Expert Care for Your Little Ones: Lifeguard-Trained Babysitter at Your Service!
I’m excited to introduce myself as a passionate and dedicated babysitter with a strong background in working with children. Here’s a bit about why I love babysitting, my skills, and my experience:
Why I Love Babysitting:
I genuinely enjoy spending time with children. Every day is a new adventure filled with laughter and creativity. I love creating a safe and fun environment where kids can explore, learn, and grow. Watching them develop new skills and confidence is incredibly rewarding.
My Skills
Safety First: As a certified lifeguard, I prioritize safety in all activities. I’m trained in first aid and CPR, ensuring peace of mind for parents.
Engaging Activities: I have a knack for organizing fun and educational activities that keep children entertained while fostering their development.
Strong Communication: I believe in maintaining open communication with both children and parents to ensure everyone’s needs are met.
Experience
Lifeguard: I have extensive experience supervising children and adults in various aquatic environments, teaching them the importance of safety and swimming skills.
Babysitting: I have been a babysitter for two years, caring for children of different ages. This experience has equipped me with the ability to handle a wide range of situations with patience and understanding.
Swim Instructor: For three months, I worked as a swim instructor, teaching kids essential swimming techniques and water safety in a fun and engaging way.
Hi there! I am currently in university studying social work. I have some experience working within schools. I am a very creative and talkative person who loves to spend time with kids and get their imagination and creativity going. I have outside experience in babysitting children for family and family friends. I can clean and help out in whatever I can. I also have experience with pets, especially if any household has them.
About my self.
I love children, and would enjoy being a part of a family as a nanny/ or child care provider, I am reliable and have a kind loving personality, I can do activities and provide safe nurturing environment for all children I care for. I love communicating with the family,, which helps me effectively address any concerns or questions both with the children and their parents.
Above all, I genuinely love working with children and find great joy in being a positive influence in their lives. You can trust your children will receive the utmost attention, care, and support.
Hello, I am Florence, I’m 16 years old, have lots of experience with kids, I love kids and kids love me.
Babysitter $16 / hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
Newborns (0 - 2 months)
Babies (3 - 12 months)
Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
Childcare duties I can do:
Light meals
Bottle feeding
Taking kids on outings
Bathing kids
Help with homework
Household duties I can do:
Housekeeping
Laundry/washing
Grocery shopping
Other services I can provide
Cleaning
Tutoring
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Toronto for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs
Full weekends
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
1 year experience working with children
Registered carer
CPR training
First aid training
General credentials:
17 years old
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Covid vaccinated
Liability insurance
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
I have one year experience with kids, I have babysit my neighbours kids, volunteered at topcliff public school to help with kids. Have a certificate of CPR and first aid. I love kids.
Hi, I’m Alicia a caring and experience babysitter with over five years of experience and CPRC certification. I have a background in early childhood education and provide safe fun and reliable care for children of all ages. I’m local to the neighbourhood and offer flexible hours to fit your families needs if you’re looking for someone you can trust feel free to get in touch.
Babysitter $25 / hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
Newborns (0 - 2 months)
Babies (3 - 12 months)
Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
Tweens (9 - 12 years)
Teenagers (13+ years)
Up to 3 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
Light meals
Bottle feeding
Toilet training
Changing diapers
Bathing kids
Help with homework
Care for twins/multiples
I'm available for events:
Special event babysitting
Corporate functions babysitting
Wedding babysitting
Other services I can provide
House sitting
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Vaughan for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
5 years experience working with children
CPR training
First aid training
Anaphylaxis training
Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
General credentials:
24 years old
Police check
Drivers license
I have a car
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Permanent resident
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
I am Alicia! I am working as an Early Childhood educator currently completing a BA in Children, Childhood, and Youth at York university. I hold a Social Service Worker diploma from Seneca college and I have hands on experience from placements and work experience, including all ages. I am passionate about supporting children, youth, and families.
Babysitting Pay Rates Aurora, ON, Canada (May 2025)
Aurora babysitters are paid an average of $19.61 per hour as of May 2025, which is 1.8% higher than the Ontario average of $19.26, and 5.6% higher than the Canadian average of $18.57. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min
Avg
Max
Aurora:
$15.00
$19.61
$25.00
Ontario:
$10.00
$19.26
$50.00
Canada:
$1.00
$18.57
$50.00
Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in Canadian dollars (CAD)
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