How do I create a profile?

Go to http://www.caresquare.com/signup/ and register as a caregiver. Once you've registered you will automatically be taken to your profile page where you can enter and save your information. You can edit the information displayed by clicking on the pencil icons to edit information for the corresponding section.

Do I have to list my phone number?

No. Families can contact you via e-mail only if you would rather not provide your phone number.

What should I include in my profile description?

Include descriptive information about yourself both personally and professionally. Experience and skills are important, and so are the personality traits that make you "you". Try to think about why you decided to become a caregiver in the first place, and let people know about it.

How do I upload a photo?

First, you must have a digital photo saved on your computer. Go to your profile page, click on pencil icon where the photo should be. Click the "browse" button to find the photo on your computer, highlight the photo, click "open", and then hit "save." The photo should automatically show up, but if it doesn't, try hitting the refresh button on your computer.

How do I enter my availability into the schedule?

Go to your profile and click on "Manage Schedule" in the Actions chiclet in upper right hand corner of the page. If you want to enter new availability, choose the day in either the weekly or monthly calendar view. Click on your start time, or click-and-drag the cursor over the span of the hours you wish to schedule. A pop-up box will appear where you can confirm your dates and start/end time. Click "Save" when you are happy with your selection.

If you want to enter recurring availability, follow same procedure as above. When pop-up box appears, click "Recurring Availability" and enter the number of weeks you wish to repeat availability. Click "Save" when you are happy with your selection.

Editing & Removing Availability: Click on the availability you wish to edit or cancel - it should appear in green on the calendars. A pop-up box will appear where you can either edit dates and times, or cancel the availability completely. Click "Save" for editing changes, or click "Delete" to remove the entire availability.

How do I edit my profile?

Can I hide my profile if I am no longer looking for work?

You can hide your profile at anytime so that you are no longer visible to anyone on the site. To hide your profile, log in and change this setting on bar at top of your My Caresquare page.

I have a reference from a family who is not on caresquare. Do they have to join in order to leave a reference for me?

Yes, they have to create a family profile in order to leave you a reference.

How do I invite someone to join?

Go to www.caresquare.com/tell_a_friend/ and put in the email address of the person you want to invite along with an optional message. Click "Invite" and an email invitation will be sent.

How do I search for jobs?

How do I respond to a job posting?

Hit the "Respond" button on the open job, write a message response, and click "Send message."

How do parents contact me?

By phone or via email