Caregiver/Nanny Background Check

Caregiver & Nanny Background Check Services

If you're considering hiring a nanny, it's important to look into their background. This will ensure that the babysitter you choose is competent, reliable, and trustworthy. Not only that, but they offer an effective way to check the prospective worker's references and ensure that they are not on the sex offender registry in any state. If the nanny will be driving your children from point A to point B, you'll be able to check their motor vehicle records as well. Here's what you need to know about the process of doing a background check.

When Should I Order a Nanny Background Check?

It's important to order your background check as soon as you begin the hiring process. Most parents feel that it is a crucial initial step in the process. In fact, doing a background check can ensure that the babysitter you are hiring does not have a criminal record, which includes a history of abusive behavior. 

This is crucial for the safety of your child. Furthermore, the background check is also essential to prevent serious financial losses. For instance, if the nanny you are considering has a criminal record that involves theft, you wouldn't know it unless you did a background check. 

Not only can this protect physical property in your home, but it can also help to ensure that you do not become a victim of identity theft. Many incidents of identity theft are perpetrated by someone who is hired to care for people and/or property in the home. This is especially important to consider when you're hiring a caretaker, which is because you will not be at home while they're in the house. 

Unfortunately, there are circumstances where this type of theft can be extremely difficult to prove in court. For instance, if something is stolen and you had visitors or other workers at your house around the same time, it could be very challenging or even impossible to prove who was responsible for the theft. 

Therefore, it's essential to do a background check on anyone who will be working in your home while you aren't there. Doing a background check is even more important when you're hiring a nanny. While incidents of abuse and neglect by hired caretakers are uncommon, they unfortunately are not unheard of. Due to the fact that knowing someone's past behavior is the best way to predict their future behavior, a background check is the best way to know if the person you're hiring is trustworthy. 

A Background Check Can Show More Than Criminal Records

It isn't just criminal records that will show up on a background check. In fact, other potential red flags will often be listed. For instance, out of court settlements and civil cases will also show up on the report. In some cases, this can allow you to see incidents of abuse and/or neglect committed by an individual, which they were not criminally charged for. 

How Long Does a Background Check Take?

Background checks do not take very long at all. In fact, it's possible for the check to be completed within a few minutes most of the time. That's because there are online services that offer background checks, which are designed to allow you to perform one as quickly as possible. Furthermore, these services are trusted by employers and homeowners around the world. 

How Can You Tell That the Background Check Service You're Considering Is Trustworthy?

The best way to determine whether or not a background check service is trustworthy is to read reviews and research the company online. Fortunately, you can rest assured that the services that we offer are reliable, fast, and trustworthy. Furthermore, we ensure that all of the data stored in our servers remains secure at all times. 

Does the Nanny Need to Know We Are Doing a Background Check?

It's important to always notify anyone you hire that you will be doing a background check. Not only does this apply to nannies, but it applies to any employee or contractor who you will be performing a background check on. In addition to notifying the nanny being the most ethical course of action, there is also a legal requirement in the U.S. to notify the prospective worker of the background check. 

How Do I Do a Background Check on a Nanny?

It's extremely easy to perform a background check on a nanny you're considering. In fact, you'll usually be able to enter their SSN, date of birth, and other essential information, and then you can have a full background report in a few minutes. Our background check service is exceptionally easy to use, and it's also very affordable. 

What If My Nanny Does Not Have a Social Security Number (SSN)?

All U.S. citizens have a social security number, which means that this should not be a problem under most circumstances. However, there are exceptions to this. If the nanny that you are considering does not have a social security number, it is still possible to perform the check. 

Unfortunately, the information that you will be able to find could be somewhat limited by this, which can lead to missing essential pieces of information about the worker's history. If you do wish to hire a nanny who does not have a social security number, these tips can help you to run a background check that's as thorough as possible:

• Criminal records will show up with a first and last name along with a date of birth, which ensures that you'll be able to know whether they have had any convictions that occurred as a result of abusive behavior in the past. You'll also be able to know whether or not the individual has a known history of having committed theft.
• Make sure that you get an accurate first and last name from the nanny you're considering. Furthermore, a background check can find aliases without a social security number, which will ensure that you have a relatively complete record of the prospective worker's history.

A Complete List of What to Check Before Hiring a Nanny

Prior to hiring a nanny, there are several essential things to look for. Not only do you need to make sure that their history is trustworthy, but it's also important to make sure that they have had experience taking care of children. This will ensure that they'll be able to effectively handle situations that arise when you're not in the house. Here are a few of the most important things to look for:

• Past experience: Some background checks will show you previous employers the candidate has had.
• Criminal history: You'll definitely want to know if the person you're considering entrusting the care of your children to has any arrests or convictions.
• Civil cases: Sometimes, it's important to see if the candidate has ever been involved in any civil cases.
• Reputation: Some background checks allow you to look into the reputation of a prospective employee who you're considering hiring. This can give you a good idea of what to expect from them.
• Former businesses: If you're hiring a nanny, it's best to check to see whether or not they have offered other services in the past. For example, if the person you're hiring offered other services working with children in the past, this is a strong sign that they have had plenty of experience.

Ensure you hire the right person to care for your child with eKnowID background check services. These comprehensive background checks offer basic criminal and sex offender record, or they can go as deep as global security watch lists, education, and employment verification. We even have custom options so that you can find out as much as you need to know. Try it free today!