The Great Babysitter Hiring Guide

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    • Are you familiar with how to put an infant to bed? Do you know First Aid? Are you CPR certified? What types of activities do you do with children? How do you help a fussy baby? Trust Your Gut When you meet someone for the first time, get a read on them. Once you hire the sitter, make sure that you have all of your emergency info in an easily accessible place.

    Print out our Emergency Info Sheet here if you need one! If you have a landline, show the sitter where it is. Tell us about the worst child you ever took care of. Do you have any pet peeves about parents or children you've worked for in the past? How did you raise unexpected issues or problems that came up? Can you give an example? Have you found that parents you've worked for are open to your suggestions?

    Tell me about the work style of your past employers.

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    Was it hands-off, where you had plenty of freedom, or were there set ways to do things? Did you feel you had a tense or relaxed relationship? Were there any things about your last job you would like replicated in your next work situtation? Are there things you do not want to have? Did you do any cleaning or errands? Which of these additional duties do you feel OK with taking on as a nanny? Did your former employers ever come home later than agreed? What were the arrangements you had with your last employer in terms of hours, benefits, pay, vacation, etc.?

    These questions help you sound out ideas like working nights, weekends, travel with the family, etc. Would you be OK with taking our child to activity groups. Do you feel OK making playdates with other kids? How would you set them up? Are you willing to supervise playdayes with other kids in our home? Do you want to be paid extra for that?

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    What do you want from me as your potential employer? If you were hiring a nanny for your child, what would you want in a nanny? From your previous positions, how did you ensure that you were not late arriving to work in the morning or for things like after school pick up? In past employment situations, did you ever have to renegotiate work terms? Did you ever approach them about something you disagreed with regarding a parenting decision? Were you given an unexpected raise or special tips? Can you tell us a bit about the situation and how you handled it?

    Did you miss any work for illnesses? How often and why? Do you have any health issues that would limit your ability to do your job? Did you help find someone else to cover for you? If so, is it OK to exchange those days for other days off? Are you okay transitioning in a few years to a more part-time childcare and part-time housecleaner arrangement?

    What would be your expectation if we were to have another child?

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    Why or why not? Have you ever yelled at or hit a child? What would you do if you saw a nanny in public being rough with a child or yelling at them? Are you legally authorized to work in the U.

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    Do you want to be paid on or off the books? Would you sign a confidentiality agreement? Can you explain what confidentiality means to you? Have you ever abused or been accused of abusing a child? If so, how did you handle that accusation? How would you handle a temper tantrum in a public place? Does your behavior change if it's a temper tantrum they throw at home?

    Sometimes there are parenting decisions that you might not agree with. Can you give me an example of a time when you might have disagreed with a parent's decision? What, if anything, did you do about it? What is your opinion of sleep training and having kids "cry it out"? What would you do if my kids hurt or hit another child? What if they hurt or hit you?

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    Tell us about the worst child you ever took care of. Did you do a background check on your nanny? How do you help a fussy baby? Once you hire the sitter, make sure that you have all of your emergency info in an easily accessible place. In the Netherlands, boys and girls both work as babysitters: Make sure to discuss exact hours, the type of work situation offered, vacation, and any long-term goals.

    Were there ever any emergency situations that came up when you were taking care of kids? If so, can you tell me about it? Did you have the authority to make decisions for the child ren if the parents weren't available? Growing up, did you have a favorite babysitter? Tell me about them. What do you like to do when you are not working? Do you have a favorite television show, what is it? Do you read books, what kind? Where is your dream place to live? Do you smoke, drink, swear? What methods have you used for sleep training at night? Questions for caring for 1 to 3 yos: When would you allow a child to start watching television?

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    What time is good to start potty training? What activities would you do with a 1 yo, 2 yo or a 3 yo? How would you handle terrible twos doing terrible twos things like ripping books, writing on tables, throwing things? Questions for caring for 3 to 5 yos: What are your thoughts on preschool? Questions for caring for 5 and up: Would you be able to supervise our child with their homework, including reviewing their work and helping them if they get stuck?

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    What kinds of activities would do with a child 5 and up? Ask this question at the end of the interview. By then, the nanny will know you and your family and child ren better, style, expectations, etc. If they still really wants to work for you, they should be able make her case with more ease and confidence. Make notes about each person shortly after they leave when things are fresh in your mind. Many people tell us they get confused throughout the process. Write down identifiers and any red flags. Was the candidate punctual?

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    Did the candidate wash their hands when they came in? If you have the nanny change a diaper it can go a long way to helping you see the type of interaction you may or may not get.

    Did it seem like the candidate was prepared with questions for you? What was the focus of these questions pay, benefits and hours or the children? It can take time to connect with some references and ensure adequate quality talking time with you. For recommenders, helping a nanny find a new job is time consuming if done well, and during summer and fall months there are a lot of nannies on the job market making it nerve-wracking for them. Recommenders are also going through a roller coaster of emotions, letting a nanny go is a symptom of a larger transition.

    Frequently cited reasons why parents let a nanny go include job loss, moving, or starting to school. With those life changes, recommenders may feel a sense of responsibility, stress, sadness and more. The overwhelming majority of nannies are good, honest folks with legitimate references. However, nanny jobs are in high demand, leaving a few desperate nannies to rely on less than honest means to try to find a job. Ask detailed questions of the references. Sometimes agencies just scan the profile the sitters fill in on the website; others perform a thorough investigation, including a social media check, and have personal meetings and training sessions.

    Qualifications and Governmental Support In English, there is a division between nannies and babysitters. Getting to Know the Babysitter So, you have selected a nice babysitter. In this meeting, you can make small talk about the hobbies and interests of the babysitter and explain the basic things the sitter should know.

    If your kids are old enough, let them give the babysitter a tour of the house and show them their rooms. In the beginning, children can find babysitters a bit scary, by giving them a task and involving them actively in the conversation, you can break the ice. It is not strange to expect the sitter to cook and eat with the kids. Tell the babysitter about your routine. Do you first read a book together and then brush your child's teeth before going to bed? Does your child have a favourite and irreplaceable toy? Does this toy have a name? It is not strange if your child does not want to eat or drink with the babysitter at first.

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    The PSP Guide To Hiring a Nanny/Babysitter: Step 3: WHO's it going to be? Print; Email The best practice is to avoid the subject altogether. (If it's illegal to ask. One of the most important parts of hiring a new babysitter is getting the . “You want someone who is really great with children, but you want someone who is.

    It takes some time to trust and know the sitter. Most parents leave some tea and cookies for the sitter. Fee and Payment Babysitters earn a fee based on their age and the amount of children they have to take care of. More in this series: Understanding the Dutch Education System. A Quick Guide to Healthcare in Amsterdam.