When a Family begins the search for a Nanny, Housekeeper, Babysitter, Elder Care or Nurse, they look for a service that is quick, convenient and of course safe. These are the three main reasons why families call Nanny Agencies when looking for a care provider.
Now, as I analyze each reason mentioned above, you will see why Nanny Agencies are not as quick, convenient and safe.
Let's begin with an Agency giving you "quick" and "convenient" service. Families begin the process by calling different agencies leaving them a detailed description of what the job entails as well as the credentials they are looking for. The idea sounds great no? While you're busy at work and continuing the daily routine, workers in the Agency are looking for the right match. What you don't know is that lots of these agencies will send you any Nanny available to work, even if the credentials and experience do not match. Is that a quick and convenient way of finding a Nanny? No it is not. Although you did get about 10 different Nannies within 5 hours but what you do not realize is now you have to take off of work to interview them to know they do not meet your requirements. So you ask them to continue sending. With this method, you are wasting lots of time in finding the right match, if you ever find the right match.
We then spoke about Safety. Many families confuse "Agencies" with "Safety." It is very important that you understand not all Agencies screen Nannies. Some may not even check their references, which may result in you hiring someone that has no experience with newborns or children. Of course there are Agencies that do a great job but many of them can charge you a high fee.
My point is this, when looking for a quick, convenient and safe service which is affordable; I recommend you check out an online source for sitters. I recently came across EliteSitter.com, an online website for Nannies, Housekeepers, Babysitters, Elderly Care & Nurses. Above I stressed the importance of having a quick and convenient service that will assist you in finding the care you need in a safe and affordable way.
Unlike your local Agency, EliteSitter.com is available 24/7 and is very simple to use. You start off by typing in your zip code as well as choosing the care you need and click search. The next thing that shows up on your page is a list of Nanny Picture profiles. Each Care provider profile contains age, bio, work history, work schedule and more! You can even create a detailed job posting which every caregiver in your area will be notified of. Once they receive it, they will log in and view your job posting. Those interested will send you a notification instantly and you can begin exchanging messages! Many of us are busy at work and are not able to miss work to schedule interviews. With EliteSitter.com you will not have to, as they have created a feature for Families and Caregivers to conduct an online video interview which is convenient for the working parents whom are busy.
The best part of it all is that EliteSitter is the most affordable Nanny website on the web. For the same service you will be paying hundreds at other websites while at EliteSitter a membership is as low as $5.40 a month.
With Nanny Agencies you are not in control of who you would like to come into your home. As for EliteSitter, you are able to browse Nannies on your own, contact them on your own time, making the hiring process quick, convenient, safe and affordable.
Now, as I analyze each reason mentioned above, you will see why Nanny Agencies are not as quick, convenient and safe.
Let's begin with an Agency giving you "quick" and "convenient" service. Families begin the process by calling different agencies leaving them a detailed description of what the job entails as well as the credentials they are looking for. The idea sounds great no? While you're busy at work and continuing the daily routine, workers in the Agency are looking for the right match. What you don't know is that lots of these agencies will send you any Nanny available to work, even if the credentials and experience do not match. Is that a quick and convenient way of finding a Nanny? No it is not. Although you did get about 10 different Nannies within 5 hours but what you do not realize is now you have to take off of work to interview them to know they do not meet your requirements. So you ask them to continue sending. With this method, you are wasting lots of time in finding the right match, if you ever find the right match.
We then spoke about Safety. Many families confuse "Agencies" with "Safety." It is very important that you understand not all Agencies screen Nannies. Some may not even check their references, which may result in you hiring someone that has no experience with newborns or children. Of course there are Agencies that do a great job but many of them can charge you a high fee.
My point is this, when looking for a quick, convenient and safe service which is affordable; I recommend you check out an online source for sitters. I recently came across EliteSitter.com, an online website for Nannies, Housekeepers, Babysitters, Elderly Care & Nurses. Above I stressed the importance of having a quick and convenient service that will assist you in finding the care you need in a safe and affordable way.
Unlike your local Agency, EliteSitter.com is available 24/7 and is very simple to use. You start off by typing in your zip code as well as choosing the care you need and click search. The next thing that shows up on your page is a list of Nanny Picture profiles. Each Care provider profile contains age, bio, work history, work schedule and more! You can even create a detailed job posting which every caregiver in your area will be notified of. Once they receive it, they will log in and view your job posting. Those interested will send you a notification instantly and you can begin exchanging messages! Many of us are busy at work and are not able to miss work to schedule interviews. With EliteSitter.com you will not have to, as they have created a feature for Families and Caregivers to conduct an online video interview which is convenient for the working parents whom are busy.
The best part of it all is that EliteSitter is the most affordable Nanny website on the web. For the same service you will be paying hundreds at other websites while at EliteSitter a membership is as low as $5.40 a month.
With Nanny Agencies you are not in control of who you would like to come into your home. As for EliteSitter, you are able to browse Nannies on your own, contact them on your own time, making the hiring process quick, convenient, safe and affordable.