I am a current student at the University of Waterloo, studying social development studies. In my future, I am hoping to work with children in early learning and teaching, or in mental health services for children and adolescents.
Currently I work on call at a childcare centre in the toddler and preschool classrooms. I value my time in the classroom and the time spend with each and every child I get the opportunity to work with.
I love making connections with the children I work with as well as their families. I also am always looking for engaging activities to share with the kiddos I work with. I believe that it is important to engage in activity’s that will foster healthy development and encourage healthy relationships when working with youth.
In my own time, I enjoy anything to do with arts— drawing, crafts, colouring, singing. I love to engage in self care related activities as well; such as yoga and skincare. I also love spending time with my cat! If I’m not working, engaging in self care, or cuddling with my cat, you can’t find me indulging more into my education and learning even more!
Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $17 / 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
Bottle feeding
Taking kids on outings
Toilet training
Changing diapers
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
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Kitchener for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
Valentine's Day
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:
6 years experience working with children
CPR training
First aid training
First aid training for babies
General credentials:
22 years old
Police check
Drivers license
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
CPR + First Aid
Contact me to find out more!
My skills and interests:
Music
Singing
Dance
Comedy
Reading/storytelling
Drawing/painting
Arts/crafts
Swimming
Nature
Gardening
Writing
You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:
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:
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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:
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:
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Morn
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Day
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Arvo
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Eve.
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Nite
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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
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.
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! :)
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Waterloo for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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Nite
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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:
Babysitting Pay Rates Kitchener, ON, Canada (Dec 2024)
Kitchener babysitters are paid an average of $17.45 per hour as of December 2024, which is 10.1% lower than the Ontario average of $19.41, and 7% 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
Kitchener:
$10.00
$17.45
$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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