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What do I ask a (Norland) Nanny in a telephone interview?

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Katiejon · 18/11/2013 16:26

Am interviewing a Norland nanny for ds 3 weeks old & dd 5 years old by phone later.
Parttime weekend & I'm recovering from csection and SPD.
What questions should I ask?
CV very good.

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NomDeClavier · 18/11/2013 17:58

Seeing as you're around I'd focus on asking them to detail their previous experience, whether they've worked shared charge before and how they found it, ideas of suitable activities for a 5yo, infant hygiene including how they would make up a bottle (a nanny should ALWAYS be making fresh, you can then inform them you are okay with making batches according to guidelines if you prefer, they should never accept to follow unsafe procedures such as adding powder to cold water without specific guidance from a paediatrician).

Just see whether you get a good feeling from them, whether you trust them and whether you could deal with having them around.

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