Nanny Application

Completing this application is the first step in the process to be represented by In Search of Nanny. We refer Full-Time, Part-Time and Temporary caregivers in the metro Boston area only because we require every parent that conducts a search with the Agency to come to our office for a personal meeting.

We welcome you to complete this on-line application. Submit it to us by clicking the SUBMIT button at end of application. Please use the Tab key, not the Enter key to get to the next field. "Enter" will submit the application prematurely, requiring you to start all over.

We will contact you as soon as we receive it! We look forward to assisting you!

Many caregivers do not know that we also consult on an hourly basis with parents and caregivers who have found each other independently. The cost has never been a stumbling block for a family that wants to hire a professional caregiver. Usually in a few hours we are able to help your potential employer develop a mutually acceptable job description or to negotiate a written compensation package that is both acceptable to the family and also meets your requirements.

Please provide the following information:

About yourself
First name
Last name
Address
Address 1
City
State   Zip Code -
Work phone   Ext
Best time to call
Home phone
Best time to call
Cell Phone
E-mail
Date Available: / /


Compensation Requirements
Salary levels depend on experience and education
Live-out positions (full and part-time and temp) $12 to $20 per hour
Live-in positions (full and part-time and temp) $450 to $650 per week
Full-time (and many permanent part-time positions) offer paid benefits
Desired Salary: Per
Minimum Acceptable Salary Per


Personal Profile
Martial Status
Any Dependents? 
(Example: To indicate a child under one year, use 0.6 for 6 mo.)
Yes No   If yes Ages: , ,
Are you a US citizen?
Yes No
If No,
Date of Green Card   /  / 
Green Card Number
Do you have a driver's license?
Yes No
If Yes,
License Number
State Issued from
Do you have a car?
Yes No
If Yes,
Make/Model
Year
Do you have allergies?
Yes No
If yes, please describe
Do you take any medications regularly?
Yes No
If yes, what
Please describe any physical or psychological illnesses you have had in the past six years.
Do you Smoke?   Yes No
Can you Swim?   Yes No
Are you capable and comfortable supervising children in a pool?
Yes No
Are you certified in any of the following:
CPR    Yes No   Expiration Date / /
First Aid    Yes No   Expiration Date / /
In Search of Nanny, Inc. requires you to be CPR and First Aid certified within two months of employment.  Do you agree to get certification?
Yes No
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony?
Yes No
If yes, please explain:
Any hobbies/interest/foreign languages?
Please describe:


Type of Position Desired
What kind of living arrangements do you prefer?
Live in
Live out
Either
What type of position do you prefer?
For Part-time and Temporary positions please indicate which hours you are available:
From To
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday


Commitment
Unlike other agencies, In Search of Nanny, Inc. does not require full or part-time applicants to make a one-year commitment.  Commitments made between family and nanny are mutually agreed to in advance.  Due to the effort required to screen and refer applicants, we ask that a caregiver commit  to at least 6 months.  Temporary caregivers do not have to make a commitment to a family.
What length of commitment would you prefer?
Minimum commitment: months
Preferred commitment: months
Would you consider extending a commitment if mutually agreeable?
Yes No

Education

High School Name City State
Dates (mm/yy) Graduated Major
/ to /  Yes  No

College Name
City
State
Dates (mm/yy) Graduated Major
/ to /  Yes  No

College (2) Name
City
State
Dates (mm/yy) Graduated Major
/ to /  Yes  No

Other School Name
City
State
Dates (mm/yr) Graduated Major
/ to /  Yes  No

Do you have other special training with children such as teaching or student teaching, church groups, etc.?   If you are a parent or grandparent, please indicate the ages of your children/grandchildren.


Childcare Experience
Please check the ages group of children you would like to care for:
Infants
Toddlers (1-3)
Preschool (3-5)
Elementary (6-9)
Middle School (10-14)
The youngest infant I would care for is  months

Do you have any experience working with a special needs child? Yes No
If yes, please explain:


Experience/Work History
Please provide work history either since high school or for the last ten years. Please enter your most recent/current employer first.  You can email a resume with your application.
 
Name (Company or Family)
Address
City, State Zip ,
Phone
Position
Employed (mm/yy) / to /
Reason for Leaving
Supervisor's Name
 
 
Name (Company or Family)
Address
City, State Zip ,
Phone
Position
Employed (mm/yy) / to /
Reason for Leaving
Supervisor's Name
 
 
Name (Company or Family)
Address
City, State Zip ,
Phone
Position
Employed (mm/yy) / to /
Reason for Leaving
Supervisor's Name
 
 
Name (Company or Family)
Address
City, State Zip ,
Phone
Position
Employed (mm/yy) / to /
Reason for Leaving
Supervisor's Name
 
 
Name (Company or Family)
Address
City, State Zip ,
Phone
Position
Employed (mm/yy) / to /
Reason for Leaving
Supervisor's Name
 
 

What are your future plans/career goals?


Sentence Completion
The purpose of this is for you to demonstrate your general attitudes, personality and sense of humor.  This will be sent to prospective employers.
(Please limit your response to not more than 230 characters.)

Children please me most when...

I think growing up is...
 

Children enjoy my company because I...
 

Life is precious because...
 

Someday, I'll...
 

When I have some free time I like to...
 

I always laugh when...
 

I am happiest when...
 

The worst thing children can do is...
 

When things go wrong I...
 

The most important thing to me is...
 

I think that life is...
 

I get a lift from...
 

Children should...
 

I want to know...
 

All my life...
 

Professionalism means...
 

I am dependent upon...
 

I want children to...
 

Children deserve...
 


Children's Activities

It is a cold, rainy day.  What kinds of activities would you initiate for a child?
(Please limit your response to not more than 150 characters.)
Age 2  

Age 4  

Age 5 

Age 8  

It is a beautiful sunny summer day.  What kinds of activities would you plan for a child?
Age 10 months  

Age 2               

Age 3               

Age 6               


Personal References
Please provide four references.  In Search of Nanny, Inc. will call your references.  We also require a written letter of reference from a minimum of three of your references/employers.  We will discuss which written references we require during your interview with an Agency Representative.
Name Relationship Phone Number

In Search of Nanny, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.