What to look for in a nanny
CHARLTON BROWN® prides itself on only providing you with the highest quality candidates available to our clients.
All CHARLTON BROWN® Nannies must:
- Hold nationally recognized qualifications (relevant to child care)
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Relevant State Clearance for working with children (Working With Children Check / Police Check)
- Pass an interview with our Agency Consultants
- Pass verbal and written reference checks
CHARLTON BROWN® will arrange personal interviews with potential nannies in your own home for families looking for a permanent nanny.
Interviewing candidates
We have put together some potential interview questions that you may find useful when screening potential nannies.
- What have you been doing lately?
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
- Why do you enjoy looking after children?
- What’s your training and detail what it entailed?
- Give an example of a tough situation and how you dealt with it?
- How do you communicate with the family regarding the care of the child/ren?
- Give an example of a routine you would do during the day?
- What sort of experience do you have working as a nanny?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- How do you deal with difficult behaviour/challenging situations?
- What would you do in the event of an accident/illness?
CHARLTON BROWN® is available to discuss any feedback you may have after your interview. We find that interviewing in your own home gives you an idea of how the nanny will interact with you and your children.
For more information about hiring a nanny, please contact us.
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