Nancy Gabayeron

For care professionals · Pet care

How do I start a pet sitting business in Canada?

Starting a pet sitting or dog walking business in Canada? Business name registration, the GST/HST small supplier rule, insurance questions and simple records.

For care professionals · Pet care

How do I set my pet sitting rates?

How pet sitters and dog walkers in Canada set rates: pricing travel, overnights, multiple pets, medication and holidays, and presenting rates clearly.

For care professionals · Pet care

What should I cover at a pet sitting meet-and-greet?

What pet sitters and dog walkers in Canada should cover at a meet-and-greet: key questions, a written agreement, keys, an emergency plan and cancellation terms.

For pet owners · Pet care

How often should a pet sitter visit my cat or dog?

How often a pet sitter should visit cats, dogs and small livestock, and when to choose drop-in visits, overnight stays or live-in care in Canada.

For parents · Child care

What should I put on a babysitter information sheet and emergency plan?

What to put on a babysitter information sheet in Canada: contacts, address, allergies, medications, routines, house rules and a clear emergency plan.

For families · Elder care

What is the difference between companion care, personal care and nursing care?

Companion care, personal care and nursing care compared for families in Canada: what each covers, who provides it and how to tell which your parent needs.

For care professionals · Elder care

How can an independent caregiver protect themselves when working with older clients?

How independent PSWs and companions in Canada protect themselves: written care agreements, care notes and tax records, client privacy and insurance questions.

For care professionals · Property care

How do I find clients for house sitting, home watch and property care?

How independent house sitters, home watch providers, cottage caretakers and turnover cleaners in Canada find clients, get referrals and market by the rules.

For families · Elder care

How do I find in-home care for an elderly parent in Canada?

How Canadian families find in-home care for an aging parent: list the needs, ask about public home care, compare private options and check every caregiver.

For care professionals · Child care

What first aid course should a babysitter or nanny take in Canada?

Which first aid and CPR course a babysitter, nanny or home child care provider in Canada should take, how long it lasts and when provincial rules apply.

For care professionals · Property care

How should I set my rates for home checks, turnovers and seasonal property care?

How independent property care professionals in Canada can set rates for home checks, turnovers and seasonal snow and lawn work, and present them clearly.

For parents · Child care

Should I choose a nanny, a daycare centre or a home daycare?

How a nanny, a daycare centre and a home daycare compare for Canadian families, and how licensing of home child care differs from province to province.

For families · Elder care

What questions should I ask an in-home caregiver before choosing them?

The questions to ask an in-home caregiver for an older parent in Canada: experience, training, safety, dementia, boundaries, schedule and what to confirm.

For care professionals · Child care

How do I become a babysitter or nanny in Canada?

How to start as a babysitter or nanny in Canada: first aid and CPR training, building experience, vulnerable sector checks, and what to set up first.

For care professionals · Property care

How do I start a house sitting or home watch business in Canada?

Starting a house sitting, home watch or cottage caretaking business in Canada? Your services, GST/HST basics, records, insurance and a criminal record check.

For parents · Child care

What questions should I ask a babysitter or nanny in an interview?

The interview questions Canadian parents should ask a babysitter or nanny about experience, safety, discipline and emergencies, plus the answers to listen for.

For care professionals · Child care

How do I find babysitting or nanny clients?

How independent babysitters and nannies in Canada find families: what parents check, a profile that answers them, referrals, quick replies and a first visit.

For property owners · Property care

Who should check my house while I am away, and how often?

Vacant home checks in Canada: why your insurance wording matters, how often someone should visit, and a room-by-room checklist for every visit while away.

For care professionals · Elder care

What should an independent caregiver do, and not do, for an older client?

Scope for independent PSWs and companions in Canada: personal care vs nursing tasks, help with medications, saying no to families and personal boundaries.

For care professionals · Property care

What should I document on every home check?

What home watch providers and house sitters in Canada should record on every visit: a checklist, dated photos, an owner report, key logs and privacy.