How To Do The Nanny Search, This Will help You See How Does The Nanny Interact With Your Baby
One of the most important things for you to monitor while doing the interviewing process is the nanny’s interaction to your child. If you don’t want to do this in a first interview, it makes sense to do it in a second interview.
No matter when you do it, you’ll want to notice certain things. How does the nanny react when the child says, “no” to them? How does the nanny react when the child has a question? Does the nanny talk authoritatively or are they soft spoken letting the child tell them what to do?
Take specific time to watch the nanny interact with kids. Try to give them the opportunity alone while you observe from another room, if possible. Let the child show the nanny his or her room. Since the foundation of the employee’s job is to care for this child, it is imperative that the two of them get to meet and interact before you sign anyone on for the job.
The Second Nanny Interview
Why do you need a second nanny interview? You’ve found someone that seems to be pretty good on paper and in person. Why bother doing this?
The second interview is yet another opportunity for you to observe the nanny working with your child. This is the perfect way for you to determine if they are getting alone well as well as how well the nanny fits within your family’s personality. Do they mesh with your family?
A great thing to do for a nanny’s second interview is to go on an outing. Remember, though, that they aren’t working for you just yet so allow them only to interact with the child when they initiate it. Don’t pressure your child into their arms, either. The nanny should be able to interact with the child enough to convince them that she’s not a bad guy at all.
During this trip, notice how well the nanny pays attention to your child. Are they more concerned about impressing you rather than hanging out with your child? Are they listening to the child and encouraging good behaviour or are they more interested in what’s happening with their makeup and hair?
Taking notice of all of these things will help you to make the final decision about who the right nanny really is.
Make the Decision
Now it’s time to really come to a conclusion on who is the right nanny for the job.
Did you double check all personal and employment references? Do this even for the nanny placement agency nannies.
Did you have a background check run and a driver’s record check run?
Did you take the time to talk about and work through any problems with salary, hours, duties and such?
Did you come to an agreement on how discipline will be handled?
Have you not agreed on anything that you haven’t taken care of at this point?
Have you done that second interview?
Once you’ve done this and you know who the best nanny is, trust your intuition and hire the person that you feel fits best for your child and for your family. Personality, education, and experience all mesh to the right person, then.