Our agency requirements:

 

	Must have verifiable references - of which must be last and present employer.
	Legally Authorized to work in Canada - proof of valid immigration status - be willing to show initial entry stamp and all subsequent work permits if under the Live-in Caregiver Program.
	In-depth interview with one or more staff members. Focus on passion for child-care and love of children when there is child-care. For domestic and caregiver positions focus on reliability, honesty and professionalism.
	Must be CPR/First-Aid certified (job requirement - within the first 45days of placement or when course schedule permits)
	Provide copy of Valid Driver's License and abstract required.
	Sign to a minimum of one year work commitment to a family.
	A criminal records check is required on local applicants
	All jobs working with a newborn or infant require solid experience with that age group
	The owner-manager approves each application
	Applicants that do not meet all of our requirements are not eligible to work with our agency
	If we rejected someone in the past we do not consider his or her application for future positions.

Each nanny is personally interviewed and previous employer references checked. (work related employers -Verification of work history and performance level)  All this in hopes to eliminate any candidates from our process that have questionable emotional stability or records indicating a less than ideal approach to responsibility and honesty.  We reject 70% of applications that come thru our office.

All our nannies being placed are required to attend our training session.   Which covers: Dealing with professionalism, The role of the nanny with the family, Communication and How to handle issues that may arise.  Also includes: personal conduct, how to discuss issues effectively, defining and communicating expectations, safety - related to the position with babies, toddlers, seniors etc..

We find nannies who we regard as highly motivated as well as emotionally mature to do the job and feel young enough to connect well with the children.  Nannies who are interested in Children and enjoy working with them...and not view their position as "just a job" but a  position that they believe - who they are plays a big part in that child's life. 

For infant care: we have Midwives, those with extensive experience with infants, or are mothers themselves.  

Eldercare and special needs: we have Caregivers with Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy backgrounds or at least 2 years of related experience.