Things to do When Hiring a Nanny
There are two main things you can do before go into the nanny hiring process. One is that making a list of your requirements of your nanny. Other is, prepare a nanny interview question list. The first can be helpful when you are putting an advertisement or a job post. Requirement list can include things such as nanny's job task, timetable, other specific needs. Nanny interviewing question list is also very important as you should not miss even one question to ask.
During the interview, make a clear statement on your needs and what kind of nanny you are looking for. This can be a written description also. The basic areas you should address are her background, about the job, personality questions, your specific questions etc. Not only the nanny, if possible interview nanny's references as well. Because references can be easy to fake. Someone who is really desperate can persuade few people to lie on you as references. So when interviewing nanny's references do not ask questions that can easily answer by saying Yes or No. Few examples are 'Were you satisfied with your nanny's work?, Was she took good care of your child?' etc. Questions you should ask are 'What did your nanny do to keep your child happy?, What is the worst thing the nanny did?, What did she do to have good discipline in the children?'. The point is make them describe about the nanny.
Regardless to say how much important is to check your nanny's background. Do not depend on the nanny agency's background check. If you trust the agency, you should make sure that they dug in to nanny's past and did not miss any record. At the nanny interview, ask for multiple picture identity cards from nanny. Also every other important details such as address, former residences, medication need if there any, certain religious practices, relative and their contact in formations etc. After the two interviews you can arrange trial runs with nannies that you are satisfied. If possible ask for feedback from the child. A child always warms up to a good nanny.
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