The following article will be a quick tips and tricks on the
business of being a nanny. This world is built upon social media and it is not
difficult to find child care. However, it is difficult to find good child care.
Being a nanny means being a permanent fixture in a family’s life. You are a
teacher of early childhood development. You are an alternative mother when a
mom cannot be there. You are the primary thing standing as a safeguard for your
clients children. It is important to never forget that while the parents are in
charge, you are directly responsible for the care of their children.
It is important to remember that while the parents are interviewing you should
likewise be interviewing them. You need to make sure that your clients are
trustworthy and that there are no signs of abuse within the household. The
interview is the time to be vigilant and ask questions of your own. You should
already have a background check at your disposal in your portfolio with a completed
resume equipped with as many positive references as possible. Likewise you
should be in the position to offer them the opportunity to purchase a
background check at their own discretion. There are third party applications
online which will allow you to fill in the information necessary for the
background check without forcing you to divulge your private personal info to
your clients. It will then give both you and the clients access to it. This is
mutually beneficial since it will give you an updated background check while
allowing the clients to have one as well.
After you’ve accepted the job it’s important to have a few of your own
supplies. This is not only in case of emergencies but items which you have
tried, tested, and know work for your style of Nannying. For instance if you
are an infant’s nanny and you are used to using a particular blanket for
swaddling a baby, then be sure to have it with you.
Also, it is important to get approval of all materials with your clients prior
to implementing them into your routine. You would never introduce a pacifier
into the equation if the clients have decided that they do not want to use
them. If you must spend money out of pocket be sure to save all of your receipts
so that you can submit them to your clients. Remember that if they dispute the
cost you can give them your reasoning behind your submission but they have the
final say in whether or not you receive reimbursement. Keep a record of things
commonly disputed and avoid them in the future.
Lastly realize what you’re worth before accepting a job. Take into account the
common bills incurred by people on a monthly basis, and consider the argument
what is more important than your clients children. There should be nothing in
their life they consider above them. Therefore they should be willing to spend
top dollar for a top tier nanny.