VNC Nannies & Caregivers Qualifications

Education and past work experience: Generally speaking, select a Caregiver who has had past experience working at a job that required skills and capabilities similar to the ones required in your household. For instance, someone who has successfully taken care of newborns or twins for a length of time would find the job easier than someone who has had no experience at all.

Duration of employment (with past employers): speaks volumes about a person’s stability and ability to successfully adapt and adjust to the employer’s needs and requirements and blend in with the family.

Communication skills: If you have toddlers or preschoolers to be cared for, it is a good idea to select a candidate who has good language skills because children tend to learn things from the Nanny with whom they spend a considerable amount of time.

Attitude is everything! All of the above factors notwithstanding, attitude is the one factor that makes the difference between a run-of-the-mill Nanny/Caregiver/Housekeeper and an “amazing” one. A Caregiver with a calm and pleasant disposition and a cheerful, “can do” attitude will make your house a nice place to come home to. And if you’re fortunate enough to have selected such a Nanny/Caregiver, be sure to give her enough positive feedback to let her know that her thoughtfulness, caring and hard work is appreciated!