If you are planning to hire a private respite worker or aide, you will need to assess your family's needs, interests, and expectations.
Below are sample interview questions you can use when interviewing a potential respite worker or aide:
- Please tell me about yourself.
- Please expand on your experience working with people with disabilities
- Why are you interested in providing care services?
- Describe your strengths and areas you are working on.
- What hours are you able to work? Are there specific times or days you are unable to work?
- Are you willing to take my child out of the home for activities?
- Do you have any special training or experience you would like me to be aware of?
- If my child is upset or angry, how will you handle the situation?
- Do you consider yourself a self-starter? Are you prepared to come up with creative ideas and activities or do you prefer a specific plan to be given to you?
- Do you have a valid Police Check, Vulnerable Person's Check, First Aid/CPR, and/or Driver's License?
Interviewing Tip:
Consider booking an interview at your home when your child is present and during a busy time of day. This can allow the interviewee to get an honest look at the challenges and you can see how they respond.
