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A - Class Nannies & Caregivers Inc. have
compiled a list of do's and don'ts in having a healthy relationship
with your nanny-caregiver.
1. Communication
This is a key ingredient to any
relationship. Communication allows you to express your expectations
and it allows you to hear your nanny's or caregiver's feedback.
2. Follow the contract
This is the common reason an employer
and employee relationship breaks down. A contract is an agreement
between two or more people that is legally binding. It can be verbal
or written. The conditions that are stated on the contract has been
agreed upon by the employer and employee before the employment
started. Any changes by the employer and/or the employee must be in
writing with notice. For example, if an employer agrees to be home
at 6:00 pm it would be best to comply with agreement. If the
employer will be late, advise your employee of the situation.
3. Be considerate
If the nanny or caregiver has provided
the employer with many favors, please be considerate to acknowledge
these favors and provide them with bonuses or gifts to appreciate
their hard work.
4. Treat your nanny or caregiver with
respect
Your nanny or caregiver is not a
punching bag or a stress ball that would absorb your stress whenever
you had a bad day at work. Shouting at the nanny or caregiver does
not help to address a situation. If the employer is not happy with
the performance of the nanny or the caregiver, explain the
inefficiencies in a respectful manner.
5. Thank you
A simple thank you does not cost an
employer anything but it goes a long way.
6. Show appreciation
Whenever your nanny or caregiver have done
extra things, show your appreciation. If the children has been sick and
the nanny worked very hard to provide the extra care for the
children, show your appreciation for a job well done.
7. Do not underpay your nanny-caregiver
It is never good to be underpaid, if
your nanny or caregiver worked more hours than the normal work
schedule, compensate them properly. Remember if your boss underpays
you too, you would not like it.
8. Issue necessary documents to your
nanny or caregiver promptly
Every year it is an
employer responsibility to issue a T4 to his or her employee, be
punctual in providing this document to your nanny or caregiver.
Click the link to view the
T4 Statement of Remuneration.
Many employers do not provide pay stubs
to their nanny or caregiver, make it a practice to provide this
document every month. We have sample
pay stub that
you may use to provide your nanny or caregiver.
It is the employer's responsibility to
issue a Record of Employment upon termination of employment. You
must issue your nanny or caregiver a Record of Employment
immediately. Click the link to view the
Record of Employment Order Form.
9. Documentation
It is very important to document every
thing. Just in case there is a complaint or an assessment, you can
provide proof.
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