How to help a nanny to settle into a new job?

Employing a new nanny can be a stressful experience if you haven’t considered how to help her settle into a new role.

First of all, we recommend that you spend the time showing her everything. The importance of the transition to taking over in sole charge is a key to success like in any other job. It doesn’t matter if she has been a nanny for many years, she hasn’t been a nanny in your home, she doesn’t know your children, their routines, your household rules and boundaries.

The amount of time and effort you put into showing them everything will strengthen their knowledge and skills and will increase the chances of this being a successful working relationship. This will also help you establish a good relationship and make her feel like family. Your child may transition to a new nanny more easily when the relationship between both of you is strong. Explain to your children what is the role of the nanny and what treatment she expects from them. Be open and honest about your expectations and ask her for feedback on how things are going.

Going forward, make sure that you schedule regular checkups. Communication and respect is a key. As you can imagine this is the base of any successful relationship between a manager and an employee. During the first few weeks, ensure you ask daily about how the nanny is getting on and encourage them to share any challenges or concerns. That will help you address it or look for solutions. Encourage your kids to respect and listen to the nanny who will enforce the house rules and if you have children with behavioural challenges or who are sensitive ensure you follow up with them to encourage them to work as a team.

We hope this article helps you with some ideas on how to build a good foundation with your new nanny for a successful working relationship. If you are looking for a nanny please don’t hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to assist you.