Job Postings with FCC

Updated May 2010
view details of the job postings on our blog page:
http://familycareconnectionnanny.blogspot.com/2009/10/job-postings-for-october.html


The following are available jobs with Family Care Connection / Nanny Placement Agency.

To apply for any of the jobs below, please send a childcare/nanny related resume to our head office for review, or click here to fill out an online Nanny application form. Ensure you quote the Job# associated with the ad.

Full time Nanny

Barrie, On.

Start date: May 2010

Full time Nanny

Orillia, On.

Start date: June 2010

Full time Nanny

Base Borden, On.

Start date: Aug 2010

Full time Nanny

Aurora, On.

Start Date: Aug 2010

Personalize your Child's Bedroom

Home decor has come a long way!

Today there are many easy and affordable ways to personalize your child's bedroom and make it their own. Your child's room or nursery should be a place of peace and comfort.

One of the latest trends is Name Art. There are a few different types of name art you can choose from.

Brightly painted wood letters create a lovely wall hanging. You can purchase custom name art online, available in a variety of styles and colours. Craft stores usually carry a selection of letters that can be painted and hung by decorative ribbons. This is a creative and affordable project that will adorn your child's room.



Vinyl wall art is another fun way to dress up your child's room. The wall art can be customized to spell out a child's name, or you can create a phrase.



For more ideas on wall art visit the following websites:

http://www.wisedecor.com/

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displayProductPage?productNum=cp0230

Hiring a Babysitter - what to look for

Everyone needs a night out once in awhile. Remember "date night"?

Even if you already have a full-time nanny, it's a good idea to have a sitter or two available for those nights out with your spouse or friends.

Most people aren't sure how to find a potential sitter, or feel uncomfortable asking those personal questions. Here's a handy checklist to make things easier.

• A babysitter should be no younger than 13 years old.

• Ask your babysitter if they have taken the Babysitter Course, Home Alone, or CPR and First Aid. Ask to see the certificate.

• If you are using an adult sitter - 18 years or older, ask them for a police check. Everyone needs one these days when working with children or the elderly - so don't be shy about asking to see the original document.

• Meet with your babysitter's parents. If the sitter is young, invite the parents to sit in in the interview as well. This makes the atmosphere more comfortable, and you can get more feedback from meeting with the parents as well.

• Has the babysitter been referred by anyone you know? If they have babysat for other friends or neighbours you will be able to get a reference.

• Does the sitter have any previous babysitting experience? The more experience the better, especially if you have an infant or younger child.

• Laying down some ground rules.

Safety is most important. Set a list of rules that the sitter is allowed to do with your children and not allowed. ie: pool safety, driving, outdoor safety, visitors to the home, cooking.

• Important information. Always leave a note for your sitter with emergency contacts. Include your work number, cell number, neighbours you trust, Doctors numbers, OHIP etc. If your child has allergies or is ill, leave specific information on what will be the emergency protocol for your babysitter.

• If ever in doubt, do not hire the sitter.

• For interview questions visit our website - http://www.familycareconnectionnanny.com/parent-hiring-tips.htm