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Things to Care when Hiring a Nanny Online

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Andria Harry
Things to Care when Hiring a Nanny Online

The major issue parents are facing nowadays is the lack of time to take care of their kids. Many mothers are quitting their careers to raise their little ones. Let me give you a personal advice; what about having a loving person who takes complete responsibility for your kid?

It's simple, hire a dedicated full time nanny to take care of your kid. Are you worried about how others or unknown individuals can provide full attention to your kids? Of course, it is crucial to give the responsibility of our child to an unknown person. 

Hiring a nanny is not just a simpler task. It will be a biggest decision we should make. Find the right person within your budget to care for your kid with complete dedication and love. Online maid and nanny agencies will help you out to hire a nanny within your location.

Here are some of the major things you should care when hiring a nanny online.

Write down your expectation

While hiring a nanny, be clear about your expectations. It includes the responsibilities, expected salary, age, personality, experience, skills, etc. Discuss with your family members and ask their opinion about their choice of hiring live in or live out nanny. If you choose an online nanny portal, then you can browse through the profile of the interested candidates. You can see the age, nationality, experience, skills, expected package, etc. So, it’ll be easy for you to shortlist them based on their skill levels. It is best to hire an educated individual as a nanny, so that they can assist your kid with their school activities as well.

Schedule an Interview

Take note of the shortlisted candidates and plan for an interview. Make a list of the questions you want to ask them before the interview. Don't miss anything out, be clear about the questions you're asking. Ask them about how they're going to handle the critical situations like kid's disobedience, crying, not eating and other naughty behaviours. Inquire about their experience in providing paediatric first aid, tutoring experience, etc., to have precise view.

Also, give them the freedom to express their thoughts and concerns during the interview. It is important to understand their opinion about handling the kid, let them know about your expectations, how much you are going to pay, etc. So, they'll get the overall idea about the job nature.

Take time to choose the right person. Don't hurry, make the decision only if you are completely happy with the candidate.

Verify their previous experience

It is very important to verify the previous experience of the candidate. Inquire about their commitment to the work and the reason to leave the previous job. It is advisable to properly check out 4 - 5 references as well as have a character check of whether they use alcohol, tobacco, drugs, etc. 

Verify her identity

The important step in hiring a nanny is to verify her identity. Ask her to bring the police clearance certificate, and thoroughly check her identity proofs.

Introduce your kid to nanny

If everything is clear and when you are completely satisfied with the nanny, schedule a meeting with both the child and the nanny. Let them meet and give them time to interact. Having a working connection and bond between the nanny and the child is key in finding your efforts successful.

Prepare a proper agreement

The last and vital step in hiring a nanny is preparing proper agreement. In the agreement you should mention clearly about the salary, working hours, total leave in a month or year, medical allowance, food and accommodation, nanny tasks, increment, privacy, etc. For your complete satisfaction, it is also advisable to have a week-long trial run before hiring a candidate.

Install CCTV cameras

Don't feel sad if you face a situation where you must leave your kid alone with an unknown person. With their knowledge, you can install CCTV cameras and monitor them wherever you are.

Don't force the nanny with the household workload. Make her feel comfortable at your house and let her love the work she does. Build a strong mother-nanny relationship too. Find time to talk with the nanny in every week or month and listen carefully about the issues that she faces.

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