How It All Works

At Above & Beyond Nanny Agency, we meticulously tailor our candidate search to your specific needs, ensuring a seamless process for finding your perfect match while minimizing your involvement. Relax, and let us handle the task of screening out undesirable candidates and thoroughly vetting those who meet your criteria. We'll provide you with comprehensive candidate profiles for your consideration and guide you through the steps to welcome the ideal childcare or domestic professional into your home.

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It's essential to recognize that the process of adding a crucial member to your household can vary in duration. Some clients discover an excellent fit quickly, while others may require a bit more time. Each search follows the following protocol:

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First Interaction & Consultation with Potential Clients

• Comprises an introduction, an assessment of your requirements, and a transparent disclosure of our fees and protocols.

• This isn't a sales pitch; rather, it's an opportunity for mutual understanding, allowing you to gauge if our agency aligns with your needs.

• Assessment of your prior hiring experiences, particularly if this isn't your first time seeking assistance.

• Evaluation of any unique factors, demands, special needs, or household dynamics.

• Offering guidance and counsel within the industry, and stepping in with advice when necessary.

• Providing essential insights into the specifics of the local nanny and domestic staffing landscape.

 

Initiation of the Candidate Search

• Employing discretion to safeguard your confidentiality, we publish your job opening in our specialized recruitment database, promote your position to draw top-tier candidates and engage in discussions with potential matches.

• We carefully prequalify applicants, collecting their resumes, applications, and verifying their identification.

• We arrange and conduct comprehensive in-person interviews to assess candidates thoroughly and connect with potential candidates and their references.

• We identify candidate profiles that best align with your specific requirements and criteria.

• We conduct reference checks for both professional and character references.

• For candidates previously in our system, we ensure their files are updated.

• Once candidates meet our stringent criteria and successfully navigate our selection process, we make them available for your consideration.

 

When You Connect With Candidates

• Prepare for the interview, as required, which may involve planning how to guide the process if necessary.

• Arrange the initial interview using the communication method that suits your preferences.

• Furnish a comprehensive candidate portfolio ahead of the interview, including their professional resume or completed agency application, profile, references, and a copy of their legal identification, licenses, and certifications.

• Offer insights from our recruitment specialist regarding why we endorse each candidate, sharing individual candidate characteristics, and our in-depth prior experiences if applicable.

 

Follow-Up After the Interview

• After the interview, we reach out to you to gather feedback on the interview process, assist with decision-making, and facilitate any necessary follow-up actions.

• We're here to address any questions or concerns you may have arising from the interview(s).

• We assess whether further interviews are required, either with the same candidate or alternative candidates.

• Upon receiving your feedback, we liaise with the candidate on your behalf and address any outstanding inquiries if requested.

• We maintain a steady flow of qualified candidates for your consideration, ensuring you have access to potential matches until you find the perfect fit.

 

Finalizing the Hiring Process

• Supply you with the latest, thorough background checks encompassing criminal records, driving records, and pertinent documents.

• Assist in the negotiation of the offer, work agreement, and any necessary paperwork for the hiring process.

• Offer referrals for external services, such as payroll management, to support you in overseeing your household staff effectively.

• Maintain ongoing communication after your nanny or other domestic professional begins their role to ensure your satisfaction and continued availability for the duration of the placement.