Please Copy and Past Nanny Interview Sheet to a Word Document and COMPLETE and Return Via Email to nannywantedbideford@gmail.com
Name: ________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________
Date interviewed: _____________________________
Experience & Training:
1. How long have you been a nanny? _______________________________
2. How old were the other children you cared for? ________________
3. Do you have any formal early childhood development or childcare training?
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4. Would you be willing to take classes to further your education in childcare? yes / no
5. Do you have emergency training?
CPR: yes / no
First-aid: yes / no
If not, would you be willing to take CPR classes and first-aid training? yes / no
6. What would you do if my child was sick or had an accident?
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7. Would you mind if I ran a background check on you? yes / no
|Philosophy/Approach:
1. On being a nanny
Why are you a nanny?
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Why are you looking for a new position?
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What do you like about the job?
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Describe your ideal family/employer:
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What do you like least about being a nanny? Do you have any special peeves about parents/children/pets?
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2. On dealing with children
What are your beliefs about childrearing?
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What do children like best about you?
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How do you comfort children? How do you deal with separation anxiety?
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How do you discipline children? Give me an example of a previous discipline problem and how you handled it.
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What are some of the rules you've followed in other households that you think worked well?
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Which rules haven't worked for you?
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Would you be willing to follow my rules and disciplining/comforting strategies even if they're different from yours?
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3. Daily routines
What will my child be doing on any given day?
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What are your favorite activities to do with a child the age of mine?
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If I'm working in the house, will you be able to keep my child happily occupied without involving me?
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Logistics:
1. Do you have future plans (school, job, marriage, etc.) that would put a limit on how long you expect to be a nanny?
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2. Do you have a well-functioning car, with appropriate safety belts and room for car seats? yes / no
3. If it's not a live-in arrangement, where do you live and how would you get to work?
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4. If it's not a live-in arrangement, would you bring your own food or expect meals to be provided?
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5. Do you smoke? yes / no
6. Are you willing to do light chores while our baby is sleeping? Which ones?
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7. Do you have any personal responsibilities or health issues that could interfere with a regular work schedule?
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8. When would you be able to start working?
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9. Would you ever be available to work evenings or weekends?
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10. Would you be available to travel with our family for weekends/vacations?
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11. When do you expect to take a vacation of your own?
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|Salary:
What's your salary range? ___________________________________
Additional considerations. What else do you think I should know about you and why we should choose YOU as our Nanny?
|References:
Would you mind giving me the names and numbers of families I can call for references?
Name _______________________ Phone # _____________________
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