HIRE APPLICATION

IMPORTANT!!
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If there are no available dates for an interview – please email Dana at dana@projectdatenight.org to see if she can schedule you.

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Application.

Please take this questionnaire seriously – it will have a big impact on our decision to hire you or not. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes to go through all the questions. As we do not require a resume from you – answering the questions to the full extent is even more important. Goes without saying – use full sentences, proper grammar, and punctuation. We will not accept applications with one-word answers. Don’t forget to schedule your virtual interview after you finish your application.

Were you recommended to us by our current tTeam member or PDN family? *

Yes

Full name of the person who recommended you and your relationship. *

Do you agree to a background check? *

Yes

Will be conducted after completed and positive interview only.

We are sorry but you cannot apply without agreeing to a background check.

COVID VACCINATION

COVID vaccine is readily available to everyone. Our families prefer to work with vaccinated caregivers, as it provides more safety. Parents we work with are also fully vaccinated. Please let us know below if you are vaccinated. If you are not vaccinated and cannot get a COVID vaccine for medical reasons, let us know below. If you are not planning to get vaccinated due to your beliefs or are not comfortable sharing vaccination information with us – we are sorry but we will not be able to work with you.

Are you COVID vaccinated?*

Yes – Fully

Not vaccinated – not able to

Not vaccinated – not planning to

What is the reason you are not able to get COVID vaccine? *

Thank you for considering applying with us. Looks like your journey with us ends here.

Personal Information

Full Name *

First & Last

Email address*

Phone Number*

Home Address *

If you don’t feel comfortable giving us your full address, we need an approximation so we know how your commute to our families will look like.

How old are you?*

Date of birth. *

What is your learned profession? *

What schools and courses so far have you attended?

What is your current job or course of study if you are in school?*

At your current position, do you plan on taking any time off in the next six months?*

What is your work availability in the next 6 months. *

Short Bio*

Required Documentation

In this section, we’ll ask you for all the necessary documentation.

Copy of your ID*

It can be a picture or a scan of your ID ( passport, driver’s license, etc) . (You can send it to us after an in-person interview.)

Are you CPR certified? *

CPR Certificate

Upload your valid certificate. We accept certificates issued by Red Cross and American Heart Association, for courses conducted in person. ( Prefferably the CPR course was Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED.)

Recent photo/Bio photo*

Please send us a smiley photo of yourself taken outside, in front of greenery, no sunglasses. Please no indoor pics! Will be used for your online profile.

References

Provide us with contact information of your references. Let us know how long were you working for each of the family.

Reference 1

Name

First

Last

Phone Number*

Email address*

Position Start Date*

Position End Date*

Tell us about this position. *

When did you start and how long in total were you working for the family. How old were the kids when you started. What were you responsible for.

Reference 2

Name

First

Last

Phone Number*

Email address*

Position Start Date*

Position End Date*

Tell us about this position. *

When did you start and how long in total were you working for the family. How old were the kids when you started. What were you responsible for.

Reference 3

Name

First

Last

Phone Number

Email address

Position Start Date

Position End Date

Tell us about this position.

When did you start and how long in total were you working for the family. How old were the kids when you started. What were you responsible for.

Your Childcare Experience

This is the longest part of our application form. Please take your time to answer each question thoroughly. In this section, we will ask you questions about the length of your experience working as a childcare provider as well as your work ethics, your childcare ideas, preferences, and your own lifestyle.

How many years of childcare experience do you have in total? *

Please provide an answer to the following two questions along these examples: 0 – no experience, 0-6m – less than 6 months of experience, 5y – five years of experience;

In what capacity and for how long have you worked with children?

Babysitter *

Nanny*

Tutor*

Teacher *

What age groups do you have experience with?

New born to 6 months*

6m – 1y*

1y – 2y*

2y-5y*

5y-8y*

8y – 12y and up *

Tell us about your childcare style.

1. On what terms did your last employment end? *

2. What is your favorite part of working as a nanny or babysitter? What is your proudest moment in babysitting and why?*

3. What is the toughest part of working as a nanny/babysitter? *

4. Do you have specialized babysitting skills? *

5. What are your main safety concerns when working with children? *

6. How would you plan a day with your little charge on a sunny and rainy day? *

7. What is your view/idea about boundaries and manners and what techniques would you use to implement those? *

8. How do you deal with an uncooperative child? *

9. Do you like to cook? Can you prepare healthy meals for the child(ren)?*

10. Would you be able to tell (parents) if you had a suspicion that (their) child needs to see a doctor?*

11. Would you be able to tell (parents) if you had a suspicion that (their) child or might need help with behavioral issues? *

12. Would you be ok taking a child to a doctor’s appointment? *

13. What is your TV and gaming policy?*

14. Would you ever share photos of child you take care of on any social media platforms?*

15. When kids have a down time(nap or down for the night) and you have free time, would you be ok with running/folding a load of laundry, clearing dishes in the kitchen etc? *

16. Would you follow parents instructions when you don’t agree with them? *

17. Are you okay assisting with homework?*

18. Are you willing to help with overnight care if needed? *

19. Are you willing/able to travel with a family out of town if we needed? *

20. Scenario – you are babysitting at night for a family of 6 month old child. Child’s crib has a bumper and and a few blankets. What do you do? *

21. Scenario – you are babysitting for a family of 6 month old child. It’s very hot outside and mom tells you to cover the stroller with muslin cloth. How will you react? *

22. Scenario – you are babysitting for a family of 3y old boy. Parent’s tell you to take him to the playground with the scooter but do not provide helmet. What would you do? *

Personal Preferences

1. How comfortable are you with using electronics? *

2. What is your preferred way of communication – phone, text or email? *

3. How would you address and resolve issues or disagreements with your employer? *

4. Are you comfortable around pets?*

5. Do you have any health issues? *

6. How would you describe your lifestyle? *

7. In your opinion, what makes you a good addition to our team? *

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