Hummingbird News/Blog

At Hummingbird Home Staff we have some extremely exciting news!! We are very proud to announce our brand new home staff service– Hummingbird Home Support providing practical help, housekeeping and companionship for the elderly! Hummingbird Home Support provides non-medical support and companionship for elderly clients wishing to remain within their own homes, rather than moving into residential care away from home, family and friends. We understand and respect that it is not only the personal and physical care which can affect the elderly and infirm, but the lack of social interaction, and the loneliness of ‘empty house’ syndrome if a spouse has recently passed away can also have a serious impact on their health and well-being going forward.

Interview style – making the most of your time and getting the best from your candidate. Over the years interview styles and techniques have evolved and luckily for those being interviewed things are much now more relaxed and informal. Thank goodness the days of the clipboard and being interviewed by a family in a corporate way are gone. This was not always successful within a family environment as it was so off putting and I believe created a barrier between the nanny and the family. However, even though the clipboard has gone there are still things you can do to help get the most of your interview time and properly evaluate the candidate who has come to meet you. I believe if you are meeting a nanny or a nanny/housekeeper that in order to get the most of your time you need to get off to a good start. Keeping things simple and informal is the best way to get a real idea of what the person is all about and whether they are a good fit for your family.

Sarah spent most of her working career in the world of media and publishing, both here in the UK and Sydney, Australia. As an Account Manager for a diverse range of international clients she needed to be self-motivated, resourceful and professional and prides herself on always finding the best outcome for any problem.

Hummingbird is delighted to Welcome Louise Finch to the team covering Essex including: Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, Epping, Harlow, Chigwell. Louise is herself an ex-nanny with more than 10 years experience working with professional families. She is well equipped to assist with the search for nannies, housekeepers , nanny/ housekeepers in part time , full time and temporary roles.