Families | Seniors

For any type of senior care, SOSsitter understands that you are looking for someone who is reliable and who will provide the level of care you expect and require.

When joining SOSsitter, you will have immediate access to an extensive database of sitters willing to provide care for seniors in your area. You can contact each sitter directly or post a job offer and wait for the right applicant to respond.

Our database provides access to an array of individuals, all aged 18 years and older, with varied profiles and availability to meet your specific needs. Many of our candidates have significant experience, unique qualifications and have included references for your perusal. Some of them also possess a certification of their criminal background to ensure your peace of mind.

Instead of charging outrageous staffing agency fees with no guaranteed results, we wanted to give you complete control in the evaluation and selection of your senior caregiver. Help is at hand with our Selection Process which will guide you through the key steps in finding the best candidate for your needs.

Sign up now to find the right sitter for your needs.

Caregivers

You would like to offer your services to seniors in helping them in their daily tasks or simply keep them company? SOSsitter can help you find families and seniors who need your services. We are looking for candidates aged 18 years or older, with all levels of experience and qualifications and who are legally able to work in Canada.

Registration to SOSsitter is free upon completion of your profile. Once you are registered, you can start reviewing jobs posted by our families or receive notifications when a post becomes available in your area.

Step 1: Evaluate candidate profiles:

1. Review profiles of SOSsitter candidates in your area or candidates who have replied to your job offer.
2. Check their experience, qualifications, skills and reviews made by other families.

Step 2: Conduct a personal or telephone interview, depending on your preference. Here are some examples of questions you should ask in order to identify the best candidate for you and your family.

1. Experience: Describe (in your own words) your work experience related to this job
2. Skills: When the candidate indicates specific qualifications, ask where and when he/she has obtained them.
3. Job preferences:
   • Children: Number of children, age of children, the ability to work with children with special needs.
   • Pets: type of pet, care on site or at home.
   • Help for Seniors: type of tasks they prefer to perform.
4. Specific skills required for this job or for your needs. Here are some examples:
   • Able to change diapers?
   • Able to prepare simple meals?
   • Able to give medication?

Step 3: Reference and background checks

1. References: Request details of clients who used their services if unavailable on their profile
2. Criminal record: Check if Certificate of Criminal Record is available. Otherwise, ask to check criminal background on a website such as myBackCheck.com which provides a background checks within 24 hours.