On Herewith, you’ll find 100% background-checked Helpers with a diverse range of skills and availability. Helpers are friendly, caring individuals who enjoy working with older adults in their communities.

What caregiving services do Helpers provide?

Helpers provide non-medical care and everyday help for older adults. You can book Helpers for one-time tasks or ongoing help (part-or full-time), depending on your needs. When you make a Help Request, you’ll be able to choose what type and frequency of help suits your unique situation.

Non-medical support ranges from things like light housework, errands, help with technology, companionship, and meal prep to feeding, bathing, and dressing. In some cases, Helpers can also provide non-medical support for managing health conditions, such as memory care and aid with mobility, toileting, or medication reminders.

What are one-time tasks?

One-time tasks are essentially one-off requests, where a Helper comes over once for a limited amount of time and provides help with a specific need. Perfect for older adults who are more independent or for those who don’t wish to commit to hiring a caregiver on a regular schedule, tasks are simple to book and don’t break the bank.

Choose from four common task categories for easy booking: Home Help, Errands, Basic Tech Help, or Companionship. Then add more details to your request and post it for Helpers in your area to apply.

For example, if your dad needs help with dinner on Saturday afternoon:

1. Select Home Help
2. Choose the date, start time, and end time for the task
3. Fill out the address where help will take place (this information will remain private until the booking is confirmed)
4. Add the job description, including the specifics of what the Helper needs to do. In this case you might write, “We need someone to prepare dinner, clean the kitchen, and set the table (including portioning out the food) for my dad’s dinner. Groceries will already be in the fridge. I will leave a note about what to cook. My dad is friendly and will enjoy chatting with you, but doesn’t need any personal care or help eating.”
5. Set the hourly rate for your task (Remember, if you set $22/hour, for example, it would be a total of $44 for a 2-hour task). You can view a detailed break-down of the cost below the budget slider
6. Add your payment details (You will not be charged until after the Helper has fulfilled the task)
7. Review and post your request for nearby Helpers to apply

Learn more on how to book Helpers here.

The four types of tasks

For help with specific one-time needs, you can choose from the following categories:

• Home Help - Light chores, cooking, or pet care
• Errands - Help with shopping or quick trips
• Basic Tech Help - Help with TVs, phones, or computers
• Companionship - Friendly chats, activities, hobbies

What is ongoing help?

Some individuals may have ongoing needs and would benefit from recurring support. In this case, you can also hire Helpers for part-time or full-time help.

To hire a Helper for regularly scheduled weekly visits, select Ongoing Help when creating your Help Request. Next, add a bit more detail about what kind of help you’re looking for:

1. Add details about the person receiving support
2. Select when you need help to start
3. Choose how often you’ll need the Helper to come. Add specific scheduling needs if you wish
4. Select what type of care needs you or your loved one have (Select all that apply)
5. Set the hourly rate you wish to pay. You can view a detailed break-down of the cost below the budget slider
6. Review your request and post it for Helpers in your area to apply

Are there any guidelines for Helpers?

Helpers can provide non-medical support for older adults. While there are many tasks and care needs that Helpers may attend to, they may not administer medications or provide any type of medical care. Helpers may only do tasks that directly help the older adult. For example, Helpers should not be booked to fix the roof or mow the lawn.

For more information, please refer to our Community Guidelines.