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Families

1. How does Care4hire.com work?

Care4hire.com is an online database for families and caregivers. Not only can you find babysitters, but you can also search for housekeepers, tutor, pet sitters, companion/eldercare, personal assistance, gardeners and other miscellaneous help. You can take advantage of our free preview of caregivers prior to registration. Once you are a registered member, you will have access to contact the thousands of caregivers in the database. Whether you are needing someone for 1 day or a permanent basis, you can find it at Care4hire.com.

2. How do I know there are caregivers in my area?

There is a free preview of available caregivers prior to registration. All caregivers you see on the free preview are available and will be found once you are a registered member.

3. After registering; how soon will my profile be posted?

You will have immediate access to contact caregivers once your credit card has been charged.

4. How much does it cost?

Yearly Plan: Best Value! $79.00 payment billed now and good for a year. Monthly Plan: $34.99 one-time payment billed for the first month, then $9.99 billed each month thereafter. You may cancel your monthly plan at any time without incurring any penalty fees or extra charges.

5. I sent a caregiver a message, but didn't hear back. What do I do?

If you have contacted the caregiver via the message box, but did not hear back in a timely manner, we highly recommend contacting them via phone. All caregiver phone numbers are available to registered members.

6. What kind of salary can I expect to pay a caregiver?

Salary is negotiable between you and the caregiver. Depending on geographic location, experience and duties involved, salary could range anywhere from $5-$35+/hour. Discuss that directly with the caregiver.

7. How do I screen a caregiver?

Care4hire.com does no pre-screening on the caregivers. We do highly recommend background checks. There is an online investigation service located on the site and you will also have access to sample interview questions once you are registered. Caregivers also have access to purchase background checks on themselves. They can grant you access to these as well.

8. Where do the caregivers come from and how old are they?

Caregivers can be found throughout the United States and Canada and must be 16 years of age to register.

9. Will I have a profile visible for caregivers to view?

You have the option of posting a profile for caregivers to view. You also have the option to make your profile invisible to caregivers if you choose. Once logged in, you can post a general description for caregivers to view. Caregivers can contact you through the easy to use message box or via phone if you make that visible to them.

Caregivers

1. Are caregivers allowed to view/contact families?

Yes; once registered, you will have access to view and contact families of interest. Some families do choose to make their profile invisible to caregivers and only contact caregivers of interest. If you run across this, do not be alarmed.

2. Should I be CPR/First Aid Certified?

The majority of the families prefer a caregiver to be CPR/First Aid certified; but it is not required. You may, however, want to check your local area for a class to become certified.

3. What kind of salary should I expect?

Salary is negotiable between you and the family. Depending on geographic location, experience and duties involved, salary could range anywhere from $5-$35+/hour. Discuss that directly with the family.

4. Where do your families come from?

Families registered at Care4hire.com are located throughout the United States and Canada.

5. How does Care4hire.com work?

Care4hire.com is an online database for caregivers and families. Whether you are searching for a babysitting, housekeeping, pet sitting, elder/companion care, tutoring or other miscellaneous position, you can find it at Care4hire.com. Register for FREE and take advantage of our easy to use database and start contacting families in your area today!

6. How much does it cost to register as a Caregiver?

There is no fee to post your profile as a caregiver. We do; however, expect you to respond to interested families in a timely manner.

7. After registering; how soon will my profile be posted?

Your registration will be reviewed and posted within 1 business day. At that time, you will receive a confirmation email stating you can get logged in.

8. Do I have to upload a photo?

Uploading a photo is optional; but recommended. The more thoroughly you complete your registration – the easier it will be to find a position.

9. I have sent a family a message, but did not hear back. What should I do?

We recommend allowing the families 24-48 hours to respond. If you do not hear back within that time, send them another polite message.

10. How do I screen a family?

Care4hire.com is an online database and does no pre-screening on the caregivers or families. Several steps should be taken in screening a family. You will want to ask a lot of questions to make sure you find the right match. You will also want to perform reference checks on the family, contacting past care providers. If the family has no past care providers, you may want to speak with a family friend who knows the family well. Background checks can be obtained using the online investigation service. Once you are a register member, you will have access to our sample interview questions, a sample contract and sample reference check forms. Your instincts are the best tool for choosing a family. A caregiver position can be a great experience, but be aware of illegitimate families. There have been recent scams where a family will request your bank account information and routing number. Do not give this information out to families. In rare cases, they will offer to send you a certified cashier’s check for travel expenses (which turns out to be a forgery). It will usually arrive in a much larger sum than what was agreed upon and they will ask you to transfer or wire the money to a third party. The job will usually sound too good to be true. If you feel you have been contacted by a scamming family, please contact Care4hire.com immediately. You can also report this type of situation to http://www.ic3.gov/ or http://www.treas.gov/usss/financial_crimes.shtml.