Choosing pet care that’s right for you and your pet
We’ve compiled important information about several popular pet care options. Pick which one works for you so you’re ready the...
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6 tips for setting expectations and evaluating your pet caregiver
New dog walker or cat sitter? The best way to kick off a positive working relationship with your new pet...
8 services dog walkers can take on besides walking your pet
Ask your dog walker to take on a few additional pet care services. The cost of paying for these extras...
11 tips for how to introduce dogs to new people and other dogs
Introducing a shy or fearful dog to a new situation can be stressful, but these tips can help ensure that...
Pet sitting rates: How much should I charge as a pet sitter?
Thinking of turning your love of animals into a paying gig? Plenty of pet owners are looking for skilled animal...
First day on the job as a nanny? Follow these 8 tips to ensure a smooth start
Here are 8 ways to make sure you have a great day one—and start a successful working relationship.
Eight awesome icebreaker games for kids getting to know a new nanny or sitter
We’ve gathered these eight simple but fun icebreakers for kids that new caregivers can play to help kickstart a great...
Six interview questions every nanny should prepare to answer
Be prepared to answer these six common interview questions—and follow our tips on how to best answer them.
How much does a dog walker cost?
Every pup parent knows how exhilarating a walk can be for their furry friend, but it’s not always easy to...
Caregivers: Ask yourself these questions to know if a family is right for you
Here are five helpful questions to ask yourself when deciding if a family meets your expectations.
How to advertise yourself as a nanny, babysitter, or professional caregiver
Here’s what you need to know to build your brand as a professional caregiver
Nanny job interview questions, answers, and tips to help get you hired
Prepare for your nanny job interview with these tips — from the questions you should be ready to answer to...
11 steps to starting your own pet care business
Starting your own pet care business can be daunting, but it can also be very rewarding. Follow these 11 steps...
How to successfully negotiate a higher pay rate for a nanny job
This child care arrangement can benefit you, as both a parent and professional nanny or babysitter, and extend several perks...
Is a senior care job right for you?
Is senior care the future of employment? The role of home care workers and senior care providers is set to expand...
These healthcare support worker certifications and courses can improve your career
Ready to start looking for additional training and certifications? Here are a few healthcare support worker courses to consider when...
Five expert tips for first-day success as a senior care provider
Use these expert tips to help your first day as a senior care provider go as smoothly as possible.
Must-knows to ace your next senior care provider job interview
Here’s what you need to know to ace your next senior care interview, whether it’s with an agency or a...
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 an in-home caregiver: training, pay, and job prospects
Here are a few tips on starting a career as an in-home caregiver.
How professional senior care providers can prevent and tackle burnout
Burnout can manifest differently in professional senior care providers than in family caregivers. Here’s how to spot the signs of...
Fourteen benefits to consider negotiating into your nanny contract
Here are 14 benefits you should feel empowered to explore with a potential or current family employer.
Five 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 moms”...
How to build a powerful peer network of professional nannies
There are a variety of tools you can use to build your nanny network. Here’s how to get started.
Nanny bag: 11 must-haves to bring on every job
For nannies, coming prepared to work is job No. 1. You need to keep everyone safe, comfortable, and entertained. You...
The 6 most common ways kids get injured—and how to prevent them
These are the top causes of injury in kids and the best (as well as the most surprising) ways to...
Top 11 caregiver duties to know
Caregiver duties are wide-ranging. One moment a caregiver may be shopping for meals or cleaning the carpet, and the next...
Setting nanny rates: How much to charge for your services
Not sure how much to charge as a nanny? Here are the factors you need to consider to set your...
Writing a nanny résumé: tips and examples to help you land your next job
As you look for the right nanny job, it’s important to make yourself stand out from the crowd. And nothing...
How to write an excellent senior care provider resumé
When all of your experience is clearly set out on your resumé, it’s easier for recruiters to see you’re an...
Every nanny needs a contract—here’s what should be in yours
When you start a new job as a nanny, you may agree to working terms by a verbal or handshake...
What to do if your caregiver isn’t the right fit
If you feel the caregiver you hired is not up to the job, here’s how to proceed.
Hiring a caregiver: Should you work with an agency or find your own?
Wondering if it’s best to hire help through a caregiver agency or do it independently? Here, we break down both...
What to look for to find the right fit with a home care provider
You’ve done your homework. You have a great referral for a private care provider who is qualified to meet your...
Questions to ask during a senior caregiver interview
The first step to hiring a well-matched elderly care provider for a loved one is to recognize which type of...
24 questions every senior care provider should ask at an interview
To make sure a job is the right fit, ask these questions when you’re interviewing for a senior care position.
5 activities to do with seniors 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.
How to gather job references when applying for a senior care role
If you’re ready to assemble your line-up of go-to references but aren’t sure where to start, read on for tips...
How to create a plan of care for your senior caregiver
The plan of care can come in very handy for times when the main caregiver is out sick or on...
Caregiver job description: What to write to attract strong candidates
Whether you’re hiring a home health aide to care for your elderly mother in her apartment or you’re looking to...