Our Process
Background Screening Process
The old adage “better to be safe than sorry” cannot be more true when it comes to using sources to hire an employee for your home. The dangers of hiring without a background screening process being performed range from theft to physical harm. All of which may be avoided by thoroughly checking an employment candidate’s background.
A New England Nanny screens its candidates rigorously with a Comprehensive Screening Process which includes:
- Submission of a 13 -page application form
- Thorough two-part interview including phone and face-to-face meetings
- Comprehensive reference check of professional references
- Criminal background check with sex offender registry
- E-Verify – electronically confirms employment eligibility from Form I-9 information
- Department of Motor Vehicle check
- Drug screening
- Social security check (long-term placement only)
- Orientation of our policies, procedures, and process
Candidates must also:
- Have at least 2 years of recent relevant professional experience
- Speak fluent English
- Have proof of citizenship or evidence that they may legally work in the US
- Have valid and clean driver’s license with reliable transportation
- Be at least 18 years of age
Placement Process for Nannies & Long-Term Services
We take great pride in placing the right nanny with the right family. We take into account the personality of not just the nanny, but of the family as well to ensure that both parties are on the same page. We’ll make sure you spend your time interviewing candidates that could be a good fit.
When finding your perfect long-term household employee, the following steps are what you can expect when using A New England Nanny’s placement process for long-term services.
Step 1:
Register and create a profile. This first step helps us understand your requirements.
Step 2:
Meet with A New England Nanny. You can meet us in our offices, we can come to your home, or we can connect by phone. This personal consultation will help us get to know you better and help you become more educated in choosing and managing your new household employee.
Step 3:
Sign contract with A New England Nanny and pay application fee.
Long-Term Placement Contract
Step 4:
Review several potential candidate applications using our online platform. All candidates will already be pre-screened and pre-interviewed by A New England Nanny.
Step 5:
Interview candidates that meet your requirements. We will assist with scheduling and provide you with sample interview questions.
Step 6:
Choose your candidate to be hired and consult with A New England Nanny on process to make the official offer. We will provide employment documents such as contract, job description, and employee handbook.
Step 7:
Prior to employee start date, we will conduct final background screening and collect agency payment fee.
Step 8:
Employee begins working! We will routinely check in with you to answer any questions or concerns you have.
Placement Process for Babysitters & Short-term Services
When finding your perfect as-needed babysitter, housekeeper, or other household employee, the following steps are what you can expect when using A New England Nanny’s placement process for short term services.
Step 1:
Register and create a profile. This first step helps us understand your requirements.
Step 2:
Meet with A New England Nanny. You can meet us in our offices, we can come to your home, or we can connect by phone. This personal consultation will help us get to know you better and help us in choosing your temporary household employee.
Step 3:
Sign contract with A New England Nanny and pay membership fee.
Babysitting/Temporary Placement Contract
Step 4:
Call us or request a temporary employee online when you need services.
Step 5:
A New England Nanny will assign a screened, interviewed candidate to fulfill your service request.
Step 6:
The employee begins working! We will answer any questions or concerns you have.
