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Navigating hiring a Nanny or Family Assistant for your child with food allergies can be challenging. In Charlotte, NC, and across North and South Carolina, many families seek experienced Nannies and Family Assistants who understand the complexities of food allergies. Did you know that approximately 8% of children in the United States have food allergies (according to the National Institute of Health)? At Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency, one of our specialties is connecting families with allergy-aware Nannies and Family Assistants. As a mom of a child with food allergies myself, I understand the importance of finding the right Nanny or Family Assistant for your home. Let’s explore how to find and hire a Nanny or Family Assistant in Charlotte and the Carolinas who can provide safe, reliable care for your child.

For families with a child or multiple children with food allergies, finding a Nanny or Family Assistant with experience in managing food allergies is crucial. Here are our tips on hiring and employing an allergy-savvy Nanny or Family Assistant for your family.

Tips on Hiring and Employing an Allergy-Savvy Nanny or Family Assistant

1. When working with a nanny agency or writing your own job description, clearly outline your child’s specific allergies and the established emergency food allergy protocol. This ensures potential candidates understand your child’s needs from the start.
2. Before leaving your nanny alone with your child, conduct thorough training on administering emergency medications like EpiPens, Avi-Qs, or Neffy. Review your child’s emergency food allergy protocol in detail with the Nanny or Family Assistant.
3. Provide a comprehensive list of approved foods and emphasize that no new foods should be introduced without parental consent. This is a critical safety measure.
4. Establish clear hygiene expectations. The Nanny or Family Assistant should wash their hands before and after preparing food for the child and after the employee consumes any potential allergens.
5. Give your Nanny or Family Assistant permission to administer the Epi-Pen or other medication as directed by your doctor in a medical emergency, and follow the emergency allergy plan. Also, ensure that the nanny knows they must take the Epi-Pen everywhere they go and that the traditional Epi-Pen or Avi-Q cannot be left in extreme temperatures or in the car.
6. Make sure the nanny knows if the Epi-Pen is administered to call 911 immediately, then to call the parent.
7. Post the food allergy protocol in a central location in the home (like the refrigerator) and notify the nanny where that protocol is posted.
8. Make it a requirement of your opening that the Nanny or Family Assistant must have CPR and First Aid certifications.
9. Include all food allergy information and emergency protocols in the nanny’s work agreement. This ensures clear expectations and accountability. Also, if you would not like the nanny to bring foods into your home that your child(ren) is allergic to, please notify them of this as well verbally and in the work agreement.
10. Answer any questions that your Nanny or Family Assistant has and ensure they are 100% confident in caring for your child with food allergies and confident in their response to a food allergy emergency.

Our goal is that these tips make hiring and employing a Nanny or Family Assistant for your child with food allergies easier.

Are you ready to find a Nanny or Family Assistant who understands your child(ren)’s food allergies? Charlotte’s Best Nanny specializes in placing experienced allergy-aware Nannies and Family Assistants in the Charlotte Metro Area and the Carolinas. Reach out to us for a consultation at 980-292-1405, or at info@charlottesbestnanny.com. Our team looks forward to hearing from you and assisting your family in finding the best Nanny or Family Assistant to fit your needs.