In the quest to hire a nanny for your family, partnering with a trusted agency can make all the difference. Let’s delve into why agencies like Diamond stand out as the preferred choice for discerning families. Unwavering Peace of Mind When You Hire a Nanny The responsibility of hiring someone to care for your loved […]

Toronto, a city bustling with opportunities and growth, also grapples with an increasing challenge: the escalating cost of childcare. As the prices climb, an unexpected group faces the brunt: Early Childhood Educators (ECEs). The Underappreciated Value of ECEs Passionate and devoted, ECEs mold our future leaders, nurturing young minds in both public and private institutions. […]

Are you thinking of hiring a driving nanny or caregiver for your family? This can be a great option to help with running errands, taking to appointments/ activities, doing pickups and drop offs, and more. While most families provide a vehicle for their caregivers to use, other families rely on the caregiver to provide a […]

Are you planning on taking a vacation in the near future? Has this made you wonder if there are any special requirements for you to bring your nanny on vacation? As Canada’s best nanny service, we get this question all the time and we wanted to share our travel tips with you. By the end […]

Soft Skills: The Missing Pieces What is a Soft Skill? We all know about hard skills: reading, writing, typing, etc. These are the technical skills that you learn in school and from different experiences throughout life. For example, if you were a housekeeper, your hard skills might be: cleaning, cooking, and doing laundry. You know […]

Making the Most of your Interview: How to Beat the Odds You’ve done it; you found a job that sounds like a great fit, you successfully landed the interview and you’re on your way to being placed with the perfect family. How can you help make sure that happens? Our team at Diamond Personnel has […]

As we age, we are at risk for elderly isolation. According to Statistics Canada, 20% of Canadian seniors do not participate in one or more social activities per week. In some cases, Canadian seniors don’t even participate in social activities monthly. Unfortunately, elderly isolation is common – but as an eldercare worker there are ways […]

Employing a nanny can be a rewarding experience. You receive help with childcare and your child enjoys a relationship with a qualified caregiver who teaches him or her good values when you’re at work and can’t be by their side. However, many moms report feelings of guilty because they feel that they are not spending […]

When it comes to hiring a nanny, you want to find the best fit for your family. Aside from thoroughly inspecting their resume, a few in-depth interview questions for a nanny will help you better understand their experience and personality. You are trusting this person to care for your children, and asking the below interview […]

Although they often get lumped together, nannies and babysitters are far from the same. Yes, both are childcare workers, but there are many differences between the two. Nannies Nannies are often certified professionals who are employed by one family. They work full or part-time and, in some cases, live with the family that employs them. […]