Find and Hire a Nanny / Maid with Nanny in Qatar : How It Works
Nannies, babysitters and maids alike can change your life – By freeing up your time for what matters most. The undeniable truth we can all agree on is the long and stressful process. Nanny in Qatar was founded by parents who went through the daunting process themselves and decided to create a platform to help others who might be going through the same struggle. After consulting with other parents and agencies that provide nanny and maid services in Doha and the rest Qatar – We have gathered information that will help explain the most efficient and effortless way to find a Nanny/Maid that fits your requirements.
We have broken down the process into 4 steps:
1- Find profiles to select from.
2- Interview them and find the right one for you.
3- Test them in real life scenarios.
4- Hire her – Do the paperwork (don’t fret, there are now services that make it very simple)
1 - Find profiles to select from:
A maid or nanny becomes an inevitable part of the family they work for. The most important thing we have learnt is that there is no “one size fits” all option. Everyone has different perspectives and factors when it comes to criteria, preferences or requirements. Getting a recommendation from a friend’s neighbour whose nanny might be conveniently available might lead to disappointment. Having a wider range to choose from is a great place to start. This opens your options and opportunities to find a nanny or maid who best suits you.
You can start here: https://nanny-in-qatar.com/search-nannies/ . Enter your information I.e; Position and nationality and examine the profiles. There are more than 400 nannies, maids and babysitters available to explore. The Nanny in Qatar search engine makes it easier by shortlisting nannies that fit your criteria. Under the profiles of the nannies, you can find information to ensure if they fulfil your requirements.
The profile also contains information on what skills and abilities they have such as, cooking, baby care, house cleaning, driving and the languages they can speak. It also consists of her previous experiences along with her personal description. As a rule of thumb, we recommend shortlisting at least 10 contenders to start with and interview before you decide.
Nanny in Qatar provides access to profiles and contact details in the following choices:
- 95 QAR – 2 Weeks
- 145 QAR – 1 Month
- 195 QAR – 2 Months
Our 1-month is our best seller, the 2-month option is good for people who want to have experience first with the nannies in real-life scenarios before deciding who they want to hire.
2- Interview them and determine the right one for you
Many parents and families consult us regarding the right questions to ask. And wonder how they can really determine the right nanny for me from a 30-minute interview?
We have compiled examples of questions and tips on our interview guide here : https://nanny-in-qatar.com/how-to-interview-candidates/
A quick summary: Spend time and test them out in real life scenarios. Say the child has a fever. How would they react in that scenario? Ask others about their experience, and cross check. Ask for their phone number and investigate their social media accounts and talk to them, this is a common practice in Qatar – specially in Doha where there is a high turnover of expat.
3- Test them in real life scenarios
A thorough interview process will help you decide this is the right nanny for you. Don’t engage into payments and such, before at least 1-2 weeks of experience with the nanny, maid or babysitter. Remember to check in with her visa detail before you bring her home. From our experience and consultations with parents here are the key factors to look for when you hire a nanny: – They should be joyful and like children. Some personal advice we stand by, is to see if the nanny carries a genuine smile when she sees the child. Is here behaviour towards you appropriate? Does she push her opinions or suggestions on to you? Or does more than what she is asked to do. (eg. “The terrace is dusty, and the baby is sleeping now, shall I clean it quickly”)?
They should listen carefully and abide strictly by the rules you have provided. This is one of the most important determining factors for most parents and families when hiring a nanny, maid or babysitter. These values can usually be immediately identified. During the test run give instructions and see how she reacts to them. Note if she takes notes? Does she seem to try to remember all your points, does she follow all the instruction you gave her? These are key factors for parents when it comes to trusting the helper. Nannies should be proactive and have good reflexes .
4- Hiring
Finalize the paperwork. Although it seems like a daunting task, this part is the simplest as there are now services in Qatar that make it smooth (and some have completely shifted online)
Learn more here: https://www.onlineqatar.com/living/expat-life/qatar-maid-visa-sponsoring-a-housemaid-in-doha
(Note: These nanny services and agencies are not related to Nanny in Qatar and are provided to help)