Build Your Caregiving
Career on Your Terms
Join We Care Connect as an independent contractor. Set your own rates, choose your clients, and get paid reliably β all through one trusted platform.
Apply to Join βFree to apply Β· $35 one-time background check at onboarding Β· Go live in 1-2 business days
Why caregivers choose We Care Connect
Keep More of What You Earn
You set your own rate. Caregivers pay just a 2% platform fee β and it drops to 1.5% at 6 months and 0.5% at 12 months. Traditional agencies take 30β40%.
You're in Charge
Choose your own schedule, service area, and clients. Accept only the bookings that work for you. No minimum hours required.
Reliable, Fast Payments
Payments released within 2 business days after each session via direct bank transfer. No chasing invoices.
Build Your Reputation
Verified reviews from real clients build your public profile. Top-rated caregivers get priority placement in search.
Protected Platform
All care seekers are screened. Bookings managed on-platform. Dispute resolution support if issues arise.
Simple Tools
Manage everything β availability, bookings, messages, and payouts β from one clean, mobile-friendly dashboard.
We welcome all care professionals
We Care Connect is the only DMV elder care platform supporting the full spectrum β from companions to advanced practitioners.
Earning potential in the DMV
| Care Type | Typical Rate | Your Payout (98%) | Est. Monthly (20hr/wk) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Companion / PCA | $20β$28/hr | $19.60β$27.44/hr | $1,568β$2,195 |
| Home Health Aide | $25β$35/hr | $24.50β$34.30/hr | $1,960β$2,744 |
| CNA | $30β$45/hr | $29.40β$44.10/hr | $2,352β$3,528 |
| LPN / RN | $45β$75/hr | $44.10β$73.50/hr | $3,528β$5,880 |
| PT / OT / SLP | $70β$120/hr | $68.60β$117.60/hr | $5,488β$9,408 |
Rates are illustrative. You set your own rate. We Care Connect deducts a 2% platform fee, which drops to 1.5% at 6 months and 0.5% at 12 months of active tenure.