Who's Minding Our Children? (tm) With our book, test and background investigation you will know! Since you are literally inviting a stranger into your home to care for the most precious gift in your life, your child/children, doesn't it make sense to spend some time and money to find out as much as you can about this stranger? Don't you want to know whether or not the nanny you are considering is suitable for your children before the first day of employment? We have created a professional as well as an easy, efficient, and effective "one-stop shopping" concept with our book. It was written specifically to assist you, the parent, in hiring a nanny with confidence. Whether you are a parent hiring a nanny on your own or you are using a nanny agency, this book is a must. With 10 simple steps we will guide you through the entire process of writing the ad, interviewing, testing, and evaluating your nanny's work performance. Just read the easy instructions and complete the fill-in-the- blank forms. Two unique features of this self-help book are the access to psychological testing and background investigation of applicants. Our testing predicts several key work behaviors crucial to success for childcare work, such as dependability, work attitude, interpersonal skills, and common sense. Background investigation includes criminal records research, social security tracer, credit history, and driving record. By using this book in conjunction with our pre-employment testing and background investigation, we can help you make a more informed choice while saving you time and money.
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From the Publisher
Innovative Personnel Strategies, which is a multi-faceted company, is proud to be the publisher of "Am I Hiring the Right Nanny? With This Childcare Hiring Guide, You Will Know!" because of the unique opportunity to present to parents the ability to test the nanny with the Personnel Attitude Questionnaire (PAQ). This questionnaire has been nine years in development and is available in English and Spanish. By combing the test with the information in the book which also provides access to a pre-screened background investigation firm, parents are afforded a "one-stop shopping" approach to hiring a nanny. Innovative Personnel Strategies is more than just a publishing company. Our professional staff has years of experience working with families. Please feel free to e-mail us your successful hiring stories so we may post them along with comments, suggestions, and questions regarding our book, testing and background investigation.
From the Author
Doris J. Pick, Ph. D. As the co-author of the book and licensed psychologist who developed the Personnel Attitude Questionnaire-a questionnaire designed to predict nannies' work behaviors, I am excited to be able to provide you, the parents with access to professional services regarding the hiring of a nanny on a cost-effective basis. My 20 years experience in working with individuals and families, such as yourselves, have given me insight into the complexity of family needs. I fully understand that while each family is unique, all parents share the same concerns regarding the well-being of their children. I know that working parents continue to struggle with guilt and worry about the consequences of leaving their children to the care of others. On the others hand, I am reassured to see more and more parents are becoming pro-active in seeking ways to provide for the safety and well-being of their offspring. It is imperative that parents have the necessary tools to assist them in making informed choices regarding the care of their children. I am pleased that I am able to provide you with those tools, such as this book, psychological testing and background investigation. My sincere desire is for each of you to feel confident in your ability to find the right nanny for your family. Michelle Hadley As an agency owner and consultant, I have worked with many families over the last 15 years. I believe this book is a valuable asset in the hiring of a nanny. Each family may have unique needs, but all of you share some common goals. As a parent you want the peace of mind that comes with knowing your child/children are safe and happy. I understand the prospect of hiring a nanny can seem daunting. How do you know where to start? What questions should you ask when you interview an applicant? What should you ask of the nanny references? Where do you obtain a background investigation? How can you predict what the nanny's work behaviors will be? Compared to other successful nannies, how nurturing will she be? The answers to these and so many more questions are finally available to you. By following the 10 easy steps, completing the fill-in-the-blank forms, completing the background investigation, and utilizing the results from the Personnel Attitude Questionnaire, you will be able to hire a nanny with peace of mind.
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I whole heartedly reccommend this book!,
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This review is from: Am I Hiring the Right Nanny? With This Childcare Hiring Guide, You Will Know! (Paperback)
The experience of becoming a mother was such an overwhelming and joyful one. The thought of leaving my baby with anyone but family seemed terrifying. I chose to work with one of the best nanny agencies in my area. I didn't find this book until after I hired my nanny. It would have been such a helpful tool to have. However, this book has pertinent information on not only hiring a nanny but keeping the one you have. Our nanny took the IPS test and passed with flying colors, which has given me an incredible peace of mind. The result breakdown is easy to understand. I was able to pinpoint my nanny's strengths and weaknesses ( of though I have to admit are few). My son is such a wonderful gift. I feel so blessed to have such an incredible woman taking care of him. My husband and I want nothing more than to give our son a constant loving care- provider in our absence; with many of the recommendations in this book, I am confident we can offer our nanny the job security she needs to be with us for a long time.If you are considering this book, I wholeheartedly reccommend it!
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This is a wonderful book for family! I have graduated from "The English Nanny and Governess School" in Chagrin Falls, OH, and have found that this book is acurate and useful for both parents and nannies. With the bad rap many nannies are taking through media, I'm pleased that this book gives nannies the recognition they deserve. Many work long hours and want to be dedicated to the child and the family. It helps to know what to look for in a nanny so that she may stick around for quite a long time. The child will appreciate his mommy and daddy taking time to read this before hiring anyone to take care of his/her daily needs. You won't regret buying this book!
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Best Childcare Resource on the Market!,
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This review is from: Am I Hiring the Right Nanny? With This Childcare Hiring Guide, You Will Know! (Paperback)
Finding a nanny was an amazing amount of work. I had no idea where to start. This step by step book gave me the insight I needed to choose the best nanny for my daughter. I am recommending this to all my friends.
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