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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would find it a bit off putting if a family asked if + what medications I were taking.
That is extremely confidential between myself & my M.D.

Also if I were hiring a Nanny who was taking prescription medication for a mental illness, I would much prefer that over one who had a disorder and wasn't taking any medication for it.

Just my two cents.[/quote]

You'd be surprised how many people believe that anti-anxiety meds like Xanax, and opioids that are prescribed for pain are fine to drive on. I would also worry about a diabetic caring for children alone unless it had been under control for a long time.

I don't know the sensitive way to ask about these issues, but you'd be asked if you were applying to drive a van or heavy equipment, handle money, or work with sensitive information.

This is probably why a trial period of at least a month is advisable, though I always worry I'll lose candidates if I propose that.[/quote]

How about doing a thorough screen? Speak with their references.  Any issues with passing out or forgetting things? If not, they're probably ok.[/quote]

References can be made up or lie.  And, a background check only shows proven court involved issues, not minor things that could put your kid at risk.   There is nothing wrong with a family asking questions given it is their child's safety and welfare involved.

My husband has a job where he had to have an investigation.  We were both asked very intrusive questions and had to show our finances.  It was no big deal so he could have a job.[/quote] how much does your husband make a year? What kind of benefits and pension are offered? Presumably he knew before he applied he'd be required to submit to that line of questioning and would expect it from every company or government office in the same line of work he does. Nannying isn't like that. I've literally never been asked to do a background check. The only medical questions have been related to whether or not I have kids (and why not and I'm happy to explain my infertility. Most of the moms I've worked for have had ivf so they get it.)[/quote]

A parent with common sense does a background check.  I'd have to wonder about a family who doesn't do one in less they know the last family you worked for. I would never ask why you didn't have kids in less you brought it up.  One would assume you want kids and couldn't and didn't want to adopt.

At my last job I did a full background test, urine, and blood test.  No big deal.

My husband doesn't get a pension, most people don't anymore.  He gets two weeks leave and no health insurance.

A family has the right to know their child will be safe with you.  If you refuse a basic background check and lifestyle questions, I'd see a very big red flag.[/quote]

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