Look for the APNA Seal When Hiring Household Help
(Las Vegas — May 2007) The APNA seal always means you are dealing with a staffing agency of the highest quality, but APNA now stands for the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies-A Household Staffing Alliance. “The board of the National Alliance of Professional Nanny Agencies has changed APNA’s name to reflect the industry trend of providing not only nannies, but many other types of household staff,” explains APNA President Annie Davis.
The world is fast-paced, and life is stressful. As the cost of living continues to rise, more and more families find they require two incomes to meet their needs. That often means the added stress of hiring someone to clean house, run errands or care for family members.
“Searching for the right nanny or elder-care assistant is a daunting task,” says Daryl Camarillo, APNA membership coordinator and co-owner of Stanford Park Nannies in Menlo Park, California. There are hundreds of household staffing agencies across the country. Camarillo says one way families can ensure they are getting trustworthy home help is to find an agency that displays the APNA seal.
Established in 1993, APNA holds its member agencies to high standards of business practice and ethics. APNA agencies thoroughly screen all job candidates. Families are guaranteed customized service and full confidentiality. “The best part of dealing with an APNA agency is walking through its door confident its business practices meet the standards required for APNA membership,” says Camarillo. “APNA members are the best of the best.”
“Since there are no federal guidelines for household staffing, Families should look for the APNA seal when choosing an agency to help them hire a household staff member,” says Davis. Go to www.theapna.org to find an APNA agency in your community. The web site has other valuable information for families, nannies and staffing agencies.
Only the most professional household staffing agencies in the country belong to the Association of Premier Nanny Agencies.
