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Makayla Cromwell
Ottawa, ON

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Member since: May 2024

Babysitter $13 / 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
  • Changing diapers
  • 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 employment.

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

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

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Tayrne simser

Tayrne simser
Ottawa, ON

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Member since: Jul 2024

I am amazing babysitter

Hi I'm tayrne but I go by tay and kids just call me TT and I have so many great ideas how to make the kids I babysit to want to do their homework and I have so many fun activities go to the park or go swimming

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping

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, Full-time employment.

I can travel within Ottawa 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:

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

I have food safety and first aid and cpr training and I just finished high school going to college for child and youth care

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Tayrne 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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Angie Wayboda

Angie Wayboda
Ottawa, ON

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Member since: Aug 2024

Fun, reliable nanny looking for part time!!

I really like having to play outside with your kids, walks, parks, reading anything they are up to doing, trips to museums etc. Depending on age of course!

Babysitter, Nanny $23 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet grooming
  • Pet daycare
  • Pet boarding
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Ottawa 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:

  • 23 years experience working with children
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • 17 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 48 years old
    • Police check
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have 23 years of looking after children, mostly ages 9 months or older, I have my first aid, police check 2023. I am in my 40's, I like to play outside mostly in the summer, being honest, I just want to pick up your kids @school then go back in to your warm place for the winter.I have worked at the local ymca, jack purcell, community centres, schools just volunteering, I currently work at alot of different homes looking after thier children, I like to clean also. I am very reliable & punctual. Westboro is the furthest I will take the bus too, I live near the museum of nature, thanks!

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Angie 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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Zara Uduoise
Ottawa, ON

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Member since: Jun 2024

Zaratamaraun Uduoise

My name is Zara, and I am a 16 year old student living in Riverside South. I love taking care of and bonding with kids, and I can also tutor children from Grades 1-4 in a variety of subjects.

Babysitter, Parent helper $17 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • 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 Ottawa 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

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • First aid training
  • 2 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English and Japanese
    • Email verified

I received a Babysitting certificate from the North American Learning Institute in 2021. I took this test after studying the Red Cross First aid and babysitting manual extensively, to test myself on my knowledge. I plan to receive further certification during the year.

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Orezimena Unuakpor
Ottawa, ON

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Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter, Nanny $20 / 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
  • Full meals
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Pet grooming
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Ottawa 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

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • 20 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Orezimena For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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London Purcell
Ottawa, ON

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Member since: Oct 2024

Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact London For Free

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Fatoumata Diawara
Ottawa, ON

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Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Fatoumata For Free

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Raina Moshonas
Ottawa, ON

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Member since: Jun 2024

Parent helper

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Raina For Free

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Childcare

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Ella Ahutu

Ella Ahutu
Ottawa, ON

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Member since: Jul 2024

Welcome message:

I am a full time student looking for a decent job to save up some money for my second year of university. Since i grew up with younger siblings and pets i think i do great helping people with their kids and pets. I also believe i am very responsible, trustworthy and detail oriented as well.

Babysitter, Nanny $17 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet daycare
  • Pet boarding
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Ottawa 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
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 4 months experience working with children
  • 7 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Emergency car access
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Drawing/painting
  • Nature
  • Gardening

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

Contact Ella For Free

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Dog walking

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Rahima Hussein
Ottawa, ON

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Member since: Jul 2024

Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Rahima For Free

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Babysitting Pay Rates Ottawa, ON, Canada (Nov 2024)

Ottawa babysitters are paid an average of $20.00 per hour as of November 2024, which is 0.2% higher than the Ontario average of $19.96, and 3.8% higher than the Canadian average of $19.26. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Ottawa:
$13.00 $20.00 $36.00
Ontario:
$10.00 $19.96 $50.00
Canada:
$5.00 $19.26 $50.00

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


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Parents' Guide To Babysitting

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Why hire a babysitter

In this section we look at what services babysitters typically provide, how they're different to other carers, and the many benefits your family can enjoy when hiring a babysitter.

When to hire a babysitter

Every family is different and so are the requirements for hiring a babysitter. In this section, we explore the many factors that can influence when, and how often, you choose to hire a babysitter so you can have a better idea of what may be best for your family.

How to find a good babysitter

Often the biggest challenge with hiring a babysitter is finding good candidates, to begin with. In this section, we reveal many secrets that you can use to attract the best local babysitters, we also explore alternatives to hiring babysitters that you may not have considered.

What makes a good babysitter

Finding a good babysitter is not an easy task, in this section, we highlight various qualities to look out for while you're gathering candidates for your open position. We also cover less commonly considered candidates such as male babysitters and answer commonly asked questions that parents have about them.

Babysitter interview tips

How you conduct your interview process is critical to identifying the most appropriate babysitter for your family. In this section, we run through a recommended babysitting interview format and provide tips and tricks that you can use to learn the most about your candidates. We also offer a huge list of good interview questions and how best to utilize them depending on your unique circumstances.

Babysitter pay

One of the most common questions parents have about babysitting is how much they should pay their sitter. In this section, we look at the many factors that influence babysitter pay including your geographic location, age and experience of the sitter, age and number of children, and specific job requirements.

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.