Questions to Ask a Potential Respite Provider During an Interview
Use this caregiver worksheet to prepare thoughtful interview questions when considering a potential respite provider.
Interview Tip
Remember to use active listening skills: stay focused, really listen, allow for silence,
repeat or paraphrase, and understand the emotions behind the words.
Interview Questions
- Tell me about yourself. What do you like to do in your free time? Tell me about your education. What do you do with your friends?
- What kind of experience do you have working with a person with a disability?
- If the care recipient requires help with personal care, describe some of the personal care that is needed. What experience do you have with personal care?
- What was one of your proudest moments?
- What was one of your most frustrating moments and how did you handle it?
- If I were to call a previous employer and ask about you, what would they say?
- What is your approach to doing a task you do not enjoy?
- How do you motivate yourself?
- What do you think is the most important thing to remember when working with someone with a disability?
- Do you have any training, continuing education, or certifications?
- What is your availability? How many hours are you hoping to work?