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Choosing the Right Family

When it comes to choosing nanny families, even the sweetest set of parents aren’t the right parents for every nanny to work for. Nannies and parents work closely together in an intimate environment. They spend extended periods of time together and naturally become entwined in each other’s lives.

When seeking a new position, finding the right position with the right family is essential.

At the Australian Nanny Agency we pride ourselves on finding the right match quickly and efficiently, with this in mind we searched high and low for the perfect system to match our busy needs.

To be honest when we first came across "Engine Hire" we were unsure if this was the product for us, however with outstanding customer support and ease of use we realised it was an important asset for our business. Important because finding the right fit is part of the reason we are Australia's leading recruiter for household staff.

Connection

At the most basic level, you must be able to connect with your potential employers. Having engine hire as part of our recruiting system we found it possible to find a prefect match using an array of tags and needs to match our families with their perfect nanny.

We use to ask ourselves if you "the nanny" can relate to these people on more than a superficial level.

As their employee, you’ll need to be able to carry on a conversation with them and develop a relationship with them. You’ll want to genuinely feel that they’re people you could grow to trust and respect. Likewise, you’ll want to be sure you connect with the children, but that’s typically never an issue. Most nannies connect with children much easier than with adults.

Compatibility

When considering families you’ll also want to choose a family that the nanny was compatible with.

If you don’t like dogs and they have three, you likely won’t be a good match, engine hire finds that match.

If you’re not a fan of attachment parenting but the parents are diehard attachment parents, you’re probably not the best person to take their job.

When interviewing with families, you’ll want to consider your childrearing philosophies, what you consider to be your role as a nanny and what duties and responsibilities you’re willing to take on. Your ideal family will share a similar childrearing philosophy, be looking for a nanny to fill the role you envision and will expect you to take on the responsibilities you wish to take on. If a family matches in two of these areas, but not three, don’t write them off just yet. If you don’t want to prepare meals for the family but they were hoping you would, share your thoughts and concerns and see if there is room for a compromise.

All these concerns you can add to your profile, with your own login both families and nannies can add as many requirements as they feel important to find that perfect match.

Comfort

When working as a nanny, you’ll need to be comfortable around your employers and in their home. You’ll want to consider how you feel about their lifestyle, their parenting choices and their family’s priorities. If you’re a committed vegan and the family has a butcher on speed dial and expects you to cook up burgers, you may not be comfortable doing so.

If you’re super organized but the family thrives in organized chaos, the job may cause you more stress than it’s worth. Consider how you genuinely feel about the family, their living environment and their lifestyle before committing to accepting a new position. We can now, with the use of tags in your profile, ensure you match with the same family values.

What next?

If you are a nanny with us and and looking for a role, reach out to us for the steps to faster job placement. recruit@australiannannyagency.com.au

Happy nannying.

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