Performance Review Tips by Becky Kavanagh with an introduction by Glenda Propst
Just recently on one of my Nanny Discussion Groups someone was asking about Performance Reviews, and how they should be conducted.This is timely and important information for any professional nanny.
This article about Performance Review Tips is written by Becky Kavanagh and it appears on the Nannies of the Heartland blog.
Performance Review Tips by Becky Kavanagh
Performance reviews shouldn’t be feared. Instead it should be viewed as an opportunity to gain shared understanding. Think of a review as a feedback session. Although yearly reviews are typical, I recommend more frequent meetings to set goals, evaluate progress, identify strengths and challenges. The goals set with caring for an infant aren’t the same as those you’d set in caring for a toddler or preschooler. So checking in frequently is important.
Performance appraisals are a two way street. Listening is critical. Employers need to hear the employee’s views, suggestions or comments. The nanny family relationship and employment situation is unique; the best interests of children bring both the nanny and family into a special partnership and require teamwork. Thus the performance review is an opportunity for everyone to share and set mutual goals, as well as individual ones.
There are four main focus points during a performance review.
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About Becky Kavanagh
Becky joined Nannies from the Heartland as a part-time placement counselor in September 2000. Becky has an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, and has seven years experience as an assistant child care program director and as a preschool teacher. Since 1990 she has been (and continues to be) a professional nanny. Becky has served on the Board of Directors of the International Nanny Association (INA) for eight years, and served as president for two of those years. She is also an active member of Twin Cities Professional Nannies, serving as president for two years. She has been a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children since 1992.
Becky was chosen as INA’s 2006 Nanny of the Year. Becky was also the 1998 recipient of the Parents Magazine Child Care Award which honors outstanding child care providers and advocates.
Nannies from the Heartland, Inc. is a nanny placement agency in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area in Minnesota. Our web site (and blog) offers extensive information related to hiring or being a nanny.