Want to Earn More $$$ on your TLC Jobs?

WHY FAMILIES TIP 1. You confirm the job in a timely manner and give the client peace of mind that you will be a wonderful and prompt caregiver.  2. You are on time! You should arrive 5-10 minutes before the time that has been booked with a smile on your face, dressed appropriately for childcare in your TLC shirt*, a goody bag in hand, and an enthusiastic attitude. 3. You are a professional! You ask them to provide you with rules and regulations, directions for meals, bed-time, and, of course, favorite activities. 4. The kids are neat, clean and happy! Parents want to come home and find that their children had a good time, too. All diapers should be changed, baths taken, etc. If it is an evening job, they should be asleep when parents get home. 5. The kids say you were awesome! Kids are your biggest advocates.  Parents want to feel that their children received a lot of attention. 6. The house is cleaned up! Nobody wants to come home to a mess. All dishes should be put in the dishwasher, clothes and toys are put away. Counters where food has been eaten or crafts have been done should be wiped down. 7. Your report about the kids is positive!  Parents want to hear that their child was well behaved, fun to be with, creative... unless something really bad happened, focus on the positive. 8. Show them what you did while they were gone! We have provided you with sheets to fill out. Use them! 9. You show them you like them! Let them know you want to be requested back. Clients want to feel they can get some consistency for their kids. 10.  You provide quality TLC!  Parents want and need to feel like their children are receiving the same care and attention that they would get from their parents! And don't forget to visit the links on this page frequently for great Goody Bag ideas!

How Can I Get More Jobs?

From Laura L.

"Hi Kimberly, I would like to work as much as possible, but there are still days that I don't get jobs. Do you have any suggestions as to what I can do to get called more by the office and to get more clients to request me? Thank you so much."

I spoke with Angela, and she recommends that you put your availability in on time, and keep it accurate. It gets very frustrating if you say you're available, but when she calls you tell her that your plans have changed. If she thinks she can't count on you, she's going to call you less. Angela also said that it is helpful if you put your availability in as far in advance as possible so she can consider you for long term assignments. Another good idea is to let her know how far you're willing to drive. Sometimes a willingness to drive a few extra miles can make a really big difference!

Okay nannies, I'm turning the second part of Laura's question over to you. What do you feel gets you requested back by clients?