About Chana

Reviewed on 11/14/2024

Unfortunately, her time with us was marked by repeated issues that impacted her ability to perform the role effectively. 1. Punctuality Issues: Despite assuring us during the interview that commuting from Katy would not be an issue, Charla was consistently late. She arrived after the agreed-upon time nearly every day, and on her first day, notified us last-minute that she would be 30 minutes late. This pattern of tardiness created unnecessary stress, especially during busy morning routines when punctuality is essential. 2. Poor Communication and Response to Feedback: In one instance, Charla packed a burnt lunch for my child. I kept the lunch to show her the next day, intending to offer feedback, but her response was dismissive. She mentioned she personally preferred food prepared that way, disregarding my feedback as a parent and employer. This lack of openness to constructive criticism indicated a reluctance to adapt and learn. 3. Unprofessional Conduct and Lack of Initiative: Mornings in our household are busy, and we hired Charla to help with tasks like getting the children ready and managing their morning routines. However, instead of assisting actively, she often sat calmly, even writing in her diary during crucial moments. When asked to help, she showed little urgency or understanding of the morning demands in a household with young children. 4. Hygiene Concerns: Charla’s long nails were discussed during the interview, as we felt they were unsuitable for her role, particularly in preparing food and assisting young children. Despite her experience in cosmetology, I found her grooming choices inappropriate for a childcare setting. 5. Unreliability and Missed Days: Out of the three weeks she was with us, one week was missed entirely due to illness. She also missed additional days without notice and requested makeup hours for the time she was absent. Given our household’s needs, we required someone consistently available at scheduled times, not for makeup shifts. In summary, my experience with Charla/Chana was disappointing. Her lack of punctuality, inability to take feedback, and unwillingness to adapt to the role’s requirements made it clear she was not a good fit for our needs.