Empowering Care.On Your Terms™.

Caredara™ is reimagining home care for the 21st century—by putting people first. Our platform connects seniors and their families directly with qualified personal support workers (PSWs), registered practical nurses (RPNs), and registered nurses (RNs), ensuring competent, compassionate, and timely care—without the red tape and rigid systems of traditional agencies.

Born from a desire to democratize home care, Caredara™ empowers practitioners to control their schedules, earn fair compensation, and build meaningful, consistent relationships with those they serve. For families, it means greater transparency, choice, and continuity of care.

About Caredara™

With gig-economy flexibility and healthcare-grade reliability, Caredara™ is about:

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Direct Access

Real-time booking with available practitioners in your area.

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Fair Pay, Better Care

Practitioners earn up to 40% more, which leads to increased motivation and continuity.

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Smart Matching

Choose your preferred practitioner—or rebook one you've had before.

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Personalized Onboarding

All clients begin with an optional RN-led care assessment to ensure the right level of service.

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Trusted Professionals

Every practitioner is verified, credentialed, and insured.

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A More Human Model

Relationships matter. Caredara™ is designed to support ongoing care with familiar faces.

Whether you're a family seeking peace of mind or a healthcare practitioner ready to take control of your career, Caredara™ is the future of home care—efficient, ethical, and personal.

Caredara™ – Mission, Vision, Values & Story

The Caredara™ Mission

To democratize home care by empowering healthcare practitioners with flexible, dignified work options and providing seniors and their families with accessible, efficient, and timely care.

Our Vision for Home Care

A future where high-quality home care is available on-demand, where practitioners are valued and in control of their work, and where families can confidently trust the care their loved ones receive.

What we Value

  • Empowerment – We believe in giving practitioners control over when, where, and how they work.
  • Dignity – Everyone deserves respectful care and working conditions that honor professional skill and compassion.
  • Accessibility – Home care should be easy to access for all seniors, regardless of complexity or urgency.
  • Transparency – We are clear about our pricing, processes, and expectations for both clients and practitioners.
  • Innovation – We use technology to modernize how care is delivered and improve outcomes for all involved.

The Caredara™ Story

Caredara™ was founded with a simple but powerful idea: that healthcare professionals deserve more freedom and recognition in how they provide care, and that families deserve better access to the support their loved ones need. In a world where many professionals in healthcare face burnout, rigid schedules, and low autonomy, Caredara™ offers an alternative – a model inspired by the gig economy, but grounded in compassion and professionalism.

By enabling RNs, RPNs, and PSWs to set their own hours, choose their clients, and earn fair pay without agency gatekeeping, Caredara™ is restoring balance in an industry long overdue for disruption. Practitioners no longer have to choose between a rigid shift schedule or their personal lives. With Caredara™, they get the flexibility they need and the appreciation they deserve.

At the same time, seniors and families can book trusted care when and where they need it. Whether it’s a post-hospitalization check-in or ongoing support for a loved one living with dementia, Caredara™ makes it seamless. Our platform uses technology to reduce wait times, improve matches, and ensure that families are connected to the right care at the right time.

This is more than convenience—it’s a movement to reimagine home care as a system that works for everyone. Caredara™ is where compassionate care meets modern flexibility, creating a future where practitioners thrive and seniors live with greater peace of mind.

Meet the Founders

Dr. John-Paul Hatala Ph.D.

Founder, Caredara™

CEO

Dr. Hatala is a professor, researcher, and serial entrepreneur with a passion for solving complex workforce challenges. With decades of experience in human resource development, he’s dedicated his career to creating innovative, tech-enabled platforms that connect people to meaningful work and services. Caredara™ is his boldest venture yet—designed to disrupt the home care industry by bringing dignity, flexibility, and fairness to both practitioners and the families they serve.

Mahabir Prasad MBA

Co-founder, Caredara™

CTO

Mahabir is a technology innovator with more than 20 years of experience leading software development, product innovation, and scalable platform design. He has worked with global clients to deliver high-impact digital solutions across healthcare, logistics, and workforce management. His expertise spans full-stack development, architecture design, and building secure, user-friendly digital ecosystems.

Kylie Cameron MA

Co-founder, Caredara™

COO

Kylie is a Gerontologist with a passion for helping older adults age in place with dignity, safety, and purpose. With years of experience in the home healthcare sector, she brings empathy, expertise and a deep commitment to successful aging and client-centred care to the development of Caredara™. Her work is grounded in evidence-based practice and driven by a vision to enhance the caregiving experience for both families and practitioners. Kylie is dedicated to building solutions that are practical, compassionate, and rooted in the real needs of the people they serve.

Leadership

Kimberly E. Hatala RN

Chief Nursing Officer

With over 25 years of clinical experience, Kimberly E. Hatala brings deep expertise and leadership to her role as Chief Nursing Officer at Caredara™. Holding multiple certifications, she is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care across all services. Kimberly is passionate about supporting practitioners—helping them reach their full potential and receive the respect and compensation they deserve—while upholding Caredara’s™ mission of delivering exceptional, client-centered home care.

Subhasmita Dash, MBA

Chief Privacy Officer

With a strong background in banking and healthcare compliance and data governance, Subhasmita D. leads Caredara™’s efforts in safeguarding patient and practitioner data. She ensures that all privacy protocols meet and exceed regulatory standards, fostering a secure and trustworthy environment for all users. Her commitment to ethical data practices, transparency, and privacy education reflects Caredara™’s mission to protect the dignity and rights of those we serve.

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