Contents
- Nanny: the points to address before choosing her
- Nanny and childminder what’s the difference?
- Recruitment of the nanny: assess her training and motivation
- Determine the experience of the childminder before recruiting her
- Interview of the assmat: What education does it give?
- Daily life: set the limits with the nanny
- On the administrative level
Nanny: the points to address before choosing her
Now is the time to leave your child with someone you trust and get back to work. Recruiting a nanny is a tall order. After having selected the profiles which seem to you in adequacy with what you are looking for, you will now receive the candidates. Doing a job interview, because that’s what it is, cannot be improvised. It is important that you are listening of each potential nanny and ask him the right questions. Obviously, the questions are different whether you have single custody or shared custody.
Nanny and childminder what’s the difference?
We must first of all distinguish the maternal assistant and the nanny. The first does not keep the child at home but at home with other toddlers. It is the nanny who comes to look after at home. There are also differences in pricing and status. However, the questions suggested below are suitable for both a nanny and a childminder.
Recruitment of the nanny: assess her training and motivation
The first thing to know is that nannies and childminders must necessarily go through training before they can practice their profession. Some go through a CAP early childhood while others go through training as a childminder recognized by the state. So take stock of her training but also determine the motivations that pushed your candidate to turn to this profession!
Do you have specific training in childcare?
How long have you been babysitting?
Why are you doing this job?
Determine the experience of the childminder before recruiting her
A newbie nanny and an experienced nanny can make big differences! Do not hesitate to ask questions about his liabilities to learn more about his relationship with children.
Can you tell me about your different experiences?
What are your references?
Do you agree to give me the contact details of your previous employers?
Tell me about the children you used to babysit?
Why did your last shift end?
Interview of the assmat: What education does it give?
It is important to take stock with your future nanny on her vision and her education techniques. This will help you avoid unpleasant surprises!
How do you gain respect? If a child angry, how do you react ?
If the two children you keep arguing, what is your attitude?
What does a typical day on call look like for you?
What activities do you do with the children?
Daily life: set the limits with the nanny
There are some things that may appear to be details that should grab your attention:
Do you smoke ?
Are you trained in first aid?
Take a specific example: My child is choking, what are you doing? From what temperature does a child have a fever?
Do you agree to prepare meals? Tidy up the child’s room, take care of his laundry?
On the administrative level
What are your salary expectations ?
Do you want to bring your packed lunch or would you prefer that we provide it?
Do you agree to work overtime?
When do you usually take your vacation?