How to choose the right nanny for you
Whether you have chosen a day care nanny or alive in nanny to meet your childcare requirements, it is vital that you choose the right nanny for the job. In the case of taking a nanny from abroad, an interview face to face is not possible, although with today’s web conferencing tools, we can conduct an interview over the Internet. It is of course always better to meet your potential nanny or candidates, giving each an extensive interview, to find out if they are really suited to the job, and to your individual needs.
Crucial questions to ask a potential nanny at an interview would be those of her views on childcare, discipline, child hygiene etc. Open questions are always the preferred option, as this allows you to listen to the nanny, as she has to voice her opinion and ideas. It will soon become entirely clear if the nanny really wants to be a nanny, or if it is purely a job that she thinks she can do. Through a carefully conducted interview we can evaluate potential nannies suitability to the job, and her skills as well as downsides.
Your expectations as parents and employer must be voiced in the conducted interview; carefully gating her response will guide you to her suitability for the job. You may ask her how she would handle a certain situation, or problem that she may come across whilst caring for your child or children. Your thoughts on correct discipline should be put across, as to what would be expected from her if she was to get the employment. You should not create yourself as an alien figure, but make it firmly clear that you will be employing the nanny, welcoming her into your home, and in return, standards of work hygiene etc are to be met.
You can ask your candidates how they would organize a day of activities for the children, as well as how she would feel about helping with the household duties and shopping etc. Asking candidates why they wish to be a nanny is a good question, as unprepared candidates who are looking for what they think is an easy work option, will fall here at the first hurdle. From a well conducted, half hour interview, you should be able to ascertain the suitability of the candidate for the position, and hopefully come to an agreement to working hours and payments etc.
You must also check with the nanny if they have any question then clear them from the start only. Understanding between the care giver and house owner is important so that there are no miscommunications from any reasons. Make sure that you are choosing the right person with good nature and good intensions as well. While taking their interview you can their other preferences regarding the job and you can clear such things with the mutual consent only. These things will give better care to your small child.
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