of our experienced placement counselors. We will walk you
through every step of the process to see that all of your needs are met. We will ask you about what your family needs so we can determine the type of help that will be best suited for your specific situation. We will be introducing you to several candidates that have been pre-screened to fit your criteria. The interviews can take place by appointment at our office in a private conference room or in your home or place of business. Next, you will be provided with an interview package including the candidate’s resume with photo, letters of recommendation, and a questionnaire to help guide your interview. When you select a candidate that you like you can make an offer or we will help you with the process. Salary negotiations should be done directly with the candidate since it is ultimately up to the candidate to accept a specific salary for a job. Next, once you have selected the candidate, made the job offer and taken care of the Agency referral fee, we will arrange for the background checks through an independent information agency. You will then be given all the reports and any other applicable
paperwork. Lastly, you can set up a start date for the candidate to begin.
 

• Does Dedicated Domestics charge a fee for the application or the initial consultation?

No. There are no upfront fees. You will only pay a one time fee if and when you hire a candidate from us.  In order to attract the highly qualified caregivers that apply with us we do not charge candidates any fees.  
 

• I have a special needs child. Does Dedicated Domestics have candidates that can fit my
  requirements?

Yes. We have candidates with a broad range of experiences to fit the needs of all our families.
 

• Is Dedicated Domestics licensed and bonded?

California law does not require referral agencies to have any special license other than a business
license. Our business license is clearly posted on the wall of our offices. Only employees working for an agency can and should be bonded. Do not be misled by advertising claims, referrals do not work for an agency and therefore can not be bonded by the agency. 
 

• What is the range of salaries?

This is the most frequent and always the hardest question to answer, since the range of salary varies so greatly with the level of experience, requirements of the position and the hours needed.  Nannies and Caregivers with advanced degrees, licenses and specialty training will almost always command a higher salary.  Whereas, if your needs are limited you can sometimes find someone in the lower range of salaries.  Listed below is just an approximate sample of what you might expect for some popular full time  (40 Hours per week) live-out positions:

Nannies / Sitters:   $ 500 to  $ 800
Mothers Helpers:   $ 400 to  $ 500
Housekeepers:      $ 500 to  $ 800
Elder Caregiver:    $ 500 to  $ 800