Ask
about their family background parent, brothers and sisters. Where they spent their
childhood.
Nanny
Attributes
What
qualities do you think are important in a nanny? Do you feel that you are
organised/ efficient/ creative/ resourceful/ flexible? Give examples? Why
did you choose to become a nanny?
Health
& Safety
Do
you have any First Aid Qualifications? What would you do in any of the following
situations? Choking Burn Bad cut Blow to the head High fever
What are your views on safety for example in the car, out walking, around cleaning
supplies and medicines? Do you drive and when did you pass your test? (Ask
to see their driving licence) Have you had any accidents? What car do
you have? Do you have fully comprehensive insurance with business class 1?
Child
development
How
would you entertain the children on a day-to-day basis? What are your views
on discipline? What type of activities do you find valuable and enjoyable
for children? How much television do you think is appropriate for children?
Do you feel that a routine is important for children? Are you knowledgeable
on nutritional needs? Do you have any special dietary requirements? Do
you like to cook and bake? Can you cook? Do you have any health related issues
we should know about? What experience have you had with children and what
ages were they?
Last
Job
Tell
us about your current position and why you are leaving? What were the three
best and worst parts of the job? Tell us about your previous positions and
your reasons for leaving them. When would you be available to start a new
position? What salary are you looking for? Would you except the position
if it was offered to you?
