SICK KIDS
So I am currently caring for a family of four and I was not informed by any of the three adults that are caring for the children that one of them had a bug 24hrs prior to me coming. Now that I am here and expected to care for the children for 48 hours straight; kiddo #2 now is showing symptoms of having a bug and keeps vomiting. How am I to go about this? I am wondering if it is acceptable for me to ask parents for a sick fee and or someone to come and replace me for my remaining time. If someone replaces me, I would like sick pay for the day that I was here and if I am asked to stay for 48 hours, I obviously would expect to get sick pay for the 48 hours I am here. Again- I was NOT informed of the child(ren) having a bug or any type of sickness. I do not work with this family full time + there is not contract. I just feel as if they are being inconsiderate by not properly communicating. I do have other jobs to tend to and I fear that I will have to call off my full time job due to the bug. I’m already giving them a deal on childcare by charging by the day instead of hourly like I typically do. Please help for I would like to message parents before it gets too late due to them being on vacation and possibly having to find coverage. Thank you all so much (: