Like most Canadians and the majority of the world, you’re now in self-isolation at home for the foreseeable future. How long will this last? No one really knows.
Nanny of the Month – Bridget
Another Month has come and gone; meet our Nanny of the Month for March, Bridget! Experienced, confident and mature, Nanny Bridget is a career Nanny who has done many placements for Nannies on Call in the past and is currently with a family who adores her!
Nanny of the Month – Beth
Meet our extraordinary Nanny of the Month, Beth! Beth has always enjoyed working with children. She has taught private vocal and piano lessons for over 3 years and can also tutor in a multitude of school subjects (not to mention she speaks basic French, Italian and Korean)! Beth has an Honors Bachelor of Music from the… Read more »
Zoe – Nanny of the Month
Meet our extraordinary Nanny of the Month, Zoe! Zoe has been with NOC for 6 years working in both Placements, as well as On-Call (where she is highly requested!) She is known for her creativity and lasting impression on past employers – even her employer’s friends and family see the value of her presence – Nanny Zoe… Read more »
Nanny Annual Reviews
If your nanny has worked with you for more than a year, it’s time to seriously consider scheduling an annual review with them. Over the course of the year, your nanny has had time to settle into her role and develop a routine to accomplish her responsibilities and meld into the daily schedule of the… Read more »
Nannies and Divorce: Three Helpful Tips
Divorce has become such a widespread issue that it affects many families nowadays. As a nanny, this means that you may encounter families and children who are facing challenges that come about due to the impact of divorce. As each family is different, each situation that is impacted by divorce will also present different obstacles… Read more »
Is your Nanny and Employee or an Independent Contractor
After searching for the perfect nanny, how are you going to pay her? In determining the nanny’s status as an employee or as an independent contractor, Canada Revenue Agency does the following tests: Control: Are you specifying the work to be done? Are you specifying the working hours and are you reviewing the work that… Read more »
How to move from Nanny to Household Manager
As a nanny, you may find yourself picking up extra responsibilities during your time with a family. You may start out with household management responsibilities from the beginning, but if you are expected to tend to younger children, most parents will tell you that the kids come before other tasks. As children get older, however,… Read more »
Taking your Nanny on Vacation
Your vacation is supposed to be a stress-free experience. Bringing a nanny along can be the key to not only a stress-free vacation, but also one where the children are tended to while you and your spouse are able to enjoy some alone time, too. However, to ensure that your vacation is as wonderful as… Read more »
Tiffany – Nanny of the Month
“We are excited to announce our newest Nanny of the Month! Meet Tiffany! Tiffany has over 20 years of experience in childcare and has been with Nannies on Call since January of last year. Tiffany is so much fun! A lover of museums, parks, playgroups, and teaching, she has an amazing impact on the lives… Read more »