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Available in more than 20 countries, Care.com is the world’s leading platform for finding and managing high-quality family care. Care.com is designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s families and caregivers, offering everything from household tax and payroll services and customized corporate benefits packages covering the care needs of working families, to innovating new ways for caregivers to be paid and obtain professional benefits.
The company generally receives positive feedback for its reliable service providers and the ease of finding suitable candidates for various needs, such as pet care and housekeeping. Customers appreciate the professionalism and attentiveness of the service providers, which enhances their overall satisfaction. However, there are notable concerns regarding service reliability, with several reports of no-shows and difficulties in communication with applicants. Additionally, issues with the website's functionality and billing practices have frustrated users. Overall, while the service shows potential, improvements in communication and reliability are essential for enhancing customer experience.
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It should be clear from the start that there is a monthly fee. It gives the impression that you are asking to be a caregiver rather than hire one.
I will know if this really works well when I hear back from someone I tried to contact.
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Your on line process is not the best. Keeps telling me expiration date not right. Not user friendly at all.
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Need better caregiver filters based on availability elections, or, more clear instructions on how to achieve filtering options...
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I didn't expect there to be a cost, and it seems pretty high, but I hope I find a good person. I also wish I could customize a future need better. But, I appreciate the ability to be specific and I think this will end up being well worth it.
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Hoping finding a caregiver will be as easy as registering for your website
It took a week for me to be able to upgrade my account so that I can contact potential nannies. Emails and messages to support went unanswered. Most of the nannies in my area haven't logged into the site in months and months and those who have have very little experience.
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It's hard to give a better rating when you have to pay before you see if your job post successfully gets anyone's attention, and right after giving you the credit card info you ask for more money that includes criminal background checks - which should already be part of the subscription.
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If this was possible I would give care.com 0 stars. I have sent them 4 emails and no one is responding, their customer support service is beyond poor. I contacted the company on all Social media platforms but I am still sitting with an unresolved issue. The fact that they created an online company and only provided one form of communication (email) and choose to pay NO attention to is sickening. This company is quick to deduct service fees but never available to provide the actual service!
Difficult to navigate from one application to another
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The app is having issues. I paid for a premium membership but it's still asking for me to subscribe to it when I try to message candidates! Also I've tried to update my phone number into the app several times and it doesn't work, after the verification questions. Then something pops up to tell me my upgrade isn't done because there is no primary phone number. Please help me fix so I can utilize!
It's really sad to see such a big name in babysitting get one over on the small people. I've made several accounts to have all of of them closed on me without warning and the last straw was when I purchased a membership thinking that's what they wanted money only for them to take my money and close my account without verification of who I was. I'm just a parent trying to find a sitter. Just a waste a time and a headache.
Easy to navigate. Great user experience and lay out.
Great site but can't figure out how to schedule a call with a potential hire.
I would like to see each caregivers availability. Day/hours available. I don't see that
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Ok except for the continuous attempts to solicit more fees.
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The app is very helpful and clear for what I need taken care of. It's not the apps fault that some people aren't accountable (:
I can only message limited people and everyone i have is not looking for full time which is what I need
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It is a tad confusing regarding the rates AND how to contact a potential cleaner who has replied to my post. Make it EASY!
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Need search filter for days/times. Too much time wasted clicking on people that are not a match for days/times.
Answer: Hello, I filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau and they are currently investigating Care.com. This is important enough to me that they have scammed me out of 6 months of payments and I had to close my credit card for Fraud. If you have had a bad experience with Care.com, I would encourage you to file a complaint with BBB. If enough people complain, then they will take more serious action. Here is the website. It is a short process to submit a complaint. https://www.bbb.org/consumer-complaints/file-a-complaint/get-started
Answer: Steer clear from Care.com or what we prefer to call Care-aless. Com! They are only about profit for them. The site is for trollers that prey on innocent families. You'd be better off putting an ad in your local newspaper. Most local newspapers also have online readership too!
Answer: I am determined to shut this site down. I am contacting news programs, The Today Show, Good Morning America and any and all others. Shut them down!
Answer: This is so sad! I have been on both sides as I have an assisted living home in Pensacola Florida. I used care.com to staff my home; awful. Then when I had myself on as a provider they suspended me for a 14 year old non viloent misdemeanor, and they did not even have my permission to check past 7. They want you to get crappy providers, the good ones are kicked off because once ya get a good one, you no longer need them. Cash cow corrupt company who makes rules up as they go along, I heard 20/20 is doing a special. I plan to contact them, as I am verifiably the best care coordinator hands down, extremely good with direct care. You will only ever be returned 1 month contact the Federal Trade Commission file a complaint that's what I did, the more problems the better the case against care, com
Answer: I would be cautious. I hope she is not moving for the job, as that is NOT a good idea. I get text messages daily from people asking me to email them (often for a friend), or someone coming from out of town or whatever. I delete these right away. First of all, they should go through the regular website and email you. No one would hire anyone without first meeting them, checking references, etc. I am sitting at the home of someone I took with through the Care site. I first communicated via email, then set up a face to face and met the kids. If it seems too good to be true, it is. USE COMMON SENSE! Seriously, if you don't have common sense you really shouldn't be taking care of kids, pets or anyone else!
Answer: Your guess is as good as mine. Maybe they have a big money backer and can screw people of their money and lack of customer service? They should be called, I don't care.com
Answer: If I were you I'd choose another site. Care.com is terrible.
Answer: Some of the clients are looking for cheap labor through the internet for housekeeping. I usually tell the person to call me back for interview finish. Then I would tell them that I am self-employed and they would need to file a 1099 for taxes to IRS.
Answer: Care.com is set up for parents that pay for the service... Parents can enroll for free and place and add. However, If they do not forward their credit card any messages from caregivers will have a blocked phone number. The babysitter cam also enroll for free and make a profile for her services. However if she does nor forward her credit card she can only apply to 8 jobs every 28 days and only the ads from parents that have paid for an account will be able to contact her. DO NOT respond to anyone contacting you on your phone that did not contact through Care.com first... This is always a scam... The message will look like this: I am moving to your area soon and need car for my son/daughter. Kindly respond to my email.(They are looking to scam you for money.)
Answer: Sitter city.com could help you. I have honestly had nothing but problems with care.com. They make up rules as they decide not how things are written and do not follow their own privacy policy. They feed on single moms and dads. As well as children providing for aging parents You can place an add on Craigslist as well, for free and your prospective employee provides their own background check as it can be a most recent one and obtained by themselves at 5 to 10 dollars
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