{"id":5013,"date":"2025-06-02T04:41:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T04:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/about\/?page_id=5013"},"modified":"2026-03-02T18:11:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T18:11:05","slug":"in-home-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/about\/safety\/in-home-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety guide: In-home care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-page-header alignfull has-beige-50-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-page-header__content \">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading heading has-forest-green-800-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2fa06c78ad9bc26e2d1f60e116e23a36\" id=\"h-careprotect-nbsp-nbsp-safety-guides\">CareProtect<strong>\u2122<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Safety guides<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading sub-heading\" id=\"h-hiring-in-home-care\">Hiring in-home care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re proud of our investments in safety, but it&#8217;s important that you also take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones before and during the time you have a caregiver in your home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-careblocks-responsive-spacer responsive-spacer\"><div class=\"responsive-spacer__device responsive-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:48px\"><\/div><div class=\"responsive-spacer__device responsive-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:48px\"><\/div><div class=\"responsive-spacer__device responsive-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"height:88px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-media-and-text alignfull is-style-image-mw-512\"><div class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-media-and-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1\">Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-acquainted\">Get acquainted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-icons-list is-style-checkmark-list\"><ul>\n<li class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-list-item\"><div>\n<p>Use Care.com\u2019s messaging to get to know your top candidates or possible matches and avoid sharing your contact info before you\u2019re comfortable. Communicating through Care.com protects your privacy and allows our internal safety systems to help identify improper or scam content.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-list-item\"><div>\n<p>Conduct phone or video interviews before meeting in person, whether you\u2019re hiring a one-time sitter or a long-term caregiver.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-list-item\"><div>\n<p>Meet with your favorite candidates in person before making a final decision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"864\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/safety_photo_half_04.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5080 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/safety_photo_half_04.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/safety_photo_half_04-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/safety_photo_half_04-149x168.jpg 149w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-careblocks-responsive-spacer responsive-spacer\"><div class=\"responsive-spacer__device responsive-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:48px\"><\/div><div class=\"responsive-spacer__device responsive-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:48px\"><\/div><div class=\"responsive-spacer__device responsive-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"height:96px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-media-and-text alignfull is-style-image-mw-512\"><div class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-media-and-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"864\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/safety_photo_half_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5082 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/safety_photo_half_06.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/safety_photo_half_06-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/safety_photo_half_06-149x168.jpg 149w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2\">Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-comfortable\">Get comfortable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-icons-list is-style-checkmark-list\"><ul>\n<li class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-list-item\"><div>\n<p>Search the caregiver&#8217;s full name online and check their profiles on social media or networking sites. If care will take place in the caregiver\u2019s home, look up the address and schedule a visit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-list-item\"><div>\n<p>Run a background check. While all individual caregivers listed on our platform must complete a Care.com Background Check before they can interact with families, it doesn&#8217;t guarantee they&#8217;ve never had any interaction with law enforcement or the courts. Running a background check at the time of hire gives you access to additional records and provides a full report so you can apply your own standards to whatever information is present.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-list-item\"><div>\n<p>Allow time at the start of the caregiver&#8217;s first visit to observe their behavior and make sure you\u2019re comfortable before you leave.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-careblocks-responsive-spacer responsive-spacer\"><div class=\"responsive-spacer__device responsive-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:48px\"><\/div><div class=\"responsive-spacer__device responsive-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:48px\"><\/div><div class=\"responsive-spacer__device responsive-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"height:96px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-media-and-text alignfull is-style-image-mw-512\"><div class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-media-and-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3\">Step 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stay-alert\">Stay alert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-icons-list is-style-checkmark-list\"><ul>\n<li class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-list-item\"><div>\n<p>Do online searches regularly, and whenever possible, drop in unexpectedly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-list-item\"><div>\n<p>Ask neighbors for feedback and trust your instincts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-cfbblocks-list-item\"><div>\n<p>If something feels off, don\u2019t ignore it. Report a safety concern or call 911 if it is an emergency.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"816\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/safety_photo_half_07.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5083 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/safety_photo_half_07.jpg 816w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/safety_photo_half_07-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/safety_photo_half_07-768x836.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.care.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/safety_photo_half_07-154x168.jpg 154w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-careblocks-responsive-spacer responsive-spacer\"><div class=\"responsive-spacer__device responsive-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:48px\"><\/div><div class=\"responsive-spacer__device responsive-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:48px\"><\/div><div class=\"responsive-spacer__device responsive-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"height:96px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-careblocks-page-section alignfull page-section is-style-vertical-padding has-beige-50-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"page-section__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading heading-mobile-left\" id=\"h-safety-tips-amp-resources\">Safety tips &amp; 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