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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

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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

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Camryn Guimaraes
Ottawa, ON

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Member since: Aug 2023

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

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Mbozyo Mboma

Mbozyo Mboma
Gatineau, QC

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Member since: Nov 2023

Welcome message:

Hey, my name is Mbozyo and currently a student (international student) residing in Gatineau. I have over 1 year babysitting experience from my home country and also provide my babysitting services to a family in Gatineau. I consider myself reliable, responsible, honest and caring. I adore kids. I look forward to hearing to all you families and don’t be hesitate to contact me to discuss more.

Babysitter, Nanny $20 / 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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

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

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Gatineau 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
  • 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:

  • 1 year experience working with children
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • 20 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Jennifer Messeroux

Jennifer Messeroux
Gatineau, QC

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Member since: Jun 2024

What Qualities Make a Great Babysitter?

Hi there, my name is Jennifer Messeroux. I am college student looking for ways to enhance my skills and knowledge in childcare/pet care. As a nurturing and responsible sitter, I understand the importance of providing a safe and supportive environment for the children and/or pets in my care. My dedication to their well-being and growth is commendable, and it's essential to continually seek ways to enhance your skills and knowledge in childcare.

Babysitter $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
  • 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

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet grooming
  • Pet daycare
  • Pet boarding
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Gatineau 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

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
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I carry a pet first aid kit
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Hey there! I'm Jennifer, a dedicated and experienced sitter currently located in Gatineau, Quebec however is open to requests coming in from Ottawa, Ontario. With a passion for nurturing and caring for children, I am currently seeking a occasional or part-time live-out position with a lovely family who needs support with their newborn, toddler, or primary school-aged children. I am also currently seeking an occasional or part-time position with a lovely family who needs support with their pets.

Throughout my 5 years of experience of volunteering for kids related events with an addition of 3 years of babysitting, I have honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages. By understanding as well as respecting the requirements in which parents look, I will ensure that every child in my care feels seen, heard, and valued.

My hourly rate is $20.00 for babysitting whereas ranging $20.00-40.00 for pet-sitting ($20.00 = 30 minute walk. $30.00-40.00 = 1 hour walk). I am committed to providing the highest level of care and attention to your little ones whether it be a child or animal. I believe in open communication, reliability, and building a trusting relationship with both the children and their parents.

If you're looking for a dedicated, caring and reliable baby or pet sitter, please feel free to send me a message. It would be my utmost pleasure to chat and go over any further details with you. Let's connect and discuss about your family's needs and what I can do to meet them.

My services (below)

  • Playtime (Games and re-creative activities) (includes pet play time)
  • Homework help
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Bathing (the same goes for pets)
  • Dressing
  • Changing Diapers
  • Feeding (the same goes for pets)
  • Putting kids to bed (including bedtime stories)

Qualifications/Skills:

  • CPR and First Aid Certificate
  • Patience, empathy, kindness, friendliness and carefulness
  • Ability to solve problems, resolve conflicts and manage my time
  • Organization

I will be available from Monday to Friday as early as 9:00 am all the way to 5:30 to 6:00 pm. I am not available on Saturdays however I am on Sundays at around the same time as any other days of the week.

My skills and interests:

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

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

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Dog walking

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

Ottawa babysitters are paid an average of $18.00 per hour as of December 2024, which is 7.3% lower than the Ontario average of $19.41, and 4.1% 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
Ottawa:
$13.00 $18.00 $23.00
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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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

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How to find a good babysitter

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What makes a good babysitter

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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.