Precautions for hiring a nanny
Release time : 03/27/2025 09:30:01
On March 23, a news about a nanny spitting on and mistreating a baby may again shock you.
Recently, news of various forms of child abuse has frequently appeared in the media. The barbaric acts against children have become increasingly severe, and the helpless little ones are bullied by their parents at a corner they cannot see.
Hiring a nanny to help take care of children is a good thing in itself, but there are hidden risks behind hiring a nanny. In order to prevent the next family from encountering such a dehumanizing nanny, everyone should do the following when hiring a nanny to avoid a recurrence of the nanny abusing children.
Precautions for hiring nannies We used to think that hiring a nannies was a matter to flatter our face. Being able to hire an "aunt" means that we have a rich family.
But now, hiring a nanny may be a helpless choice for parents who don't have time to take care of their children. After all, hiring a nanny must have a certain financial foundation. Everyone knows the reasons.
Whether hiring a nanny is a helpless move or a happy decision for a couple, I suggest that everyone read the following "Notes on Hiring a Nanny".
1. Interview and screen out nannies with high RP.
Remember to prepare some questions for interviewing nannies. Various people who want to hire nannies must have a rough idea of the "aunt"'s family situation, physical condition, personality, as well as her "achievements", which is the reputation of her previous job.
It is best for you to inquire about "Aunt" through other channels, and you cannot safely listen to one side of her words.
2. Take a physical examination to see if the nanny is in good health.
Health certificates are crucial. If the caregiver's health certificate was obtained a while ago, you'll need to arrange for them to be re-examined at a designated hospital. Remember to use a gentle tone; if not done delicately, the caregiver might just decide to leave their position.
Sometimes even if the nanny has a health certificate, you should still recommend that she go to the hospital for another check-up.
3. Seek nannies through multiple channels without being confined to domestic help companies.
There are still kind nannies out there, so we should all try to find them.
Recommendations from friends and relatives can be more reliable. If you hire a nanny through a domestic service company, it's essential to interview her thoroughly. It should be a casual chat, ensuring she doesn't feel uncomfortable. Opt for taking a recent photo of her as well.
4. Even housekeeping staff have a trial period; what truly makes us happy is when everyone is enjoying themselves.
First, you can inform the nanny that she will have a week's trial period. If she performs poorly on any day, she will naturally not be retained.
Also, even if you are satisfied with the nanny's performance on the first day, you should observe it for a few more days.
How much does it cost to hire a nanny? It can be a costly endeavor and finding the right nanny is often difficult.
Nanny is now a hot commodity, with numerous news related to nannying. The keywords might be "increase," "change," "monthly salary of tens of thousands," and "favored."
Nanny, a lower-level profession, has seen a significant reversal. Some nannies earn even higher wages than their employers.
If you hire a nanny just to do simple things like cleaning, buying groceries, and washing clothes, the nanny may not ask too much.
If you need a nanny to take care of all kinds of chores at home, your monthly salary will naturally be higher.
The salary of nannies will vary in different regions. If you find nannies, you can go to some local housekeeping companies to find out about the situation.
Mawang Encyclopedia also tells you some of the things we learned, which can be used as a reference.
If the nanny is a part-time worker and comes three times a week, the price may cost 1000 yuan.
A full-time nanny, including food and accommodation, and helping to take care of the children, may be around 4500 a month, or higher.
Do I have to sign a contract to hire a nanny? It has been reported that some employers want to find nannies with fair skin, neither fat nor thin, and have a better appearance. In fact, it is not a bad idea to have this idea, but these are actually not important.
When looking for nannies, the most important thing people should value when looking for nannies is their sense of responsibility, experience, and character. Whether the employer and nannies can get along happily is more important.
I finally found a nanny successfully, so do I need to sign the labor contract? Individuals or families actually do not need to sign a labor contract to hire a nanny, and employers do not need to purchase social security for the nanny.
Of course, if the company hires a nanny, it will need to sign a labor contract or reach a verbal agreement.
Your family does not need to sign a labor contract to hire a nanny, so even if there is friction between the two parties in the future, the labor law will not apply to resolve the conflict between you.
However, if the nanny and the housekeeping company are not purely labor relations, and there is a dispute between you and the nanny, then your problem will be mediated according to the civil law.
But even if you don't sign a contract, you have to explain clearly what the nanny needs to do and don't randomly dictate the "aunt" to do things other than her duties. Otherwise, if she is unhappy, she will miss her appointment one day and no one will take care of the child.
How to avoid nanny abuse of children by nanny is outrageous. In order to avoid "luring wolf nannies into the house", all parents need to raise the entry threshold for nannies from the beginning to avoid recruiting nannies with unlimited RP limits.
In fact, child abuse incidents by nannies not only occur in China, but also occur abroad.
A video of a baby food being snatched and beaten by an Argentine nanny while she was at work has been circulated by the Daily Mail.
It's hoped that the incident of nanny abusing children is an isolated case, but to avoid such abuse, there are several things we must do.
1. Installing hidden cameras at home.
After returning home, immediately check the surveillance footage to see if my little one has been treated unfairly. Remember not to place the camera in a location that is too conspicuous.
2. Building a relationship with the nanny.
The ability to win hearts and minds is likely through emotion. Establishing a pleasant working relationship with the nanny, paying wages promptly, and occasionally giving small gifts can help foster goodwill. Additionally, showing care for the nanny's health can be a significant factor in building trust and respect.
This isn't a ploy; it's simply an effort to reconnect with the simple, friendly relationships we once had.
3. I'm looking for a "dream nanny" with extensive experience, good character, and few frequent job changes.
Experienced babysitters can easily handle various issues of babies, and parents can also rest assured that their work is being taken care of.
Moreover, living with a nanny inevitably leads to conflicts. A good nanny might feel annoyed and vent her frustrations, but it's better if they don't get into major arguments.
4. Timely detect negative emotions in the nannies.
If the nanny encounters an adorable baby and unconsciously displays impatience, or if she frequently receives calls unanswered, citing various excuses, these minor emotions can cause her to lose control and potentially harm the child.
In fact, the prevention of baby abuse by domestic workers mainly lies in the few laws and weak penalties against maltreatment of infants by domestic workers.
If laws cannot serve as a warning, then perhaps we can only pray for the avoidance of another incident involving a nanny abusing an infant.
Can an employer be held liable for a nanny's misconduct? Not all nannies are bad, and they should not be subjected to reproachful behavior. On the contrary, they are a vulnerable group in need of protection.
They are employed in a certain family but have not signed any contract. Sometimes their rights and interests may not be protected.
However, in the event of an employee's misconduct during employment, who is ultimately responsible? Essentially, if a nanny causes harm to another person while at work, the employer should bear liability for compensation.
If a nanny intentionally or with gross negligence causes injury to another, the employer is also liable for joint and several liability.
However, the employer may seek reimbursement from the nanny.
However, if the housekeeper performs actions beyond what was assigned by the employer, even if such actions result in significant negligence causing harm to others, the employer will not be responsible. However, the housekeeping company may need to compensate.
*The medical content mentioned in this text is for reference only.
In the event of discomfort, it is advised to seek medical attention immediately. The diagnosis and treatment should be based on a consultation with a healthcare professional in person.