TickiKids Guide: 5 solid tips on how to find your perfect match nanny in Dubai
Published 12 October 2021 at 12:25
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Finding a nanny for your kids can be tough. It takes trial and error and quite some time to find a child-caregiver that perfectly fits into your family. Before hiring someone, there are lots of things to take into consideration. Just to name a few, a nanny’s pay expectations should correspond to your budget, her professional qualification should meet your child’s needs, and finally, her personality should mesh with yours. No wonder, searching for the right nanny seems to be a monumental task. Here is a short TickiKids guide with key points and tips that will help you to seek out a top-quality caregiver and might make the search a little less intimidating.
Look for a nanny who is a truly happy person
No doubt, we all want a joyful environment for our little treasures. Personality traits, the emotional state of a caregiver, and her spirit have a direct influence on both kids' and parents' feelings of comfort. Because of that, having a generally happy person within the role of a caregiver should be the topmost priority. A cheerful nanny with an optimistic outlook can maintain and even contribute to a pleasant atmosphere at your home and make a positive difference in the life of the whole family.
Search for a caregiver who you like personally not only professionally
Your nanny will be a person who spends a significant amount of time at your home and become a crucial part of your family. So, pick someone you may get along with easily. Working together does bring family and a nanny really close. Keeping that in mind, you need to click personally with your nanny and make a superb team when it comes to disciplining and caring for your child.
Choose a nanny who has a childlike sense of fun and adventure
Childhood is all about fun and joy. Look for a nanny that can relate to children and has a childlike sense of fun and adventure. As kids love adults who are willing to play with them, a great nanny is capable to find humor in everyday situations and see things from a child’s perspective. Observe a potential nanny spending time with your children through several interactions before hiring. Does she have energy for fun activities? Is she ready to be funny and silly? Does she enjoy playing with children? An exceptional nanny has a playful personality and offers entertaining yet educational activities for your kid.
Prefer a nanny who has a solid experience relevant to your family needs
Childcare experience is a key element to look for in your next caregiver. In general, the more experience a nanny has, the better. However, the main question is what kind of experience she possesses and whether this experience suits your family’s requirements. For example, if you have got a toddler under 3 years of age, prefer a caregiver who has experience with this group age. In case if you have got two or more children, then you might search for a nanny who is experienced in working with big families. Consider hiring a nanny with a particular qualification, if your child has special needs, learning difficulties, or trouble sleeping. Determine your family wishes and prepare a list of questions related to a nanny’s previous experience in advance as this may facilitate your search for the perfect caregiver.
Check a nanny’s references and understand her true motivation
References can be a priceless source of information on a candidate’s reliability. However, watch out for fake references because some caregivers with little or no experience may list family or friends as prior employers. Taking references under scrutiny and checking them is a crucial part of candidate screening that cannot be omitted. It may be tempting to skip reference checks, but you should not fall into this trap. Carefully think over questions you will ask references and call everyone the nanny lists. While talking to references, listen to how the nanny is described, and do not be afraid to request a reference to go into detail.
As a next step, while interviewing a candidate, make sure to ask questions related to the nanny’s caregiving believes and the main motivation for being a caregiver. Cut out an unsuitable candidate, if her response to the question of why she decided to be a nanny is centered around money, not around a genuine interest in childcare and love for kids. Look for a potential hire who shows real enthusiasm in the caregiver profession. A great nanny wants to be a nanny, enjoys being around kids, likes children’s energy and fascination with the world.
by Marina Pisarevskaia