SOSgarde is an online tool to find caregivers. The platform facilitates meetings between candidates and families. Different types of candidate profiles are offered: housekeepers, babysitters, people dedicated to caring for seniors or people with special needs (children and adults) and pet sitters.

You have to register as a family by creating your profile and posting your job offer. Once your profile has been created, you will start receiving applications from babysitters and care providers who are available and interested in your job. You will be able to do a background check to see if the care candidate fits with your needs.

The most practical method to find a professional care is to search by postal code from your SOSgarde account or from the homepage to find out how many caregivers are available in your area. An advanced search feature is also available to find care competencies of candidates: personal care, special care, housekeeping tasks, meal preparation. You can look at their levels of care experiences, their training and their hourly rates.

The information that can help potential candidates identify and understand your family’s needs: the required tasks (senior care services, baby sitting, personal care aides, housekeeper), when they are necessary and for how long, where the work will take place, etc. It’s also helpful to identify the type of home caregiver you need: experience, personality, and skills.