There are many things that your background check may uncover that can
make a huge impact on your decision to hire an individual. The
information revealed may vary depending on the type of checks conducted. These include:
- If a nanny has provided truthful information about her job history. By
verifying the information provided on a job application by contacting
past employers parents can determine if the job information provided was
truthful.
- If a nanny has provided truthful information about her education. By
contacting the registrar at the provided school or university parents
can determine if a nanny provided accurate educational information.
- If a nanny has a criminal record. Criminal records
checks with reveal any crimes a nanny has been convicted of. Parents
should pay careful attention as to how these records are checked. Online
databases may not house the same types of records, detail and accuracy
as county court and state court record checks provide.
- If the nanny is registered as a sex offender. Parents can check the sex offender registry to see if the nanny is listed.
- The driver’s license status of the nanny. With a
motor vehicle records check parents can see if a nanny is currently
licensed and if there are any motor vehicle infractions.
- If the nanny has wants and warrants. By checking for wants and warrants parents can determine if a nanny is wanted by law enforcement.
- If the nanny has financial pressures. A credit check or civil court records check could reveal bankruptcy or an excessive amount of debt.
- The residential history of a nanny. A social security trace will provide past and present addresses associated with the social security number.
- If the nanny’s social security number is valid. A social security number verification may tell when and where a social security number was issued.
- If there are gaps in employment. By reviewing job history, parents can determine if there are any unaccounted for gaps in employment.
Once you’ve gathered information from a comprehensive background
screening it’s time to analyze it. Parents can use the information
provided to make an educated and informed hiring decision. Background
checks should be used in conjunction with interviews, reference checks
and other tools to provide parents with a clearer picture of who their
nanny candidate truly is.
