To choose a nanny for a one-year-old child, you need to be guided by certain criteria. You need to take this very seriously, because she will be responsible for the health and life of the baby.
First, decide what qualities your nanny should have. Decide on what days and for how long she will be with your baby, then start searching. Announcements, agencies, recommendations of friends will come to your aid.
Next, proceed with the interview, during which you ask each candidate for the position of a nanny about her work experience (for this, read the work book), look at the recommendations, characteristics from previous employers. She must have the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities in order to look after the child.
Knowledge of foreign language
Many parents lately give preferences to those candidates for the position who are fluent in any foreign language. At the age of one year, children are already trying to communicate, uttering sounds that are still incomprehensible to anyone. It is at this time that the child, like a sponge, absorbs everything that adults say. If you hire a nanny who speaks a foreign language, he will be able to speak two languages. Please note that this is only one of the possible criteria when choosing a candidate for the position.
Test results and doctors' opinions
Check out all the provided expert references. So, she must have conclusions from a psychologist, dermatologist, narcologist, results of fluorography, tests for HIV, hepatitis, worm eggs, giardiasis, etc.
Education is an important criterion
A candidate for the position must have a secondary or higher medical and pedagogical education. Why? Since a nanny is responsible for caring for a child, education is a must. What if something happens to the baby? In this case, the nanny, having the necessary knowledge, will provide first aid. Also, her duties will include carrying out hygiene procedures, bathing, massage, gymnastics, cooking and much more. Pedagogical education is indispensable for a child's development. The nanny will play educational games with him, monitor his mental development.
Communication with the child
After you have selected several suitable candidates, invite each to have a little chat with your child. The one to which the baby will reach the most, give preference. Follow her work throughout the week. If the child still does not get used to her, refuse her services. If the nanny quickly finds a common language with your baby, tell her about his health, what medications he takes, what foods he is allergic to, etc.
