How to choose a nanny for a child?
It's no secret that many wealthy or not soparents are sometimes forced to look for a nanny for their child. Nanny is often looked for very young children who can not be left with anyone to stay at home, but they are too early to give them to a kindergarten. But parents and older children also come to the services of a nanny.
What kind of nanny do we want for our child? Of course, loving children with skillsfirst aid, having pedagogical experience. For many mothers, it is also very important that the nanny not only look after the child, but also teach him, for example, a foreign language. How to choose the right nurse?
Who usually is a nanny? Most often, the work of a nanny is sought by a middle-aged womanage (30-50 years), as well as young girls, for example, students. Many nannies are former kindergarten teachers, school teachers, nurses. For some, nanny work is the main source of income, they usually sit with the child all day. And for others, such work is a way to earn extra money, so they can look after your baby just a few hours a day.
When hiring a nanny, what duties she will have to perform. Standard set - to feed and dress the child,walk with him at home and on the street, train him and develop various skills of the child. In addition, the duties of a nanny can also include cleaning the child's room, washing and ironing his things, buying food and cooking food for the baby.
A nanny can be searched in several ways. You can choose a nanny in specialized agency, by advice to friends, and it is possible and simple on private ad.
If you decide to use the recommendationsacquaintances when choosing a nanny, then this is one of the most acceptable options. So you already know how the nurse is behaving with children, can she be trusted, is she professional enough.
Hiring a nanny from the agency, you, most likely, sign a contract, which will specify all the rights andthe official duties of the employee being hired, the amount of salary, your rights, etc. If you hire a nanny, the best friend, then one side, you will be absolutely calm for the safety of things in the house and for the honesty of babysitting. But on the other hand, can you be quite demanding on a friend? The search option for nanny on the ad is the most economical, but also the most dangerous. If you hire a nanny simply by oral agreement, then you will not have any guarantees.
If you decide to hire a nanny from the agency, you canbe sure that the nanny has all the necessary skills and that importantly the documents. Be sure to ask how many years the agency is already working, can this data be checked. Do not forget to pay attention not only to the documents of the nanny, but also to the license of the agency, which it simply must have.
If you hire a nanny on an ad, even during a preliminary telephone conversation take an interest recommendations, the availability of pedagogical orpsychological education, sanitary book for the future nurse. In case of a personal meeting, be sure to check the indicated documents. Even if you hire a nanny on an ad, still make a written contract with her, which you can notify the notary. Then this document acquires legal force and can protect the interests of both parties in case of conflict.
Do not forget that you hire a nanny, first of all, for a child! When interviewing, look at how your child isaccepts a new person. Maybe the nanny is causing him fear or aggression? Then it's better not to hire this person. In addition, it is important that the future nanny and you made a good impression. If from the same kind of pretender in a nanny you become uncomfortable, give up this candidate - so you will be calmer.
When choosing a nanny, remember that it is important to be reserved and calm, to talk politely.
Always be careful when choosing a babysitter foryour child! A nanny is a stranger in the house. And if this person is unscrupulous, the danger is, first of all, your child. Such a nanny can harm a child's health, both physical and psychological, can cause you material damage. A legal contract can legally fix all the mutual rights and obligations between you and the nanny, but, unfortunately, nobody is insured from nannies who do not like children.
We wish you good luck in choosing a nanny for your child!