Do meaningful work, build real relationships, and gain experience that stays with you.
Caregiving is a chance to change lives—including your own.
When you care for children with disabilities or special needs, you’re not just providing support—you’re creating moments of joy, progress, and connection that families will treasure forever. But it’s also about you. At-home caregiving helps you build empathy, adaptability, and communication skills that stand out on any career path—whether you’re pursuing healthcare, education, or simply want to grow personally and professionally.
Lindsee C.
Care Provider • Los Angeles, CA
Lindsee C.
Care Provider • Los Angeles, CA
Truly Care helps families find and hire caregivers for a wide range of support needs. We make it easier for families and care providers to connect, communicate clearly, and decide if a role is the right fit.
No. Truly doesn’t hire or place caregivers. Families use Truly to manage their search, and they make their own hiring decisions directly.
It is free to apply to jobs.
Care providers have full discretion over which opportunities they apply for.
Schedules, compensation, and responsibilities are determined directly between families and care providers.
Truly Care does not set wages, assign shifts, or control work arrangements. All agreements are made independently between the two parties.
Experience requirements vary by family. Some families may seek providers with prior hands-on experience, while others value qualities like reliability, communication skills, patience, and willingness to learn.
Care providers are encouraged to be transparent about their background and comfort level when connecting with families.
Yes, many college and graduate students pursue caregiving work while in school, on summer breaks, and during gap years to gain hands-on experience and earn extra money.
No. Truly Care does not provide training, supervision, or direction to care providers.
Families and care providers communicate directly to align on expectations, routines, and preferences that are specific to the individual and household.
Families (people who post jobs) review applications and reach out to candidates they feel could be a good fit. If you’re selected, they’ll message you directly through Truly to continue the conversation.
No. You can review all of the job details upfront and only apply to roles that fit your schedule, preferences, and availability.
Before moving forward, care providers often consider factors such as schedule compatibility, comfort with the type of support requested, communication style, and location. These considerations are personal and may vary depending on individual preferences and experiences.
Payment arrangements are handled directly between families and care providers. Truly Care does not process payroll or manage payments.
Care providers are responsible for understanding their own tax and reporting obligations based on their independent status.
