Many parents who are considering hiring a nanny or au pair wonder if they should use an agency?
As we’ve discussed at length in a number of blog posts so far this year, the Canadian childcare crisis is very real and even though the new federal budget introduced a series of proposals which would in theory increase the number of childcare spots available as well as make those spots more affordable, it’s unlikely that any changes will go into effect until 2018.
If this is so, what are Canadian families to do?
In consideration of the number of childcare options potentially available to families, the following are some of the reasons why it might be in your family’s best interest to hire a caregiver (such as a nanny or an au pair) through an agency like us.
1. Convenience
This is the main reason families come to us: we save you time so that you can spend it with your friends and family.
We handle all the particulars of the Au Pair application and placement process so that you don’t have to. Because trust us: it is no easy job finding the ideal Au Pair or caregiver for a particular family.
Let us bring you the wisdom of our twenty years of experience as a caregiver placement agency and help you find your perfect match.
2. Reliability
The bottom line is this: we only place caregivers and au pairs who have been thoroughly screened by us or one of our partner agencies abroad.
All of our applicants undergo an extensive screening process (including background checks, medical exams, and character references) and all of them have previously verified experience working with children (or the elderly, in the case of our caregiver program).
So, while sites like Craigslist and Canadian Nanny might be the more popular way to find childcare these days, with an agency like us, providing you with a greater peace of mind is part and parcel of our commitment to you.
3. Practicability
Hiring a in home caregiver such as an au pair or nanny can provide you with the quick fix you need if you’re stuck in a jam.
Our au pair placement process can take as little as four weeks! Check out some of the profiles we have available now.
One of the other benefits of hiring an au pair or a nanny through an agency like us is the opportunity for a replacement. It’s not a particularly enjoyable topic of conversation, but unfortunately, not all caregiver placements work out.
This is why we have measures in place to provide you with replacement au pair or nanny, should you need one. It is not often that childcare options provide you with such a reliable backup.
4. Support
An invaluable part of our services includes providing ongoing support to you and your caregiver before and during their placement.
One of the most rewarding parts of our job is keeping up with all of our clients and caregivers by phone and email to make sure everything is going as smoothly as possible and that the line of communication between Employer (family) and Employee (caregiver) is always open.
To put it simply: we are here for you, your family and your caregiver.
These are all of the things that we, a longstanding caregiver placement agency, can offer you when it comes to reliable, affordable childcare.
