How to find the right nanny for your family.

Live-in nanny / caregiver
live-out nanny / caregiver
housekeeper

Nanny interview checklist

The interview starts with a full description of the job and its requirements:

children: age, daily routine, school and general information;
home responsibilities: housekeeping, laundry, meal preparations, etc.
general: working hours, salary, benefits, accommodation (if live-in position)

Now that the applicant is aware of the requirements, it's time for her to provide answers to some very relevant and important questions:

Personal, educational background and work experience
Describe a typical day with the children, i.e.: activities, meal preparations, etc.
Discipline methods: "what would you do if..."
Medical emergency: "How would you deal with an injury...
Introduce your children to the applicant and watch the natural response and interaction between them.
Closing questions: Can you handle the job? Are you interested to work for us? Do you have any questions for us?

Once the interview is concluded it's time to make a general assessment and write your notes, BEFORE the next interview:

General impression: appearance. personality, ability to handle the job.
Strengths and weaknesses: language skills. interaction with the children, etc.
Salary and work load issues.

After a careful consideration of all applicants, you can make your decision who is the best suitable candidate to care for your children and your home.
For more information feel free to contact us at:

info@paragon-personnel.com
www.paragon-personnel.com
TEL: 604.298.6633
FAX: 604.298.6655
Suite 1, 4529A Hastings St.
Burnaby , B.C. V5C 2K3

Have you decided to hire a nanny?

Download the Inquiry Form (in doc) or Inquiry Form (in pdf) complete it and send it to us. We will contact you within 24 hours.

If you have any further questions ,
please e-mail us:
info@paragon-personnel.com or
call us at: 604.298.6633

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• Hints and questions for interviewing applicants for a nanny position.
• What to ask when you are looking for a quality nanny agency
• Points to consider before hiring a nanny
• Live–in versus live–out nanny – Pros and Cons
• European Aupairs / Babysitters working as nannies in Canada
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