http://paragon-personnel.com/blog Whether you are a parent looking for the right nanny to care for your children or an applicant looking for a nanny job this blog is the right place to find helpful information. Sun, 17 May 2009 18:58:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Trust and recognition. Paragon Personnel Ltd. has achieved a high standard in delivering its services during the last 29 years and was successful in building a good reputation among thousands of clients over the years. This nanny agency is a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of the lower mainland in B.C. The ... http://paragon-personnel.com/blog/2009/05/17/nanny-agency-canada-29-years/ Mother's day is a wonderful time for each of us to take a moment and celebrate Mom. On this special day tell your mom (again and again) how much you love her, make a poem, write a letter, take mom out to her favorite restaurant, buy flowers, give her a day ... http://paragon-personnel.com/blog/2009/05/05/nanny_vancouver_nannies/ Parents' expectations of care givers vary widely. Some expect the world; others are more realistic. Below are some of parents' responses concerning expectations: "I want my nanny to be a substitute mother for my children." "I want her to be half housekeeper, half nanny." "She should be more ... http://paragon-personnel.com/blog/2009/04/03/parents-and-care-givers-expectations/ The letter of Agreement Nanny-Employer states the terms you negotiate with your caregiver. In this letter you may want to pinpoint the terms that suit your family and the nanny that you want to hire. This Agreement is entered into as of _______ between ___________(hereinafter known ... http://paragon-personnel.com/blog/2008/11/26/letter-of-agreement-nanny-employer/ "I was a single mother. I definitely need to work and I definitely needed childcare. After the baby was born, I had a month to relax and recover from my episiotomy. I didn't even sit at my desk the entire month (because of the baby, ... http://paragon-personnel.com/blog/2008/10/30/childcare-making-the-best-of-difficult-choices/ Choosing child care is an important and sometimes hard decision. If you go back to work, it may mean the end of the special time with your child. For some parents it may feel good, since it means that you have time to do some ... http://paragon-personnel.com/blog/2008/09/27/child-care-choices/ When families decide to have a nanny in their home, they think about what it means to have a new person on her own with their children. They think about the changes that will take place and how the kids will accept the stranger. In ... http://paragon-personnel.com/blog/2008/06/09/hiring-a-babysitter/ If your family has two or more children, childcare performed by a nanny is likely to be a money-saver. Pay rates in this case range from the minimum wage ($8.00 per hour in B. C.) to about $10.00 per hour. At the lower end of ... http://paragon-personnel.com/blog/2008/05/25/nanny-or-day-care/ Finding a Nanny For Your Family by Andrea Taylor / BC Parent Magazine Childcare is one of the most important decisions working parents have to make. If you have decided to hire a nanny, you may not be aware of your options for an in home caregiver. ... http://paragon-personnel.com/blog/2008/04/17/finding-a-nanny-for-your-family/ This is an example of a self-introductory letter received from a German applicant for a nanny position. The main idea is to provide information about yourself, your environment and your family. Do you have more questions? Visit our Forum: CAREGIVERS in CANADA. Dear family, My name is ... http://paragon-personnel.com/blog/2008/03/21/nanny-self-introduction-letter/ A part-time nanny is required when parents need help with the care of the children for less than 40 hours a week. For example, care for the children before or after school, or when a parent is working from home and a nanny is needed ... http://paragon-personnel.com/blog/2008/02/25/hiring-a-part-time-nanny/ If you are looking for a nanny job, PARAGON Personnel Ltd. can assist you in your job search as we specialize in placing nannies with families all over BC. Contact us at 604-298-6633 so we can find out some information about you - your background, current ... http://paragon-personnel.com/blog/2008/02/15/looking-for-a-nanny-job/