The Importance of DBS (CRB), PVG and Reference Checks
Disclosure and Barring checks (formerly CRB checks) are searches through criminal records and other sources, including the Police National Computer....
Careers in home care
How to present yourself in your Care.com profile
Ease your job search by making the most out of your profile on Care.com.
How to advertise yourself as a nanny, childminder or professional caregiver
From building a social media presence online to creating a standout job profile, here’s what you need to know to...
Care providers: financial planning and strategies for saving
When you spend your days caring for others, it can be particularly hard to care for yourself. One of the...
How to successfully negotiate a higher pay rate for a nanny job
Knowing what you are worth, preparing in advance and thoughtfully approaching negotiation can reduce negative perceptions and fears and make...
Nanny job interview questions, answers and tips to help get you hired
Interviews are an opportunity to not only highlight how well you fit a particular job description but also to find...
Common job scams caregivers need to know about and how to protect yourself
If you’re a nanny, babysitter, senior caregiver, pet sitter or house cleaner looking for potential gigs online, here’s how to...
Your “How to Handle Covid” Guide
Covid-related hot topics and the most important questions answered--for families, other care seekers and caregivers alike.
How to Successfully Negotiate Pay for Care Positions
Follow these tips to guide your pay negotiations to be polite, smooth, and effective.
4 Step Guide to Searching for a Job
Are you looking for your next carer job? Check out these features on Care.com to help you in your search.
How Do I Ask for A Salary Increase?
Tips for a salary negotiation in your care job.
How much to charge for house cleaning
There’s no magic formula that will tell you what to charge for house cleaning, but there are some things you...
How to Ask for a Raise in 5 Steps
Here is our guide on how to ask for a raise in 5 steps to help you decide when and...
Promote Your Services
Promote your services and get more people to see your profile by posting it on social media, emailing potential clients,...
7 Rules of Job Etiquette for Caregivers
Follow these seven simple rules of etiquette and you will be on the right path toward job longevity and positive...
Keys to Minimizing Stress When Working Multiple Jobs
We explore 6 steps to help you manoeuvre between multiple jobs and reduce stress.
Green Cleaning: 7 Natural Solutions That Really Work
Taking care of our environment is a process that starts at home. Everything from aerosol cans to harmful cleaning chemicals...
17 Top Cleaning Tips From Housekeepers
If you want to make your home or your clients' homes sparkle, take a page out of the pros' books...
Additional Services You Can Offer as a Housekeeper
Here are some ideas for services you can additionally offer as a housekeeper.
6 tips to maintain housekeeping job satisfaction and success
Following these pointers you'll be well on your way to achieving satisfaction and success in your housekeeping job.
7 self-care hacks for caregivers who are tight on time
Caregivers for children, older adults and people with disabilities have long been overworked and undervalued. Recognize the signs of caregiver...
Starting a Cleaning Business: Steps To Success
If you want to take your housekeeping career that bit further, follow our advice on starting a cleaning business. Here...
Here are your housekeeping job options
Once you’ve decided that you’d like to enter the house cleaning profession, you’ll want to figure out exactly what type...
How to Interview for House Cleaning Jobs
Top tips on how to impress potential employers when interviewing for housecleaning jobs. From the experts at Care.com.
6 ways housekeepers can make more money
Once you've established yourself as a professional housekeeper, it's time to grow your business and increase revenue. Here are some...
Childcare Jobs: Getting the Salary You Want
Before you look for a position, we suggest that you work out your desired salary ahead of time, as well...
Why Should I Request a Reference for My Prospective Childcarer?
When you are employing a childcarer for your child you are entrusting them with the most precious thing in your...
Finding a First-Rate Childcarer Job on Care.com
Sharon Blank, Member Care Representative for Care.com, offers her advice to childcarers across the board, including nannies, babysitters, childminders and...
How Much Should I Charge for Housekeeping Services?
Before accepting a job it is good practice to meet your prospective employer in their home so you can assess...
Get Hired Faster – Share Your Profile!
With the help of social media, email and classified ads it is quick and simple to get your Care.com profile...
Job Searching in the Age of the Internet
Looking for a job used to be a lot easier. You would type up a CV on a typewriter (thank...
Adzuna Care Job Statistics
Adzuna is a search engine for classified adverts. They aim to make it easier for you to find a job,...
8 Additional Services Housekeepers Can Perform
Hiring a housekeeper can change your life! They keep your house clean when you don’t have the time and leave...
4 Ways to Get Your Employer to Pay You Professionally
The call came the other day. The family you loved interviewing with and playing with their children has asked you...
How to Dress for an Interview as a Carer
While a well-tailored suit is expected attire when applying for a job at an investment bank, it’s not the norm...
6 Things to Do When You’re Not Getting Responses to Your Job
Whether you don’t have time to weed through the plethora of candidates or you don’t have enough to suit your...
7 Profile Mistakes You Need to Avoid
First impressions really do count when it comes to time pressured families looking for carers and assessing candidates for the...
8 Tips to Professionalise Your Social Media Presence
Securing a job on Care.com may require more than replying to job postings. When considering who to interview, employers are...
Finding a New Job in 31 Days
The New Year is a great opportunity to start afresh with a brand new job. With lots of families looking...
How to Make Your Application Perfect for the Job
When you find a job posting for a position you know you’re perfect for, you want to be sure that...