Here are some tips we highly recommend families using when hiring a caregiver:
1.  Do a background check on the caregiver that you hire.  Definitely run a criminal background check, e.g., background check for employment.  If the caregiver will be transporting the children or doing errands; you will also want to run a driving record.
2.  Do your reference checks.  When getting phone #’s on the references; we highly recommend you can call land lines – since you can track the land lines on who the # belongs to.
3.  Make sure you spell out and have a detailed conversation on the expectations for the caregiver.  Have the caregiver ask numerous questions as well.  Communication is the best tool for a successful relationship.
4.  Not sure what questions to ask the caregiver?  Take advantage of the sample list of questions we have for registered members at www.care4hire.com 5.  If you do not see the caregiver often; have a notepad where you can both make notes for a communication tool.

Today’s giveaway is for a 1 month membership to Care4Hire, where you can do your research and contact caregivers in your area. This 1 month membership is values at $29.99.

How to Enter: Visit Care4Hire and look around. Then come back here and leave me a comment letting me know what kind of caregiver you are looking for ie. pet sitter, tutor etc.

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• Tweet about this giveaway and put the tweet URL in the comment.
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This giveaway is open to US residents only. A winner will be chosen May 11th 10:30pm. Good Luck

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What is Care.com? It is a website that connects care providers with families that need them. This is not just a babysitting service. Care.com connects babysitters, pet sitters, tutors, elder care givers, special needs care givers and house cleaners with families in their area who are in need of their services.  With summer just around the corner, now is the time to find the caregiviers your family needs. Does your son need a math tutor? Do you need a pet sitter for when you take your family vacation? Do you need a break from caring for great-grandma 24/7? Do you need someone to come in oce a month and deep clean the house? Then Care.com is the place for you.

Normally the Premium membership costs $30 a month or $90 a year. This weekend you can try the Premium membership for FREE! The Premium membership allows you to:

• Post jobs so that caregivers in your area can find you
• Review the full profile of caregivers in your area
• Contact caregivers to schedule interviews
• Check references
• Run FREE background checks

Care.com also has lots of great articles like Nannies: Myths VS Realities, Emergencies and babysitter Safety, Teaching Your child About Their Peers with Special Needs,  The Senior Care Guide, Creating a Mold-Free Home and many, many more.

You owe it to your family to hire the best caregivers you can. Start that search this weekend at Care.com.

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