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From a parent's perspective, a good babysitter is like gold. It's something precious and to be treasured. But finding that gold nugget among all of the candidates or in some cases, very few considerations, is quite difficult. That's why online sources like Care.com make it a bit easier to go mining through that mountain of rock in search of your golden nugget. Care.com is an online referral service that allows individuals to post profiles of their childcare, tutoring, pet sitting, senior care or housekeeping experience. They can put pictures of themselves, their education, schedules and location so that you can calculate travel time to your location. Mandatory background checks are provided by Care.com so that you can feel safer about the choices available.
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You, as the hiring individual then post an ad stating what it is that you're looking for? Need someone on the weekends so that you and hubby can get out for some alone time? Be honest and say that. There are individuals who are looking for that kind of part time work. If you're looking for a full-time nanny who'll do light housework, put that in your description. Then, the interested parties can start applying for your consideration. You may then interview them by phone or set up in-person interviews with the ones you're most impressed by.
Care.com acts as a bulletin board for all the people who're interested in babysitting for you and can only put you in touch with each other. It's up to you do the interviewing and find the right fit for your family. Sometimes, that can be a lengthy process and you may have to kiss a few toads before you find the right fit. That's why it's good to keep your membership for a while after you've found a sitter, just to make sure it's going to work out. There is a monthly fee (or yearly if you prefer) that you must pay to be able to look at profiles and it's a recurring fee, so beware of the ach debit on your account or charge to your credit card each month.
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