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Elisa Maduike

Elisa Maduike
St. John's, NL

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2026

Safe Hands, Happy Kids

Hi! I’m Elisa, a fun, caring, and reliable babysitter with 3 years of experience working with children of all abilities. Growing up with three younger siblings has taught me patience, responsibility, and how to keep kids happy, safe, and entertained. I love creating a fun and supportive space where children can feel comfortable and be themselves!

Babysitter $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • 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:

  • Light meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • After school care
  • Help with homework

I can provide home daycare (at my place)

  • Home daycare
    • Drop-in / occasional daycare
    • Meals provided

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of St. John's for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

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Day

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Arvo

- - - - - ✓ -

Eve.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Nite

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My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a responsible and caring student with three years of experience working with children of different ages and abilities, including both able-bodied and disabled children. Through this experience, I have developed strong patience, communication, and caregiving skills while creating safe, supportive, and engaging environments. Growing up with three younger siblings has also given me hands-on experience in childcare and understanding children’s needs. My education and ongoing learning have helped me build responsibility, adaptability, and confidence in working with children, and I am passionate about supporting their growth and well-being.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

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Jacob McKenna
St. John's, NL

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Member since: Aug 2025

Care for your whole family

I am a skilled, experienced and well educated care provider. I assist with care for all ages. To find out more information on my services please explore my website and contact me if you have any questions.

Babysitter, Parent helper

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 2 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

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of St. John's for work.

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:

  • 15 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 48 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

First Aide, ECEC, Two health diplomas

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video

Contact Jacob For Free

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Chloe Rodgers
St. John's, NL

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper

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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of St. John's for work.

My credentials

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

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

Contact Chloe For Free

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Childcare

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Iniya Shree Kumar
St. John's, NL

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2026

Babysitter

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)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of St. John's for work.

My credentials

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

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

Contact Iniya For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Ukamaka Nnawugwu-Njoku
St. John's, NL

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2026

Babysitter

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)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of St. John's for work.

My credentials

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

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

Contact Ukamaka For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Nora Durdle
St. John's, NL

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter

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)

Dog sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)

My availability

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of St. John's for work.

My credentials

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

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

Contact Nora 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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Divine Inno-Ekweariri

Divine Inno-Ekweariri
St. John's, NL

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2023

Welcome message:

I am Divine, an experienced nanny/Babysitter living in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. I provide professional live-out nanny services including infant care, primary school supervision, housekeeping, meal prep and I am CPR certified. I have 2 years of experience working with children of all ages and am passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment for the children in my care.

I am available for part-time work and charge $16.0 per hour. I invite families looking for a dedicated nanny to message me if they are interested. I am confident that the combination of my childcare expertise, patience, and positive attitude will make me an ideal match for your family and provide your child with the best care possible.

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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of St. John's 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
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 25 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Divine For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates St. John's, NL, Canada (Updated 27 Apr 2026)

St. John's babysitters are paid an average of $15.40 per hour as of May 2026, which is 7.7% higher than the Newfoundland and Labrador average of $14.30, and 23.2% lower than the Canadian average of $20.04. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in St. John's.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
St. John's:
$14.00 $15.40 $16.80
Newfoundland and Labrador:
$13.00 $14.30 $15.60
Canada:
$18.22 $20.04 $21.86

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data. Prices are shown in Canadian dollars (CAD). If you republish our rates please credit kidsit.com 😊

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