A New Job Posted Every 5 Minutes
Even in This Economy, Sittercity.com Offers Thousands of Caregiving JobsCHICAGO, June 5, 2009 --- Although unemployment figures are at the highest they've been in decades, Sittercity.com is bucking the trend by posting a new job every five minutes. As America's largest and most trusted online network of babysitters, nannies, senior caregivers, petsitters, housekeepers and tutors, Sittercity.com has proven to be a valuable resource for those looking for caregivers as well as caregivers looking for work in this difficult economy.
A Sittercity.com survey recently revealed how the economy has impacted members, offering an in-depth look at the changes that help explain the abundance of jobs on Sittercity.com:
- 42 percent of respondents are working additional hours at their job
- 27 percent of respondents say they have had to return to the workforce
- 8 percent of working parents have had to take a second job
"We are finding that due to the recession, many parents are forced to spend more time away from home than they have in the recent past," said Genevieve Thiers, founder and CEO of Sittercity.com. "Hiring a caregiver has become even more of a necessity these days, and this has led to the creation of many new jobs on our site -- one every five minutes."
To access these jobs, caregivers sign up on Sittercity.com for free and create care-specific profiles that detail their experience, certifications, availability and skills. They can browse through local job postings directly on the website in addition to receiving a daily job alert email with all of the open positions in their area. Caregivers then apply to those that fit the type of position they are seeking by completing a cover letter and directing potential employers to their detailed Sittercity profile, complete with background checks and references. The process is quick, safe and simple, allowing families and caregivers to each meet their growing needs in this economy.
Sittercity has been helping parents find trustworthy caregivers and helping those caregivers find jobs for almost a decade.
Sittercity.com®, the inventor of online caregiving, is America’s largest and most trusted online source for child care, pet care, senior care, housekeeping, housesitting and tutoring. As the industry leader in online care, Sittercity has a network of more than a million caregiver profiles nationwide, and helps families and individuals across America find the perfect in-home care provider quickly, easily and safely. Sittercity’s care seekers can use the company’s four-step screening process, which includes checking references, reading caregiver reviews, conducting interviews and utilizing free access to background checks. Sitter profiles also come with photos, experience, training, safety skills, availability calendars, reviews and more. Registration for sitters is free, and care-seekers pay as little as $8 per month for a membership, which gives them unlimited ability to post jobs, and search, contact and hire sitters in their areas. The pioneer of its field, Sittercity has been featured by thousands of media outlets, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The View, TODAY Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and many more. Sittercity has also received twelve national awards, including a U.S. Small Business Administration award in 2006 from President Bush, and three international awards, including first place in the prestigious UPS "Out of the Box" Small Business contest. Sittercity’s Corporate Program now serves more than 25 marquee clients, including Avon, Mastercard, FOX Networks, Pitney Bowes and Monster Worldwide.
