Define the role before you search
List the essential duties, weekly schedule, location, live-in or live-out arrangement, languages and experience that genuinely matter. Separate essentials from preferences so interviews stay focused.
Practical preparation
Plan Your Search with Confidence
These national starting points help families define a role, compare arrangements and prepare for direct hiring without making assumptions about individual circumstances.
Compare like with like
A direct wage and a managed service rate pay for different arrangements. Compare the same hours and duties, then account for employment obligations and services included in a provider quote.
Prepare for candidate conversations
Ask about relevant experience, availability, practical scenarios and working preferences. Explain the household routine clearly and give candidates time to ask their own questions.
Agree on a workable first week
Before work begins, document duties, hours, pay, breaks, household routines, key contacts and how feedback will be shared. Seek qualified advice about employment obligations where needed.
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