When hiring a nanny, parents frequently make a few common and simple mistakes that can hinder the selection of the right nanny for your home. These mistakes occurs when the hiring process is rushed or done without adequate attention to important hiring steps. Parents tend to skip these steps perhaps because the nanny came highly recommended. In the end, such minor errors frequently have significant effects. When hiring a nanny be sure to watch out for and avoid these errors as it´s best to be diligent and safe vs. being sorry. The following are some of the most typical errors parents make while selecting a nanny:
Mistake #1: Not Having a Nanny Contract
Mistake #2: Not considering a nanny a household employee.
Mistake#3: Paying under the table.
Mistake#4: Not fully considering the implications of someone working in your home.
Mistake#5: Expect Nanny to Do Housekeeping and Cleaning
Mistake#6: Parents Do Not Feel the Need to Contact Previous Employers
Mistake #7: Not discussing parents´ parenting style with the candidate during the interview.
Staff writer Thalya Olmos is Elite Nannies Miami Founder and CEO. Mrs. Olmos resides in Miami with her Family, her nine year old daughter Liah, her five year old dog Otis and her husband. Thalya is a passionate community leader and mobilizer. An outspoken advocate with a people-centered approach, Thalya is particularly interested in promoting programs and services that involve the prevention and reduction of disparity among at-risk or underserved populations. Her professional and volunteer experiences include public policy and advocacy activities, community mobilization, capacity building, program evaluation, and non-profit administration and board development. On her spare time she loves to read, watch foreign films and immerse herself in the world of art.