Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caresies?
▼Caresies Limited, is a New Zealand-based online platform connecting parents with various childcare workers like nannies, babysitters, and domestic helpers.
We aim to simplify the process of finding quality childcare for homes, offering convenience and stress-free solutions.
Caresies is not a recruitment agency; we function as an online marketplace connecting parents with childcare workers.
Is Caresies a recruitment agency?
▼Nope, Caresies is an online marketplace platform that connects parents with childcare workers for their home. It serves as a platform for carers and parents to create and apply for jobs.
Caresies doesn't function as a traditional recruitment service; parents and carers review jobs and applicants to ensure the right fit.
How does Caresies work for parents?
▼Parents can create accounts, browse carer profiles, create childcare jobs, and manage payments through the platform.
Parents can post Babysitting or Nanny jobs, invite favoured carers to apply for each role and meet, chat and review carers who apply.
Caresies aids in facilitating parents to find a nanny or build a pool of reliable babysitters that can be booked on demand.
Creating an account and searching for carers is free for parents; charges apply when posting jobs or paying Carers for bookings.
How does Caresies work for carers?
▼Carers can create profiles, list qualifications, availability, and experience.
They can apply for jobs posted by parents, communicate with families, and manage their public childcare profiles.
Carers can apply for Babysitting or Nanny jobs within the platform, allowing for additional income or finding a perfect full-time role.
What kind of carers are on Caresies?
▼Caresies hosts a range of carers, including experienced nannies, babysitters, and domestic childcare workers.
These carers offer diverse services to meet specific childcare needs.
The platform focuses entirely on domestic childcare and does not extend to other domestic services like dog-walking, cleaning, or disability care. In the future, other domestic services might be added, but for now we're focused on Childcare
How do I contact customer support at Caresies?
▼You can reach Caresies' customer support team via email at support@caresies.io.
Alternatively, you can contact us through the Contact page, and we'll get back in touch with 24 hours.
Can businesses use Caresies?
▼Businesses interested in utilising Caresies can contact us via our Contact page.
The platform is primarily focused on in home childcare but our goal is to grow to be a central marketplace for childcare in New Zealand, allowing parents, agencies, and businesses to use the platform.
If you are a childcare business, get in touch with us as we'd love to work with you.