Our Nanny doesn’t want to get vaccinated against COVID

[Anonymous]

Our nanny is sweet and wonderful with our children. She said she and her family had COVID early in the pandemic (but she did not have a test — other family members were very ill). We spoke with her about getting the vaccine when they became widely available and offered for her to have extra paid time to get it or recover. She was unsure about getting it because she already had COVID (I told her the CDC still recommends it) and because she knows people who felt it’ll. She said she would think about it and look into where she could get it. She hasn’t followed up, so we assume she hasn’t gotten it. I really don’t want to fire her — she is a great nanny and my kids would be so sad. But I don’t know what to do and don’t want to risk my kids’ health (they are little). Has anyone been in this situation and convinced their nanny? I feel horrible about this situation. Please be nice. Comments from those who have been in this situation are very appreciated.

[Anonymous]

So you do have choices.

1- replace her

2- require her to wear a mask at all times she’s working- inside and out (parks walks etc). No sharing food or drinks with children. Her meals are to be separate from kids so she wears a mask while they eat.

Make sure to update your contract.

I’d also put in the contract, an added Covid clause. Nanny care hub on Facebook has one.

[Anonymous]

Start looking for another nanny who is fully vaccinated. Your family and children must be your priority.

[Anonymous]

Just sit her down and tell her that you LOVE how great she is with the kids, and think she's an excellent employee. But if she's not willing to get vaccinated, you're going to have to look for a nanny who is, but you'd really rather not do that.

I'd point out to her that the majority of people I know (myself included) who've gotten vaccinated HAVE had side effects, but they are gone within 36-72 hours.

I'll be honest - I could not have done a physical job the day after I got vaccinated either time. But I did not take any time off from work. So be prepared to give her two paid days off after each shot.

[Anonymous]

Say the nanny you love ... the nanny your kids adore doesn’t wash her hand after using the restroom or before cooking. She just doesn’t see the point in washing her hands at all. Perhaps because she showers every morning, so they are clean.

Would you keep that nanny employed? Would you bring it up to her and if after a conversation she still doesn’t see the reason for hand washing at all you still want to employ her.

While it’s definitely not the same thing (hand washing and vaccines); when you hire someone (or when you get employment) you’re looking at how this person will fit how their beliefs will fit into yours. Sometimes even the best nanny doesn’t work for all families. Even Mary poppins wouldn’t have worked for all families.

When belief styles/parenting styles start to veer apart - that’s when it’s best to part ways. Move on now before things turn into resentment (on both sides). That is what’s best for your kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Say the nanny you love ... the nanny your kids adore doesn’t wash her hand after using the restroom or before cooking. She just doesn’t see the point in washing her hands at all. Perhaps because she showers every morning, so they are clean.

Would you keep that nanny employed? Would you bring it up to her and if after a conversation she still doesn’t see the reason for hand washing at all you still want to employ her.

While it’s definitely not the same thing (hand washing and vaccines); when you hire someone (or when you get employment) you’re looking at how this person will fit how their beliefs will fit into yours. Sometimes even the best nanny doesn’t work for all families. Even Mary poppins wouldn’t have worked for all families.

When belief styles/parenting styles start to veer apart - that’s when it’s best to part ways. Move on now before things turn into resentment (on both sides). That is what’s best for your kids.

Let’s say you hire a nanny that doesn’t believe in car seats or seatbelts or safe sleep or swim safety.

Would you still keep or even hire that nanny?

[Anonymous]

As a nanny myself; I would move on. Talk to her and tell her you would love having her working for you; but if she is not willing to get the vaccine "I am sorry" but we are on differents pages. Just tell her, she is free to look for another family who don't requiere one but for you it wouldn't work. Do it for the best for your family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our nanny is sweet and wonderful with our children. She said she and her family had COVID early in the pandemic (but she did not have a test — other family members were very ill). We spoke with her about getting the vaccine when they became widely available and offered for her to have extra paid time to get it or recover. She was unsure about getting it because she already had COVID (I told her the CDC still recommends it) and because she knows people who felt it’ll. She said she would think about it and look into where she could get it. She hasn’t followed up, so we assume she hasn’t gotten it. I really don’t want to fire her — she is a great nanny and my kids would be so sad. But I don’t know what to do and don’t want to risk my kids’ health (they are little). Has anyone bee
In in this situation and convinced their nanny? I feel horrible about this situation. Please be nice. Comments from those who have been in this situation are very appreciated.

116 employees are suing a hospital about being told to get Covid Vaccine or job. You could be sued.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our nanny is sweet and wonderful with our children. She said she and her family had COVID early in the pandemic (but she did not have a test — other family members were very ill). We spoke with her about getting the vaccine when they became widely available and offered for her to have extra paid time to get it or recover. She was unsure about getting it because she already had COVID (I told her the CDC still recommends it) and because she knows people who felt it’ll. She said she would think about it and look into where she could get it. She hasn’t followed up, so we assume she hasn’t gotten it. I really don’t want to fire her — she is a great nanny and my kids would be so sad. But I don’t know what to do and don’t want to risk my kids’ health (they are little). Has anyone bee
In in this situation and convinced their nanny? I feel horrible about this situation. Please be nice. Comments from those who have been in this situation are very appreciated.

116 employees are suing a hospital about being told to get Covid Vaccine or job. You could be sued.

https://news.yahoo.com/news/117-staff-sue-houston-methodist-034449705.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our nanny is sweet and wonderful with our children. She said she and her family had COVID early in the pandemic (but she did not have a test — other family members were very ill). We spoke with her about getting the vaccine when they became widely available and offered for her to have extra paid time to get it or recover. She was unsure about getting it because she already had COVID (I told her the CDC still recommends it) and because she knows people who felt it’ll. She said she would think about it and look into where she could get it. She hasn’t followed up, so we assume she hasn’t gotten it. I really don’t want to fire her — she is a great nanny and my kids would be so sad. But I don’t know what to do and don’t want to risk my kids’ health (they are little). Has anyone bee
In in this situation and convinced their nanny? I feel horrible about this situation. Please be nice. Comments from those who have been in this situation are very appreciated.

116 employees are suing a hospital about being told to get Covid Vaccine or job. You could be sued.

https://news.yahoo.com/news/117-staff-sue-houston-methodist-034449705.html

https://news.yahoo.com/u-agency-says-employers-mandate-014317542.html

There's also a difference between healthcare mandating vaccines vs others along with the differences in number of employees.

[Anonymous]

Unless you have a signrd contract that nanny must have all shore, I don't see how you can make her get Covid vacine. She can wear a double mask.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our nanny is sweet and wonderful with our children. She said she and her family had COVID early in the pandemic (but she did not have a test — other family members were very ill). We spoke with her about getting the vaccine when they became widely available and offered for her to have extra paid time to get it or recover. She was unsure about getting it because she already had COVID (I told her the CDC still recommends it) and because she knows people who felt it’ll. She said she would think about it and look into where she could get it. She hasn’t followed up, so we assume she hasn’t gotten it. I really don’t want to fire her — she is a great nanny and my kids would be so sad. But I don’t know what to do and don’t want to risk my kids’ health (they are little). Has anyone bee
In in this situation and convinced their nanny? I feel horrible about this situation. Please be nice. Comments from those who have been in this situation are very appreciated.

116 employees are suing a hospital about being told to get Covid Vaccine or job. You could be sued.

Nanny employment is at will. Nanny can quit for any reason and we can fire for any reason. It’s in our contract. Clearly there is not a fit between the needs of the family and the nanny. Time to part ways.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Unless you have a signrd contract that nanny must have all shore, I don't see how you can make her get Covid vacine. She can wear a double mask.

This doesn’t make sense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our nanny is sweet and wonderful with our children. She said she and her family had COVID early in the pandemic (but she did not have a test — other family members were very ill). We spoke with her about getting the vaccine when they became widely available and offered for her to have extra paid time to get it or recover. She was unsure about getting it because she already had COVID (I told her the CDC still recommends it) and because she knows people who felt it’ll. She said she would think about it and look into where she could get it. She hasn’t followed up, so we assume she hasn’t gotten it. I really don’t want to fire her — she is a great nanny and my kids would be so sad. But I don’t know what to do and don’t want to risk my kids’ health (they are little). Has anyone bee
In in this situation and convinced their nanny? I feel horrible about this situation. Please be nice. Comments from those who have been in this situation are very appreciated.

116 employees are suing a hospital about being told to get Covid Vaccine or job. You could be sued.

https://news.yahoo.com/news/117-staff-sue-houston-methodist-034449705.html

I guess all the employers now know who not to hire in the future.

[Anonymous]

Your unvaccinated kids are an equal risk to her as she is to the kids. More, depending on your lifestyle choices. If you don't like it, find someone else.