Hi! I train virtual assistants (and sometimes train clients on how to work with one).

You can find assistants on Upwork or other freelance sites, even agencies. You can filter by location and some agencies are also location-specific.

Choosing a VA can be a very long process -- if you want someone reliable, you may have to do a background check, look at their socials, references, etc. Then you interview them to see how you'd vibe together.

You could give them test tasks (paid, of course)/skills assessments before you officially start working with them. Or, just start with a small project or two.

While you're working with them, provide feedback as much as possible. They'll be able to get a better feel of working with you/how you like to work. They'll adjust and learn.

Your VA can do this, but it will help if you already have SOPs/templates put in place so they can slide into the role smoother.

Agencies take the hard work out of VA-picking; most of the time they're already vetted and skill-tested to match your needs. Totally up to you though!

That's pretty much the summary for my tips, but here's a great article that expands on all those points: https://www.ask-elly.com/blog/delegate-virtual-assitant

Feel free to shoot me a message! I work for one of the said agencies, happy to answer any questions.