How to Join Care.com to Find a Caregiver

Want to get started using Care.com to find a caregiver for your family, or to get hired for caregiving jobs, but aren’t sure how to sign up? Don’t worry – in this article, we’ll walk you through the steps and show you how to sign up to the service.

Signing up as a care seeker

1. Go to www.Care.com in your web browser. In the top right corner, click Join Now.
   
   
    
2. On the next screen, enter your postal code in the text box at the top, and answer the questions below it. Click on the bubbles beside the answers you want to select. When you’re done, click Next.
   
   
    
3. Enter your email address and choose a password for your account. Then click Next.
   
   
    
4. Enter your first and last name, then select your gender, birth date, and how you heard about Care. Click Next to move on to the next step.
   
   
    
5. You’ll be asked for some information about your child, family member, pet, etc. (depending on the type of care you indicated you’re looking for).
   
   
    
6. The website will give you some suggestions for caregivers in your area. You can click the Check Mark if you’re interested, or the X if you’re not. Or, you can click Skip This Step to move on to finishing the sign-up process.
   
   
    
7. Enter some information about the help you need. Including whether it’s a one-time job or a recurring, regular job. Indicate the total number of hours, the time of day, and a preferred start date.
   
   
    
8. Finally, add a title and a description for the caregiving job you’d like to post. When you’re done, click Share Your Needs.
   
   

Looking to sign up as a caregiver? The process is slightly different than signing up as a care seeker. Here’s how to sign up as a caregiver.

Signing up as a caregiver

1. Go to www.Care.com in your web browser. In the top right corner, click Join Now.
   
   
    
2. On the next screen, enter your postal code in the text box at the top, and answer the questions below it. Click on the bubbles beside the answers you want to select. When you’re done, click Next.
   
   
    
3. Enter your email address and choose a password for your account. Then click Next.
   
   
    
4. Enter your first and last name, then select your gender, birth date, and how you heard about the service. Click Next to move on to the next step.
   
   
    
5. Fill in some information about the particular type of caregiving you do, your experience and skills, and services you can provide. When you’re done, click Next.
   
   
    
6. Indicate the reason(s) why you’re browsing caregiving jobs, and the hourly rate you charge for your services. Click Next to move on.
   
   
    
7. Add some information about yourself to tell potential employers more details about you, your skills, and your experience. You can choose to have that sent automatically to any caregiving jobs that you are deemed suitable for based on the information in your profile. When you’re done, click Submit.
   
   
    
8. You will then see suggestions for caregiving jobs in your area. If you see one that appeals to you, click the Check Mark to apply for it, if not, click the X. If you don’t want to apply for any jobs right away, click Skip.
   
   
    
9. Now you can add a photo to your profile to show people what you look like. Click Upload Photo to browse your computer for a photo of yourself to add to your profile. If you want to skip this for now, click I’ll Do This Later.
   
   
    
10. Select the type of membership you’d like. You can select the “Limited” option if you want a free account with only the basic features, or choose one of the premium membership packages to access more features. Click whichever one you’d like, then click Select Membership.
    
    
    
    If you choose one of the premium options, you’ll be asked for your billing details. Enter your credit card information and billing address, then click Upgrade.
    
    
     
11. Enter your contact information so potential employers can get in touch with you. Click on each contact method to verify your profile with an email address, phone number, and Facebook account.
    
    
     
12. Finally, add more information to your profile – like education, languages you speak, and additional qualifications – to help you stand out to those looking to hire a caregiver. This is your chance to show off your experience and skills!
    
    

Those are all of the steps to signing up as a care seeker and as a caregiver. We hope this tutorial helped you through the process of joining Care.com. If you’re looking for more information about the site, check out our articles on how safe it is, and its pros and cons.