1.If a caregiver is more concerned about their rate of pay more than what you need them to do, in many cases, they will forever be concerned about their pay more than their job.
2. A good babysitter/nanny should be playful and fun. We do not want a nanny that is shy. If they are not assertive enough, it means they could be easily overwhelmed by your kids.
3. You need to be clear on what you need from day one. Pay, Hours, Duties, will there be travel, what about a contract? Make sure everyone is on the same page and that you have written documentation.
4. All potential candidates should have CPR/First Aid.
5. Pay attention to how they speak of the other families that they used to work for. If there is negativity, Red Flag! However if their past shows long term commitment, the chances are, they too will create a long-term and loving relationship with your family as well.
6. Babysitters who show up in heels and nice clothes are not there to play. You want your nannies and caregivers to be comfortable about getting messy.
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2 comments:
That was a good article. Most of those tips can be reversed as well. There should also be a list for Nannies meeting potential families:
1. Meet the kids!! Every parent describes their children as the best around - you take the job only to find out they've been kicked out of 3 schools, had 5 nannies in the past, and are only 2 1/2 years old. Scary!!
2. Like the article said, make sure everything is in writing!! From who's car you'll be driving, what is and isn't okay to do at work (TV time, walking to the park, etc). EVERY parent is different!!
The list could go on and on - just watch out for yours and their best interest. You both don't want to start out expecting different things only because they were never discussed.
Good luck!!
From a nanny's perspective, I think the list is pretty good. Except, I am someone who considers myself shy at first! Don't put too much emphasis on whether the nanny is shy or not - many people are nervous at job interviews. It is more important that the nanny is sincere and genuine. As a parent, I would focus on how interested the nanny candidate is in the children and the questions she asks of the parents about the job. Also important is if you feel she is someone who can communicate easily with you as a parent. Communication is one of the TOP things that comes into play as a nanny.
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