Hiring an assistant

[FS2011]

I interviewed an assistant today, it was my first interview. I have worked with someone in the past but it didn't work out because we didn't see eye to eye. I printed out some interview questions from supportingproviders. com, which helped with behavioral type questions. I.e how do you handle an angry parent, or child that bites etc etc. I found it hard to get to know someone in such a short time to trust them enough to care for my business and my DCK's. I guess this is how parents feel! We have a program in BC called CCRR and they screen subs for crim checks, references, etc etc so that providers just have to call up and get a sub for the day if needed. I have not used it yet but would like feedback from fellow BC Providers out there that have used CCRR subs?

[daycaremom9]

Hi. I'm from the lower mainland in B.C. I didn't realize that CCRR checked for all the requirements of a sub. I tried hiring a sub who was recommended by one of my clients. I had tried to get her to ask her dr. to sign a medical clearance form. She said that she wanted to wait until she visited the dr. because it would cost her to have it signed. Never heard from her again. I don't have out-of-schoolers any more so I really can only have5 kids with the age limitations and therefore can't really afford a sub. Also I don't know if I would trust a stranger in my home let alone with my daycare kids. By the way, where are you located?

[margispo]

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