Nowadays, many parents are assisted by nannies. This issue should be taken very seriously. After all, you are going to entrust your child to a stranger. Different nannies have individual requirements that directly depend on the age of the baby.
Instructions
Step 1
For children under the age of one year, the nanny must have knowledge in the field of medicine, have experience and know the peculiarities of caring for infants, be sure to observe the daily routine and follow the instructions of the pediatrician. For children over a year old, the nanny must have a teacher education and experience in kindergarten. For a preschool child, a nanny with knowledge of a foreign language and educational methods aimed at intellectual development is preferable.
Step 2
First, determine the basic requirements for which a nanny should be suitable. These include: education, age, marital status, salary, character, experience, recommendations. You should also decide on the nanny's work schedule.
Step 3
Then you can use the services of a recruiting agency. Choose an agency that has been in this business for quite some time, review customer reviews. The agency must carefully select personnel, verify the authenticity of documents. This will give you some confidence that the proposed candidate will not pose a danger to both the child and your property.
Step 4
Talk to people you know who have used babysitting services. They will be able to recommend you an agency, which they themselves contacted and with which they were satisfied.
Step 5
You can search for a nanny by ad. In this case, you should prepare to view the candidates, but you will also have to check the accuracy of the documents yourself.
Step 6
When speaking in person with an invited candidate, or provided by an agency, feel free to ask a lot of questions. Pay attention to the form of responses, manner of communication, etc. But the main condition is the child's reaction to the nanny, even if you really liked the applicant. Give them a chance to chat in your presence.
Step 7
Set a trial period for the nanny for 1-2 months. This time will be enough to understand whether she is coping with her duties and how she gets along with the child. And only after that you can safely entrust your child to her.
Step 8
Discuss the list of responsibilities of a nanny and make a rough list of requirements that she should fulfill.
Step 9
Maintain a distance in communication. Don't let your nanny get too close to your family. Don't discuss personal items, and don't talk about money or expensive purchases.
Step 10
And most importantly, try to give your child enough love and attention so that he does not feel unnecessary to his parents. Even the most wonderful nanny should not replace the mother for the child.
