What should I put in my bio?
Your bio is your first impression to careseekers. It’s important to think carefully about the kind of impression you want to make.
Start off by first writing a greeting, your name, and your current or last job title.
Example: Hello! My name is Cassandra, I am currently working as a personal support worker for a private home care agency.
Go in depth about your qualifications and talk about any extensive experience you may have.
Some examples include but are not limited to; dementia care, cancer care, end of life care, diabetes care, mental illness, paralysis, people hard of hearing or deaf, people with low vision or who are blind, experience with those with seizures, or experience cooking.
Example: I have 10 years experience in senior and special needs care. This includes time working on a dementia ward, providing me with lots of knowledge, understanding and experience in working with people with dementia.
Note: If you want to include any specific certifications, such as a PSW or CCA certificate, you must provide us with evidence as part of our verification process before it can be included in your bio.
Talk about your purpose. Why did you decide to become a caregiver? What’s your favourite part about caregiving?
Example: When I was younger I used to care for my grandmother. This experience gave me an idea of how important caregivers are and made me want to help more people. I am available for all ages of care; however I enjoy working with seniors the most.
If you feel comfortable, give some personal details or details about your personality. One of the most important things in successfully matching caregivers and careseekers is finding someone with the same values as you.
Example: When I am not working I like to spend time with my family and friends outdoors. I am very energetic and love talking to people.
Put that all together and you have the final product!
Hello! My name is Cassandra, I am currently working as a personal support worker for a private home care agency. I have 10 years working in senior and special needs care. I have also worked on a dementia ward in one of my past careers. I have a lot of knowledge, understanding and experience in working with people with dementia. When I was younger I used to care for my grandmother, this experience gave me an idea of how important caregivers are and made me want to help people. I am available for all ages of care; however I enjoy working with seniors the most. When I am not working I like to spend time with my family and friends outdoors. I am very energetic and love talking to people.
In summary, a good bio should be between 8-10 sentences long and should have;
A greeting, your name and current job title
Experience and qualifications
Your purpose, and what you enjoy the most about caregiving
A couple personal details
If you would like to add additional information to your bio, feel free! This is simply a guide to get you started.
