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Nanny Background and Reference Checkingby Kathleen Webb, HomeWork Solutions Inc. A nanny, by definition, has the full charge care of children as her primary job responsibility. This is generally in an unsupervised setting, the private home, when the parents are absent. It is absolutely critical to the safety of the children that the parents thoroughly check the background of the person they are considering hiring. Even if she comes recommended by a friend or family member, check things out yourself anyway! Learn more...
A thorough background investigation is an orderly process. First, have the nanny complete a formal job application. You can find these forms on the web - check the online resources at the end of this article. This collects the needed information you will use in the background checking process. Require that the nanny show you original documents confirming her identity (drivers license, passport, college ID card, etc.) at the beginning of the job interview. At least one document should have a photo. Do not accept photocopies as these can disguise alterations. Compare the information on the identification documents to the job application and note any differences (legal name Kathleen Webb instead of Kathy Webb for example). Assuming that you and the candidate hit it off in the interview processes, it is time to start doing the background check. Begin by establishing a chronology of work and education history. Look for unexplained gaps. If significant gaps exist, ask the candidate to help 'fill in the blanks.' Make sure the candidate's history is in month/year format. Ask probing questions - often gaps indicate a prior poor employment experience, but they can signal a myriad of other problems. |
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