Earn more. On your terms.
Join Jamaica's most trusted network — whether you work in childcare, elderly & patient care, or as a helper, housekeeper or cook. Build a verified profile, clear our four checks, and connect with households who value your work.
It is 100% free to join. Caregivers and helpers never pay CareLink anything — not to join, and not when you are placed.
Our promise to you
Free to join. Your certificate stays yours.
CareLink never charges caregivers — not to join, and not when you are placed. The only cost is your JCF Police Certificate (JMD $3,000), paid to the government at any Tax Office. It is your own document, valid wherever you work, and you can send us the Tax Office receipt while it processes.
Why it matters: verified caregivers are the ones families trust first, and that trust is what turns occasional work into a steady income.
What CareLink charges you
JMD $0, always
- Apply online or on WhatsApp
- Send your police certificate, or the Tax Office receipt while it processes
- We telephone your references and interview you
- Get matched with families, with no fee and no cut of your pay
Why CareLink
Built for caregivers who take this work seriously.
Keep 100% of your rate
No commission cut from sitters, ever. Families pay CareLink; you never do. Your full rate stays in your pocket.
Build a real reputation
Police Cert badge, references telephoned by our team, parent reviews. Your profile becomes your portfolio.
Set your own schedule
Choose your parish, hours, and the kind of care you want to do. Accept jobs that fit your life.
Get discovered nearby
Families in all 14 parishes come to CareLink. Tell us where you work and we match you with households close to home.
Requirements
What you'll need to apply.
CareLink's standards are deliberately high — that's why parents trust us. If you have most of these and want to work toward the rest, apply anyway. We'll guide you through.
JCF Police Record (required)
A current Jamaica Constabulary Force Police Record — issued within the last 6 months. It costs JMD $3,000, paid at any Tax Office, and it stays your own document. If you have applied, send us the Tax Office receipt while it processes.
How to get a police record in Jamaica, step by step
Government-issued ID (required)
National ID, passport, or driver’s licence. We do a manual ID + name match against your Police Cert.
2 independent references (required)
At least one from someone who employed you; the second may be a professional or community reference — a supervisor, pastor, or teacher. We cannot accept relatives. We telephone each one personally.
HEART/NTA certification (preferred)
Childcare: Early Childhood Care or NCTVET Level 1+. Elder care: HEART Allied Health – Patient Care, PCA (Patient Care Assistant), or practical-nursing background. Household: HEART Housekeeping or Commercial Food Preparation. Any of these boost your profile — and where you claim one, we verify the paperwork before it shows.
CPR + First Aid (preferred)
Adds a verified credential to your profile and lets you accept newborn / infant / special-needs bookings, or post-hospital and dementia elder-care work.
FAQ
Common questions.
How do I get my JCF Police Record?+
Pay the fee at any Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) office with your TRN, then apply online at jcf.gov.jm and attend a fingerprinting appointment at 56 Duke Street. Normal Service is JMD $3,000 (21 working days); Express is JMD $6,000 (5 working days). The cost is yours and so is the document. Send us the Tax Office receipt as soon as you have applied, and the certificate when it arrives.
How do I get paid?+
For a placement, the family pays you directly, by bank transfer, Lynk or cash, and CareLink never handles your wages. For occasional bookings, such as weekend or evening sitting, the family pays CareLink and we pay you your agreed rate. Either way, you never pay us anything and we take no cut of your rate.
How long does verification take?+
It takes as long as it takes to reach two of your references on the phone, which is usually the slowest part. We do not put a clock on it, because we will not shorten a check to hit a deadline.
Do I need any specific qualifications?+
No formal qualification is required for general babysitting. HEART/NTA Early Childhood credentials, CPR / First Aid, and prior nursery/preschool work boost your profile and unlock premium rates — but they're not gating.
Can I sign up for elderly care instead of, or as well as, childcare?+
Yes. CareLink now verifies caregivers for both childcare and elderly & patient care, under the same four checks. Tell us which line (or both) you work in during your application. If you hold a PCA, HEART Allied Health – Patient Care, or practical-nursing credential, we'll verify it and show it on your profile — we never list a credential we haven't confirmed.
Can I work in multiple parishes?+
Yes. Set your service radius in your profile. If you have your own transport, you can serve a wider area and command higher rates.
What if a booking goes wrong?+
We mediate disputes in good faith and protect you against unfair reviews. Caregiver liability coverage is being arranged with a licensed Jamaican insurance partner and will be announced when it goes live.
Ready to join Jamaica's gold standard?
The application takes about 5 minutes. Verification takes as long as it takes to reach your references by phone, and we never shorten a check.