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Amherst, NS • Antigonish, NS

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Beaver Bank, NS

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Canaan, NS • Canning, NS • Chester Basin, NS • Cole Harbour, NS

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Dartmouth, NS

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Glace Bay, NS

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Halifax, NS • Hammonds Plains, NS • Hantsport, NS

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Maitland, NS • Middleton, NS

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Sydney, NS

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Truro, NS

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Wolfville, NS

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悉尼, NS

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Hire a special needs nanny with great references

Shelby DiPilla - Seeking Work in Enterprise

Nanny Shelby

"Shelby was amazing and dependable. I have the utmost confidence in her abilities to take care of children. Always on time and offered extended hours."

- Courtney

Jeanette Hernandez - Seeking Work in Acworth

Nanny Jeanette

"Jeanette has been a blessing to us! We obtained custody of our 3 toddler grandchildren who had been through alot of trauma and were emotionally and behaviorally challenging. Jeanette was loving but stern with the kids. She taught them manners and discipline following the rules of the house. The children love her!"

- Marcia

Yelitza Zambrano - Seeking Work in Taylorsville

Nanny Yelitza

"Yelitza is reliable, nurturing, and incredibly attentive to all developmental milestones. Our son is always happy and safe in her care. She has been a blessing to our family and we are only letting her go because Kathy is traveling to Australia for 4 months with our son"

- Kathy and Eric

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How to Hire Special Needs Child Care in Nova Scotia

First, you should understand your requirements and preferences for this position and create your special needs nanny job. Then, as you find candidates that you like, you can message them to learn more about them. After you found the right candidate, you can take advantage of Nanny Lane’s services, including background checks, PLUS, and nanny payroll.

Common Responsibilities of Special Needs Child Care in Nova Scotia

The roles and responsibilities of a nanny caring for a child with special needs vary from position to position. Special needs nannies have diverse experiences with different needs and abilities. If your child has a consistent schedule or meals that they like to eat, your nanny’s responsibilities can include pick up/drop-off, meal preparation, and any other tasks needed to ensure the children’s well-being. It is essential to take these factors into account when determining how much you should pay a special needs nanny.

Interview Questions for Special Needs Child Care in Nova Scotia

As you start to find your favorite candidates for your special needs nanny position, invite them to a nanny interview. Here’s a list of some nanny interview questions to consider asking:

What's your experience caring for children with special needs?
How comfortable are you with following a routine?
Have you taken any special training?
Have you ever had an emergency or difficult situation while caring for a child with special needs?

At the end of the interview, if you’d like to move forward with the candidate, you can ask for references to learn more about their experiences.

Contracts for Special Needs Child Care in Nova Scotia

Once you have the right candidate for your special needs nanny job, you should present the candidate a job offer. This stage is an opportunity to foster open communication before they start or a situation arises. After presenting your job offer, facilitate a discussion between your family and your special needs nanny to clarify any confusion. Once you have found an agreement with your special needs nanny, you can document this in a contract.