Dr Visits

[Anonymous]

As nanny can I tell my charge pattens I can’t go with them to DR visits.
Mom always take me with her to help her out I feel very frustrated.
Let’s see if they take the child during my working hours do they have to still pay my?
If I don’t go with them.
Thanks

[Anonymous]

What??? The dr visits are during your work hours and you don’t want to go and do want to be paid? I would recommend that your employers start searching for a more qualified candidate. Also, I find it very valuable to go to the dr with my charges.

[Anonymous]

If your employers want you to go along during your work hours then you go along. There are times I take the children to the doctor appointments by myself, it comes with the territory.

[Anonymous]

It’s part of your job, OP. Get over it.

[Anonymous]

1. You take kid by yourself.
2. You and kid meet parent there, or you go with family from their home.
3. You stay home with another kid, sit in the waiting room with another kid, or go into the exam.
4. You find another line of work.

Any of the above (1-3) are fine. If not, do 4.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If your employers want you to go along during your work hours then you go along. There are times I take the children to the doctor appointments by myself, it comes with the territory.

Really??
I am a parent & cannot imagine my child going to the Dr.’s Office w/out me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If your employers want you to go along during your work hours then you go along. There are times I take the children to the doctor appointments by myself, it comes with the territory.

Really??
I am a parent & cannot imagine my child going to the Dr.’s Office w/out me.

I'm also a parent and for routine, quick things I don't leave work for it. The nanny can handle bringing the kids in for a vaccine, or getting a follow up checkup after they had strep or some other illness.

[Anonymous]

I am a parent and and employer of a nanny. OP, would you mind explaining why you “can’t go” to the doctor’s office? I have never asked our nanny to do this, but it seems like a reasonable request and i’d like to hear your perspective.

[Anonymous]

At my last job, the family never asked me to tag along to the doctor’s and I never asked to go. I guess it would be kind of crowded if I did, especially if both parents also went, which usually they did unless it was a last minute appointment.

[Anonymous]

It’s not a big deal but I don’t understand why parents want nanny to accompany them on doctor visits. If you want nanny to meet you there because you have to head to work afterwards then it makes sense why you’re both present (nanny could wait in the waiting room). Or, if you are unable to take your child, then, nanny can take them and provide feedback. But if you can be there, let nanny stay at the house, clean up or plan activities (or come in later) and you can give the full run down when you get back.

Sometimes I think parents just want to show off they have a nanny because there’s no valid reasons why we all gotta be there. Hell, I don’t make dad go to doctors appointments unless it’s serious and I/our child needs moral support.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s not a big deal but I don’t understand why parents want nanny to accompany them on doctor visits. If you want nanny to meet you there because you have to head to work afterwards then it makes sense why you’re both present (nanny could wait in the waiting room). Or, if you are unable to take your child, then, nanny can take them and provide feedback. But if you can be there, let nanny stay at the house, clean up or plan activities (or come in later) and you can give the full run down when you get back.

Sometimes I think parents just want to show off they have a nanny because there’s no valid reasons why we all gotta be there. Hell, I don’t make dad go to doctors appointments unless it’s serious and I/our child needs moral support.

I am a nanny and I want to be at doctors appointments. Sometimes my charge’s parent forget to ask a question or I have a question. It has nothing to do with anyone showing off! I also want to know their doctor in case there is ever an emergency when the parents are away.

Buck up, OP. Do your job and stop making the rest of us look bad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s not a big deal but I don’t understand why parents want nanny to accompany them on doctor visits. If you want nanny to meet you there because you have to head to work afterwards then it makes sense why you’re both present (nanny could wait in the waiting room). Or, if you are unable to take your child, then, nanny can take them and provide feedback. But if you can be there, let nanny stay at the house, clean up or plan activities (or come in later) and you can give the full run down when you get back.

Sometimes I think parents just want to show off they have a nanny because there’s no valid reasons why we all gotta be there. Hell, I don’t make dad go to doctors appointments unless it’s serious and I/our child needs moral support.

I am a nanny and I want to be at doctors appointments. Sometimes my charge’s parent forget to ask a question or I have a question. It has nothing to do with anyone showing off! I also want to know their doctor in case there is ever an emergency when the parents are away.

Buck up, OP. Do your job and stop making the rest of us look bad.

You’re about the only one who WANTS to be there. Most don’t mind but if they don’t get invited who cares?! You just want to feel important. The parents know the doctor and that’s all that matters. And in emergency situations you may have to deal with a different doctor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If your employers want you to go along during your work hours then you go along. There are times I take the children to the doctor appointments by myself, it comes with the territory.

Really??
I am a parent & cannot imagine my child going to the Dr.’s Office w/out me.

21.50 here. I’ve taken a child for a basic exam, sniffles, flu, strep, broken bones, and concussion. I also have a power of attorney authorizing me to start any medical needs for the children in absence of contact with the parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s not a big deal but I don’t understand why parents want nanny to accompany them on doctor visits. If you want nanny to meet you there because you have to head to work afterwards then it makes sense why you’re both present (nanny could wait in the waiting room). Or, if you are unable to take your child, then, nanny can take them and provide feedback. But if you can be there, let nanny stay at the house, clean up or plan activities (or come in later) and you can give the full run down when you get back.

Sometimes I think parents just want to show off they have a nanny because there’s no valid reasons why we all gotta be there. Hell, I don’t make dad go to doctors appointments unless it’s serious and I/our child needs moral support.

You don’t think that everyone should be present to discuss symptoms, continuation of care at home, and conditions under which the doctor should be contacted?

[Anonymous]

I often, though not always, bring our nanny with us for dr. visits. I have twins, so especially when they were little it was extremely helpful to have a second adult to hold a baby, comfort after shots, etc... Sometimes there are medications that need to be given and it can be helpful for our nanny to hear the conversations around that, how the doctor talks with the child, etc...

I also want our nanny to feel comfortable taking a child in if it's necessary and a parent can't get there quickly - so it's helpful for her to know how the doctor's office works, for the doctor to have met her, etc...

The first choice is always for a parent to take a child, of course, but knowing that we're set up for the nanny to be able to handle emergencies or illness is critical - so we very intentionally include her.

We've had 2 nannies for our kids and they have both wanted to be included for the visits, for all of the reasons above and also just as part of their overall care and concern for our kids.