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10 Tips for Finding the Perfect Nanny for your Newborn Baby

  • By: Royal Maison

One of the most difficult things about being a working mother, is returning to your job after your maternity leave. What’s even harder, is finding the perfect nanny who you can trust and rely on to take the very best care of your new-born.

In this article we are going to explore 10 tips for finding the perfect match for you and your family, so that you can make an informed decision and return to work with confidence, in the knowledge that your little one is in safe hands.

1 – Be Vigilant with Your Search Criteria

There’s so much more to finding the right nanny than simply placing somebody with significant experience. You need to ensure that you will get along well with your nanny as well as your children. Refine your search criteria and be as choosey as you like – after all, you’ll be placing your baby’s life in their hands.

2 – Ensure that They Have Significant Experience with Infants

It doesn’t matter how much you really like them or how much potential that you believe them to have; if your prospective nanny has little to no experience with infants, then you should probably reconsider. You need to feel entirely confident in your decision, which means that they must be aware of all of the pitfalls and dangers that a new-born baby faces. This means constant supervision and the desire to provide an unparalleled level of comfort and support.

3 – Take an Open Interview Approach

By this we mean that it is important for you to allow your prospective nanny to ask as many questions as possible. While you should obviously have a list of important questions and requirements prepared, you can also learn a lot about a nanny by the questions that they ask you. This will give you an indication as to how serious they are about meeting all of your requirements and taking the very best care of your baby.

4 – Follow Up References

Throughout the hiring period, you should endeavour to follow up as many references as you can. When hiring through a prestigious agency, you can rest assured that their staff will have been thoroughly and carefully vetted, however you would also do well to follow these up yourself. This will help you feel confident when finding the right fit for you and your family.

5 – Introduce them to Your Baby Before You Make Your Decision

Just as you should let a prospective nanny know that they are in competition with other candidates, you should also endeavour to introduce them to your baby during the interview process. This will give you a clear and instant indication as to how well they take to your child, and how comfortable your child appears to be with them. It’s impossible to miss a naturally maternal woman as they simply glow with passion and empathy.

6 – First Aid Trained and CPR Certified

The only way that you will be able to truly relax with your baby in someone else’s care, is if you know that they are fully trained and prepared to take care of your baby in any scenario. This means that they should be first aid trained, with CPR certification for infants. You need a career who be able to remain calm in any situation and know exactly when to call for medical assistance and when to wait. The last thing you need is to hire a nanny who starts flapping and panicking at the slightest sign of discomfort.

7 – Go with Your Gut

While there are many factors that you must consider, if you’re faced with several candidates who tick all of the boxes you’ll invariably have to go with your gut. We have an innate 6th sense when it comes to who we can and cannot trust, particularly if you’re a mother. You should hire someone that you feel at ease around and someone that you instantly get along & connect with.

8 – Flexibility is the Key

New-born babies are a nightmare when it comes to routine, generally because they tend not to have one. In order for a stress-free life, you need to hire a nanny or an au pair who can be incredibly flexible with their time. This will take the pressure off you when it comes to those late nights and mega-early mornings.

9 – Hire Before You Go Back to Work

Another great way for you to feel confident in leaving your child in the hands of someone else is by having them shadow you for a little while. Even if its only a few days or a week, at least they will have a clear indication as to how you want your baby to be raised. In addition, you can treat it as a probationary period where you’ll be able to clearly see if you made the right decision.

10 – Stay in Touch

It’s always refreshing to work with a nanny who is happy to stay in contact with you throughout the day. Even if it’s the occasional text every few hours, or a quick snap of them fast asleep after a feed. This allows you the peace of mine so that you can go about your day and work hard without any cause for concern.

It’s a long process, though ultimately one which will be worth it, particularly if you follow these 10 steps closely. Take your time, relax and you’ll definitely be able to find the perfect match for you and your family!

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“Agreement” is this Consultancy Agreement between the Consultant and the Client.
“Candidate” is any person introduced virtually by the Consultant to the Client.
“Client” is any person desiring to review profiles based on the data and details recorded and provided by the Consultant.

“Consultant” is Royal Maison, an authorized online sub-brand under Savoir Vivre Human Resources Consultancies, with headquarters in Burlington Tower Suite 22 Dubai, UAE.

 

“Effective Date” is the date of latter execution of this Agreement by the Consultant and the Client.   The remainder of the terms in this Agreement have the definitions provided herein.

1. Description of Services. This Agreement is solely for consultancy services (the “Services”) and is not, and shall under no circumstances be characterized, considered, or deemed as, a labor supply agreement or transaction providing manpower to the Client.

2. Consultancy Fee. The “Consultancy Fee” is the monetary consideration paid from the Client to the Consultant for the Services, under the terms and conditions provided below.  The Consultancy Fee will be paid by the Client to Consultant for a “Successful Referral” on the “Date of Appointment,” which is the date when the Candidate has been selected by the Client and becomes a Successful Referral. 

2.1  Clients based inside UAE. The Consultancy Fee shall be a one-time non-refundable fee as follows: (i) for salaries above 2,500 AED, the Consultancy Fee shall be twenty percent (20%) of the gross annual salary of the Successful Referral; (ii) for salaries below 2,500 AED, the Consultancy Fee shall be a flat fee of 9,000 AED.

2.2  Clients based outside UAE. The Consultancy Fee shall be a one-time non-refundable fee as follows: (i) for salaries above 5,000 AED, the Consultancy Fee shall be twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross annual salary of the Successful Referral; (ii) for salaries below 5,000 AED, the Consultancy Fee shall be a flat fee of 12,000 AED. All administrative formalities and processing fees for any Candidate to be brought into the UAE or to exit the UAE in the event of termination shall be the sole responsibility of the Client. For example, ticket, entry visa, return ticket, exit visa, and any and all applicable legal jurisdictional formalities shall be the sole responsibility of the Client.

2.3  Successful Referral Disclosure. The Consultant shall remain engaged in the process of the Client selecting a Candidate to become a Successful Referral and shall be included in all communications leading up to the selection of the Candidate, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.

3. Registration Requirements. 

3.1 Registration Fee. To activate this Agreement and the valuable Services to be provided hereunder, an initial fee of 3,000 AED, excluding five percent (5%) VAT, will be billed to the Client upon execution of this Agreement (the “Registration Fee”). The amount of the Registration Fee will be deducted from the Consultancy Fee Invoice once issued (detailed further below). The Registration Fee entitles the Client to fifteen (15) hours of effective Services from the Consultant, which will be reflected in the Consultancy Fee Invoice. The Registration Fee is limited to the engagement terms given and signed by the Client in the Client Registration Form above and related to the salary, day off, living arrangement, working hours etc. In the event that the Client breaches this Agreement in any way, no refund of the Registration Fee will be provided.

3.2  Required Documentation. Personal valid identification documents are required to be submitted per the Ministry of Emiratization MOHRE Rules and Regulations for Clients based both inside of the UAE and outside of the UAE.

4. Payment Terms and Conditions for all Fees; Late Fees. A “Consultancy Fee Invoice” will be issued on the Date of the Appointment of the Candidate and shall be paid by the Client within seven (7) business days of the date of issuance. In the event of nonpayment , a late fee of 250 AED shall be billed weekly, which is 50 AED for each day of nonpayment that the Client is benefitting from the Services (the “Late Fee”). The Late Fee may be prorated as applicable. Five percent (5%) VAT and five percent (5%) additional charge for use of credit card payments shall be added to all Fees, except that the five percent (5%) VAT shall be withheld from the Registration Fee as a value add for the Client.

5. Relationship of the Parties. Consultant is a virtual referral service, not an agent or representative of Candidate; neither is a Candidate an agent or employee of the Consultant. The Consultant is not liable for a Candidate’s acts and/or omissions, nor for any other events or occurrences beyond its control. Client shall indemnify and hold the Consultant harmless from all claims arising out of services provided by any Candidate to Client, including without limitation: claims for loss, damage, injury or expense suffered by Client or another person due to the wrongful acts, omissions, or negligence of the Candidate; and claims made by the Candidate against the Client.  This Agreement is subject to a full cancellation, if the Client, in any written or verbal communication, abuses, behaves inappropriately towards, shouts at or uses obscene or offensive language with regard to the  Consultant or the Candidate, in the Consultant’s sole discretion.

6. Candidates as Proprietary Information of Consultant. The Consultant shall own and maintain any and all information related to the Candidates for  twenty-four (24) months from the Date of Appointment, which information shall be considered proprietary, business sensitive, confidential information, and afforded confidential treatment by all parties.  As such, under no circumstances may the Client share the Candidate’s information  with a third party, for example for the purposes of the third party hiring or contracting with the Candidate.In the event that a candidate referred by the consultant is hired by the client or third party, the client agrees to pay a penalty of 30,000 AED, in addition to the agreed consultancy fee as per the candidate’s position. This obligation remains enforceable even after the termination of the contract between the client and the candidate. The penalty is applicable within 5 years from the date of referral, irrespective of when the consultant becomes aware of the hiring.  

7. Client’s Obligations. Client shall notify the Consultant immediately when any Candidate becomes a Successful Referral. Client agrees that it may not make any private agreement with a Candidate nor do any act that is inconsistent with this Agreement or may result in avoidance of any of Client’s obligations hereunder. Such private agreements and acts include, without limitation, those by which another person could avoid paying the Consultancy Fee to the Consultant. Client shall be liable to the Consultant for all damages resulting from Client’s breach of the terms and conditions of this Agreement in any manner.

8. MOHRE Regulations. Client understands and is obliged to follow the MOHRE and Immigration employment regulations in terms of benefits and working conditions for any Candidate. Client must process the Residency Visa of the Candidate at the Date of Appointment as per the UAE’s labor laws and if Client fails to do so, this act of negligence is subject to a fines and penalties executed by the relevant authorities which shall be the sole responsibility of the Client.

9. COVID-19. Client is responsible for all the COVID-19 formalities, relevant testing, quarantine, and vaccination preferences.

10. Warranty. The Consultant guarantees a Candidate’s employment with or contracting with the Client for three (3) months from the Date of Appointment. In the event that a Candidate resigns or a Client becomes reasonably dissatisfied with Candidate, the Consultant shall provide a one-time suitable replacement Candidate for no additional fee. Provided, however, if the Consultant determines that any Candidate was treated unfairly or exploited in accordance with this provision or the provisions set forth above in Section 5, the Consultant shall not be obligated to provide the replacement or issue any refund. Subject to these reasonable limitations, this warranty is the Consultant’s sole warranty, guaranty, or representation under this Agreement, and all other express or implied warranties, guaranties, and/or representations are herein disclaimed.   

11. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the applicable laws of Dubai, UAE. Any dispute under this Agreement shall be settled by arbitration according to the Rules of the Dubai Courts.

12. Electronic signature acknowledgement and Consent. I agree and understand that by accepting the Terms and Conditions above, that my Electronic Signature is the legal equivalent of my manual/handwritten signature and i consent to be legally bound to this agreement.