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Abigail Mocan
Eden Mills, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Babysitter $15 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Eden Mills for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Water safety training
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature

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Tia Simpson

Tia Simpson
Waterloo, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Child care

Hello, I'm Tia. I'd like to find a family that is compatible with myself. I have found this aid in the development of all involved.

Some things I would prefer yet not set in stone

  • In the area of Erb and University (Waterloo)
  • Single parent
  • Elderly
  • Dealing with medical issues

Weekly tasks I'd like to do with the kid(s) yet not set in stone

  • trip to the park
  • Group events for children (ex. library)

    Last family I helped was a single mom with 3 daughters. They were 4, 7, and 8. Now 10, 13, and 14. She was in and out of the hospital frequently. Sometimes she would be there for 4-5 days. I am glad she knew I was there for her and her children. Allowing her to focus on recovery. I even earned the title of Mommy #2.

What is set in stone

  • Child safety is #1

Please feel free to ask me anything. I am fairly open. Oh, and fess are negotiated during our chat.

Babysitter, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Waterloo for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- -

I'm available for:

  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • 49 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I've worn many hats over the years. Farm work, yard maintenance, factory labor, and other physically demanding roles. As for mind stimulating roles. I've worked as a draftsman, programmer, machine maintenance, and designed/crafted custom parts as needed. The most uplifting of roles has to be the years I've cared for a couple of family's children. They've all grown up and could not be more proud of them.

My skills and interests:

  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Computers

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Other pet services you need:

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Ravneet Kaur

Ravneet Kaur
Cambridge, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper $20 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Dog sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Dog grooming
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Cambridge for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- - -

Eve.

-

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 28 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Hindi
    • Email verified

I Completed my post graduation in Music in India. I worked as a Music tutor in the Music industry where I created a great bond with kids while teaching them about singing. I also studied fine arts during my graduation. So, by being creative it is easy for me to become familiar with kids and understand their emotions.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Writing

Contact Ravneet For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Vandana Chandran Nadar
Cambridge, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper $18 / 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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Cambridge for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

-

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 13 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • 13 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 35 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English, Hindi, and Tamil
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Writing

Contact Vandana For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Katelyn Heyboer
Guelph, ON

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Babysitter $15 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Guelph for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - -

Day

- - - - - -

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 15 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Writing

Contact Katelyn For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Val Klimanova

Val Klimanova
Waterloo, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Baby/Petsitting

Hi!!! I’m Val, a first year student at the University of Waterloo. I am 17 years old, though I’ll be 18 in December. I have been a Lifeguard with the City of Waterloo since January 2023, and have gained lots of experience working with children. I am also the oldest of 3 children & have helped my parents with both of my younger siblings. Employment can be casual or regular (such as weekly), I’m fairly flexible. Feel free to reach out if you are in the KWC area and require any baby/petsitting! :)

Babysitter, Parent helper $20 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Waterloo for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

-

Eve.

-

Nite

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 20 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Water safety training
  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Russian
    • Email verified

High school graduate, currently studying Chemistry (BSc) at the University of Waterloo. Certified in First Aid and CPR-C. I have been a lifeguard and swim instructor since January 2023, which has helped me get lots of experience working with children.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

Contact Val For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Blake Neill

Blake Neill
Cambridge, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2024

Hello all! I am looking forward to working with members in the community to help make your life easier.

My name is Blake and I am a Cambridge resident currently in grade 12, graduating this year. I am very passionate about helping children and animals and look for any opportunities I can. If my profile fits your needs please connect me I’d love to get to know and help my community!

Babysitter, Parent helper $15 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Cambridge for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

Nite

- - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Water safety training
  • 17 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have worked as a camp leader with children’s ages 4-12 for the past 4 summers, sometimes working with kids who have special needs. I have first aid training and am currently getting my high school degree.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening

Contact Blake For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Anita Tin

Anita Tin
Guelph, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2024

Compassionate and Reliable Nanny Focused on Child Development and Family Support

As a compassionate and reliable nanny, I am deeply committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive and families feel supported. With a strong foundation in child development and a higher-level psychology certificate, I bring both practical experience and an understanding of the emotional and cognitive needs of children. My passion for caregiving, combined with my attention to detail and dedication to family well-being, ensures that each child in my care receives the love, guidance, and support they need to flourish.

Babysitter $20 / 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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • Dog sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Dog daycare
  • Dog boarding
  • House sitting
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Guelph for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

-

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

-

Nite

- - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 month experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 20 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am a third-year student completing my Bachelor of Applied Science in Family Studies and Human Development. I have a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSQ), as well as First Aid and CPR training, which includes care for babies. In addition to my academic pursuits, I have extensive volunteer experience working with children, including at a deaf school and an orphanage for babies. I also have various certificates and accomplishments, which can be viewed on my LinkedIn profile.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Aaron Shyam Sai
Cambridge, ON

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Member since: Jun 2024

Hello!

Looking for someone young and reliable? Well you’ve found your person!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $10 / 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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within Cambridge for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 9 years experience working with children
    • Registered carer
    • First aid training for babies
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English, French, and Tamil
    • Email verified

I am a high school student going to grade 11. I am the oldest of three my siblings being 9 and 2, I have taken care of them the years and I am a licensed babysitter, I can change diapers, do basic CPR, cook, clean, and entertain. I also have a dog and have had chickens and fish in the past.

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Foreign languages

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

Contact Aaron For Free

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Yemisi

Yemisi
Guelph, ON

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Fantastic Caregiver and assistant

Babysitter, Parent helper $17 / 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
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Guelph for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

-

Arvo

-

Eve.

- -

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 31 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Cooking

Contact Yemisi For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates Eden Mills, ON, Canada (Dec 2024)

Eden Mills babysitters are paid an average of $17.00 per hour as of December 2024, which is 12.4% lower than the Ontario average of $19.41, and 9.4% lower than the Canadian average of $18.77. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Eden Mills:
$10.00 $17.00 $20.00
Ontario:
$10.00 $19.41 $50.00
Canada:
$1.00 $18.77 $50.00

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in Canadian dollars (CAD)


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How to vet babysitting candidates

Once you have a shortlist of the best babysitters you can find, the next step is to vet them further to make sure they are who they say they are and the skills and qualifications they claim to have are valid. Follow our guides on checking babysitter references and running background checks.

Babysitting job expectations

Babysitting jobs come with a lot of expectations from both sides, in this section we look at the common things that babysitters and parents anticipate and how good communication is critical to maintaining a good working relationship where everyone knows what is expected of them.

Special occasions

There are several key dates and events throughout the year when babysitters are in hot demand, read our guides below to give you an advantage over other families who are competing with you for the best babysitters.

Babysitting difficulties

Babysitting is not always easy for sitters or parents but it should always be safe. In this section, we reveal some key warning signs that you should be looking out for to ensure that your kids are safe and being lovingly looked after whenever you're away. We also discuss the things you can, and cannot do if you suspect something may be wrong.

Babysitting admin and tax

Hiring a babysitter comes with extra responsibilities and duties because you are an employer. In this section, we discuss the various admin tasks that may be asked of you such as writing babysitting references for past employees and we also cover how this can affect your tax.