Tips for Questions to be Asked in Nanny Jobs

A nanny job interview is a two way conversation. Some of the following questions should be addressed by nannies in the interview before accepting the job position.
First try to be aware about the expectations about the family. Rephrase your question in such a way as “So you expect me to make Anna ‘s breakfast and lunch, include outdoor play time if she is permitted ,tidy up the kitchen after the food, and clean her clothes and bedding weekly, isn’t it?
It would be better if you would verify the timings; are they fixed or flexible .In case they are flexible how much does the notice of plan changes? Is their requirement of work in the weekend or night work is required. Full time nannies expect a leave requirement of three weeks per year. This includes vacation, sick leave, etc.
Be aware about the families discipline style whether they are authoritarian, liberal or uninvolved. Do they expect the nanny to make the child realize his responsibility by laying the bedspreads on the bed or they require the nanny to do it for them.
Another important aspect which must be considered is that is the nanny expected to travel with the family for job or vacation .And if so how the work would be compensated.

Tips to retain your caregivers

After having yourself familiarized about the nature of job before joining it’s the time that you perform well at your workplace.
Now here are some guidelines for the employer so as to how to deal with your nanny.
Set acceptable behavior standards for your caretaker as you do for your children. Let her know what would be tolerated in your house and would stand as unacceptable. Never assume that the caretaker knows the code of conduct of your house. It is always advisable that you let her know. Let her know about the telephone usage, use of your home and your home things when she is working or off duty, etc. All these things would make the functioning in your home smoother along with your caretaker.
It is always preferable to allocate a regular time for communication when you and the caregiver can sit and discuss about the growth of your child ,their changing requirements ,a know how about the activities which they perform throughout the day .This will be right time when you offer suggestions and hear her suggestions and praise her. Be open to what the care taker feels and listen to her. Don’t leave the communication happen to chance; it won’t work.
Express your appreciation for the caregiver .This acts as a motivation booster and will definitely motivate her to keep the good work going. Be generous to give a bonus if she deserves.
Sometimes it takes several tries to find the right caregiver however it the above mentioned tips will definitely help you to find the right caregiver and even to retain.
Shalini is a Copywriter of Nannies in New York. She had written various articles in different topics on Nannies in New York. For more information visit: www.noblenanny.com. Contact her at noblenanny1@gmail.com