Nannies and Caregivers

Hiring a Nursing Home? 3 Red Flags to Watch For

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As background checks more and more become the norm in hiring situations, you would expect it to be a forgone conclusion in hiring at nursing homes and retirement communities. For the most part it is, but stories of abuse and negligence still surface as these facilities continually become understaffed and underpaid.  This obviously makes it [...]

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Nanny Screening – Things You Need to Watch For

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Aside from employment and dating background checks, live-in nannies are one of the most common areas where background checks are necessary.  Indeed, if you’re going to allow someone to live in your home and take care of your children, you want to know who you’re dealing with. Strange as it may seem, some people let [...]

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In-Home Caregiver Background Check Tips

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As everyone knows, the baby boomer generation is not getting any younger and will soon be the largest demographic in the United States. The need for healthcare professionals and in-home caregivers is booming and is one reason job demands in the U.S. have increased. Many people are getting into the field and I know a [...]

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Nanny Background Check: Caretaker Murders Two Children

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Nannies are “help” that probably usually only occupy the homes of the wealthy. One can imagine the difficulty that a mother has in placing her children in someone else’s care; or perhaps it is not so difficult for some. Either way, parents want their children to be in good hands, no matter if it’s daycare [...]

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