Q: Why Personally Paired?
SAVE TIME, ENERGY AND MONEY
Personally Paired understands today's demanding schedules and the struggle to find quality childcare providers and jobs. Sorting through online postings and setting up individual interviews can be time consuming and fustrating. We know how easy it is to look good on paper. Attending a Personally Paired event gives parents the ability to connect face to face with up 15 pre-screened care providers. Caregivers get to interact with up to 15 families ready to hire. Our events are themed according to time commitments such as Occasional Care, Part Time Care and Full Time Care so you don't waste your time interacting with those who don't have the availability to meet your needs.
Another advantage of working with Personally Paired is that we never take a percentage of caregiver fees. We also believe the decision of what rates should be charged should be left up to you as the seeker and provider. This way, you have more flexibility to determine what is best for you.
MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER
For Care Seekers
We believe that giving you access to pre-qualified care providers helps to create balance in your lives. Whether you are looking for a date night out, some part time help or full time care let Personally Paired do the work for you. You will leave the event with your care struggles behind you and your own Personally Paired Portfolio, a reference book complete with care provider's availability calendars and resumes. This way, you can follow up directly with those best fit for your family.
For Caregivers
Attending a Personally Paired event gives you peace of mind knowing that you will be connecting with parents who are ready to hire a caregiver tailored specific to your job requirements. When you attend an event, your resume and availability will be included in the Personally Paired Portfolio so parents can follow up directly with you.
FEEL COMFORTABLE AND HAVE FUN
We believe the process of finding quality care seekers and providers should be an enjoyable one. That's why we have partnered up with great locations that provide a warm, neutral, no pressure atmosphere for you to connect. To find out more about our partners or to make a recommendation on new partnerships please visit our Partners page.
To assist you with your needs, our events are organized by weekly hours needed. Please find a description of our event types on our Events page. We recommend that you attend events within a 25 minute drive from your home to get the best sample of care candidates or families for you. Additionally, we recommend that you attend events that are within a month from the date of your desired job start. If there is not an event date that works for you, please feel free to contact us. We would be happy to help you with your needs.
Q: Can I attend an event representing my agency, childcare center or service to recruit families or caregivers?
Our events are limited to parents and individual caregivers seeking to be Personally Paired.
Q: Can I bring a friend, my nannyshare partner or my children with me?
Due to limited space and availability, one parent ticket admits two people only. This is limited only to you and your spouse/significant other or one nannyshare partner. Additionally, one caregiver ticket admits one person only. To ensure that there are no distractions during the event, children are not permitted to attend.
Q: Do you pre-screen parents and caregivers?
Personally Paired does not conduct background checks on parents or caregivers. We do have requirements that we expect every sitter to meet before they are invited to attend one of our events. In addition, we contact the sitter's references.
It is the parents or sitters responsibility to follow up with references, conduct additional interviews and proceed with a background check.
Our parent cancellation policy is as follows:
Written cancellation requests received 72 hours or more before the event will be subject to a 30% processing fee. Parents who fail to attend without notifying us will incur a 75% processing fee. Your account will be credited via PayPal.
Our caregiver cancellation policy is as follows:
Caregivers who can no longer attend an event should notify us at least 7 days before the event date. Caregivers who fail to attend without notification will not be eligible to attend another event.
Q: How do I become a partner?
Please contact us at info@personallypaired.com to find out more about our partner programs.
Q: How do I get Personally Paired to hold an event in my area?
We are always looking for new, fun locations to hold our events. Please feel free to email us at info@personallypaired.com for more information.
Q: What is included in the Personally Paired Portfolio?
Each family attending an event will receive a Personally Paired Portfolio. This resourceful book contains interview techniques, helpful hiring practices, safety tips and all resumes, availability calendars and photos of the caregivers at the event.
Q: Can I share my Personally Paired Portfolio with a friend?
To protect the confidentiality of our caregivers, you are not permitted to share the book with others. We always encourage you to tell your friends about our events and would be happy to assist them with their individual needs.
Q: How do I determine what sitter is best for my family?
We understand that every family is different and that is why we have created a service to assist you with connecting with caregivers that meet your needs. Attending a Personally Paired event is the first step to assist you in narrowing your search. After you attend the event, feel free to follow up with the caregivers that you are interested in. We also recommend that you check their references and conduct a background check. A full listing of recommended steps to finding a good fit is always included in the Personally Paired Portfolio.
Q: Do the caregivers drive and are they CPR/First Aid Certified?
Please refer to your Personally Paired Portfolio to determine whether a care provider drives or is CPR/First Aid Certified as this varies on a case by case basis. We would be more than happy to provide you with options on places that offer training and certifications.
Q: Can I attend an event without registering online?
Due to limited space and availability, you must register online in order to attend an event. We cannot accept payments the day of the event. The parent registration process is integrated through PayPal. If you are having problems registering, please feel free to contact us.
Q: What is included in your Custom Search Program?
For a fee, we email you a list of questions to better understand your needs. Within 10 - 12 business days we email you a packet of 6 pre-screened and reference checked caregiver resumes, photos and availability calendars that meet your needs. We also include our Helpful Childcare Hiring Guide.
You must fill out an application on our website. We then review the application based on the following criteria before you are invited to attend an event:
- Must have at least 1 year of childcare experience within the past 5 years.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and be older and be legally authorized to work within the jurisdiction of the United States.
- Must provide us with at least 2 character references (one of these must include a childcare reference). We will contact these references.
- Must be willing to agree to a background check if requested by a parent.
- Must list your availability, contact information and provide a recent photo.
While we make every effort to provide you with a great selection of families ready to hire, deciding on what family is a good fit for you is something that you will be able to determine based on your needs, experience and priorities. Attending a Personally Paired event is the first step in narrowing your search for a great job. We believe that you can learn a lot about someone from a face to face interaction. After you attend an event, families will be following up with you. It is important to make sure that you get all of your questions answered, that the position is one that fits well with your schedule and that you are well aware of all the expectations that go along with the position before you accept it. Please feel free to contact us as we would be happy to provide you with a more in-depth listing of our recommended tips.
Q: Can I attend without applying or receiving a formal invite?
No. Due to limited space and availability, you must apply on our website in order to attend an event. Once we receive your application, we will then review it to ensure that you have met the requirements. If the requirements are met, we will then send you an e-confirmation inviting you to an event that meets your criteria. Although we do make every effort to accommodate needs, please note that our events fill up fast and we cannot guarantee that you will be able to attend your first choice event date.
Q: How do I contact the parents about a position?
Every parent that attends one of our events will receive a Personally Paired Portfolio. This book includes resumes and availability of the caregivers attending a particular event. The parents will follow up directly with you should they have interest