In-home care: What are your options?
There are a number of in-home care options for ageing adults. Here’s a breakdown of each.
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Caregiver job description: What to write to attract strong candidates
Before you submit your aged care job posting, make sure that it includes all of these details.
Hiring a caregiver: Should you work with an agency or find your own?
Here are the key considerations when deciding to work with a caregiving agency or to hire help on your own.
Taxes and payroll for aged care jobs: Everything you need to know
We’ve put together a step-by-step guide so you know exactly what needs to be done, when starting a new job...
How to gather job references when applying for an aged care role
Some types of jobs don’t require references; if it’s a low-risk position, like retail or customer service, a hiring manager...
24 questions every aged care provider should ask at an interview
To make sure a job is the right fit, ask these questions when you’re interviewing for an aged care position.
How much do dog walkers make? All the factors to consider
If you have an instinctive understanding of our four-legged friends and are planning a career in dog walking, there may...
Must-knows for acing your next aged care provider job interview
Here’s what you need to know to ace your next aged care interview, whether it’s with an agency or family.
Questions to ask during an aged care provider interview
Here are all the bases you’ll want to cover when interviewing a candidate for an aged caregiving position.
Five activities to do with the elderly that will lift their spirits—and yours
Here are several suggestions for impactful activities that will benefit you and the older adults in your life.
Nine tips for aged caregivers to ease communication with families
Don’t let communication with families stress you out as a caregiver. We offer advice for keeping families up to date.
Top 11 caregiver duties to know
Caregiver duties are wide-ranging. It can be assumed, however, that many of the following tasks are performed at some point...
How to write an excellent aged care provider CV
When all of your experience is clearly set out on your CV, it’s easier for recruiters to see you’re an...
Five expert tips for first-day success as an aged care provider
It’s normal to have first-day-on-the-job jitters. Use these expert tips to help your first day as a senior caregiver go...
How to become a home care nurse: training, pay and job prospects
Here’s what you need to know about becoming a home care nurse.
How to become a home care provider: training, pay and job prospects
If you’re looking for a career that involves working hands-on with patients but you don’t have the time or money...
Is a job caring for the elderly right for you?
Here are some pointers on the nature of the aged care sector and work involved.
Get trained in pet CPR and first aid
Whether you own a pet or care for other people’s animals, it’s important to be prepared and know what to...
Pet sitting insurance: Benefits and policies
If you’re making a living as a pet sitter, there are certain things you need to do to prove you’re...
Taxes and payroll for nannies—so you can hit the ground running
What every nanny needs to know about taxes and payroll. We’ll walk you through it, step by step.
Setting nanny rates: How much to charge for your services
Here’s how to figure out a fair nanny pay rate for the job at hand.
How professional aged care providers can prevent and tackle burnout
Here’s how to spot the signs of burnout in yourself, how to alleviate it and how to prevent it moving...
Want to become a dog walker? Follow these steps on how to do it
How to start and grow your dog-walking business.
Dog walker job interviews: questions, answers, and tips to help you get the job
Here are dog walker interview questions to consider prepping for as well as tips and tricks for scoring the job.
Seven things dog walkers should never do
To make sure you get hired as a dog walker—and keep getting hired again and again—follow these tips for staying...
Make paying your childcare provider child’s play—with our guide to taxes
Follow our step-by-step guide to taxes and rest easy that the tax office is as happy as your little ones...
These are the top pet sitter interview questions, according to experts
Here are some questions to anticipate being asked during your pet sitting interview, and other ways to prepare in order...
Seven interview questions to ask a potential dog walker
Ask these key dog walker interview questions to ensure you find the perfect fit.
How much does a dog walker cost?
Dog walking rates can vary greatly based on your location and your pup's needs. Keep reading to find out the...
5 benefits of bringing your own child to a nanny or babysitting job
Professional child caregivers who bring their own children to work with them—many of whom refer to themselves as “nanny mums”...
11 tips for how to introduce dogs to new people and other dogs
Introducing a shy or fearful dog to new situations can be stressful—for pets and their owners like. Here are a...
6 tips for setting expectations and evaluating your pet caregiver
Working with a new dog walker or cat sitter? The best way to kick off a positive relationship with your...
Here’s why you need a nanny trial—plus 7 tips to make the most of it
Setting up trial periods are common when searching for a nanny. But how should families and nannies structure a trial...
Nanny website or nanny agency: Which should you use to find a caregiver?
Two of the most popular routes for finding a nanny are nanny-finding websites, or nanny agencies. We asked experts for...
Should you tip a babysitter?
Do you tip a babysitter in addition to paying them their hourly rate? Here are a few situations where the...
Pet sitter or boarding kennel: Which is right for your dog?
Planning a holiday? Here’s what you need to consider when deciding between hiring an in-home pet sitter or boarding your...
How to write an effective babysitter job description to find the right person for the job
You can find qualified sitters just by heading to a good caregiver website. Once you determine what you need in...
6 criteria to evaluate when hiring a nanny
You obviously want someone whose schedule works with yours and whose personality gels with the kids, but there's other nanny...
Eight amazing icebreaker activities to help kids warm up to a new nanny or sitter
Here are eight fun, simple icebreaker activities for nannies and babysitters that will help kick-start a great relationship with the...
How to advertise yourself as a nanny, babysitter or professional caregiver
From building a social media presence online to creating a standout job profile, here’s what you need to know to...