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Holly  Johnstone

Holly Johnstone
Nanaimo, BC

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2023

Welcome message:

I'm reliable, responsible, honest, and caring. 20 years of child care experience. I have a current first-aid certificate. I'm trained in CPR. I have a driver's license and can pick up your kids from school. I'm a registered childcare worker I can have your kids in my home or yours.

Pet sitting $25 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Household duties I can do:

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

Babysitter, Nanny $25/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)
  • Up to 6 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • 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

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, Full-time employment.

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

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • 20 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Water safety training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
    • I have child car seats
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 44 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English and French

Nanny, Daycare mgmt, dayhome provider, mother of 2. Over seas nanny for high profile families.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

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Childcare

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Roserene Balana

Roserene Balana
Nanaimo, BC

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2024

Compassionate and kind!

I'm compassionate, kind, patient, honest, and caring I love kids, their energy, sense of wonder, and intelligence amazed me.

I'm a single mom who raised 4 adorable children. They are now in their 20's and independently living on their own. I love being a mom. I missed those days when they were still young. It was so much fun having them around. I also helped in taking care of my nephew since he was 6 months old. He is now 8 years old.

I have completed my Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Most of my previous work revolves around Human Resources. I'm now ready to make a change by focusing on what I love most which is taking care of kids. It gives me so much joy to be able to nurture young minds and see them grow into beautiful human beings.

I'm fluent in English and Tagalog. I love to cook and bake! I can sing and dance. I love to draw and do crafts with kids.

Pet sitting $25 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Daily exercise for your pet

Dog walking $25 / hour

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

Other dog walking tasks I can do:

  • Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

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

Babysitter, Nanny $25/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 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • After school care
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide home daycare (at my place)

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

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Car washing
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Nanaimo 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 pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 15 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 53 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Tagalog

I’m a single mom who raised 4 kids. They are now professionals in their own field. I can cook, bake, clean, drive, tutor kids. I’m a graduate of bachelor of science in Psychology. I love kids!

My skills and interests:

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

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

Contact Roserene For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

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Dog walking

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Mya Maywnburg

Mya Maywnburg
Nanaimo, BC

Activity summary

Last seen: 6 days ago Member since: Sep 2025

Looking for dog sitting/cat-sitting opportunities in Nanaimo area!

I love animals and being outdoors. I am a current early childhood education student at VIU, looking for part-time work while I’m in school!

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $20 / hour

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

Other dog walking tasks I can do:

  • Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Nanaimo 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • 6 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • First aid training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 24 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a Current Early Childhood Education and Care student at VIU. I have my ECEA certificate and by December with be an ECE. I dog-sit for friends and family, and have two dogs of my own back where I’m from. I love dogs and all animals, any opportunity I have to spend time with them I take!

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

Contact Mya 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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Annika Lundman

Annika Lundman
Nanaimo, BC

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Need Care? I have you covered!

I am an energetic and caring teen looking to help out in August before I move to Victoria to start my Engineering studies! I graduated from Dover Bay Secondary with a 4.0 GPA! If you are interested in my services, please reach out and I would love to have a chat!

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for kittens

Dog walking $18 / hour

  • 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)

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter $20/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
  • Help with homework

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Nanaimo 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
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • 2 years experience working with children
    • Anaphylaxis training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have coached the 8-13 year olds with the Nanaimo Track Club since 2021. I have had multiple priorities babysitting jobs. I have a little sister with an anaphylaxis to peanuts, so I am experienced on how to administer an epi pen.

I grew up with a variety of pets and current I have an 8 year old super cute and wrinkly Shar Pei and a 7 year old rabbit. I love all animals!

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

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

Contact Annika 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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Grace Sutherland

Grace Sutherland
Nanaimo, BC

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Medical injections
  • Feeding
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $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)
  • 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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Nanaimo 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 Grace 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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Zehra Ayabakti
Nanaimo, BC

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Reliable and Caring Childcare Provider | Friendly and Hardworking Helper

Hello! My name is Zehra. I am a friendly, reliable, and hardworking person who enjoys helping others. I have a passion for working with children and creating a safe, fun, and caring environment for them. I love learning new things, and I am always ready to support families with childcare and household tasks. I am excited to bring my skills, experience, and positive energy to your home!

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish

Dog walking $20 / hour

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Running errands

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $15/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)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ 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 twins/multiples

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Full-time employment.

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

My credentials

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

  • 5 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • 2 years experience working with children
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (completed)
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 21 years old
    • Emergency car access
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Turkish

I studied Child Development at university in Turkey. I have experience in childcare and helping with housework. I am responsible, caring, and patient. I enjoy spending time with children and helping them learn through play and creativity. In Turkey, I helped take care of younger relatives, including babies and school-aged children. I also assisted with cleaning, cooking, and keeping the home organized.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Cooking

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Childcare

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Chris Mulder
Nanaimo, BC

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $25 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +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 Nanaimo 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
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • 33 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 39 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Batchelor’s in biology from Dalhousie university and a lifetime of caring for cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, gerbils, and mice.

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Chris For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Jenna McNicol
Nanaimo, BC

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • 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)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Nanaimo 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 Jenna 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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Krista J

Krista J
Nanaimo, BC

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Nurturing & Reliable Nanny based in Nanaimo, BC | $22/hr

Hi there! My name is Krista and I’m a nurturing and reliable nanny based in Nanaimo, British Columbia. With a deep passion for caring for children of all ages, I am committed to providing gentle and attentive care to your little ones.

As a live-out nanny, I offer full or part-time availability making it convenient for families needing flexible care. In addition to childcare, I am adept at providing light housekeeping, meal prep, pet care, and homework help if need be.

My preferred hourly rate is $22.00, but can be negotiated. Please reach out if I sound like a good fit for your family! Looking forward to connecting with those in need of a caring and responsible nanny! :)

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Babysitter, Nanny $22/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
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

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

I can travel within Nanaimo for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

My credentials

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

  • 12 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 12 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 25 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

As a recent Bachelor of Arts graduate with a major in Sociology and a minor in Psychology, I’ve gained a complex understanding of social dynamics throughout a variety of contexts and demographics, which is a useful perspective for my passion - which is caring for and teaching our youth! Although I have no formal training, I have many years of experience babysitting for friends, family, and the public, as well as running after school programs for elementary-aged children during my time as a museum tour guide. I have a little sibling, nieces and nephews, and countless little cousins that I grew up around. I’ve also helped out at the day-home that my mother ran & operated out of our home growing up!

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Video

Contact Krista For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

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Catharine Veenstra

Catharine Veenstra
Nanaimo, BC

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Member since: Jan 2025

Happy to check in on your kitty!

I’m available to have a visit with your kitty while you are away as many times as you need me. Whatever your kitty needs! I’m happy to play, sit, pet or just make sure your kitty has food, water and their litter scooped. Happy to take pictures and send them to you so you can have a great trip.

Cat sitting $19 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Cats

Other cat duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Cat playtime

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on cats)

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

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I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • 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:

  • 45 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 54 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Pet Sitting Pay Rates Nanaimo, BC, Canada (Updated 29 Sep 2025)

Nanaimo pet sitters are paid an average of $19.17 per hour as of October 2025, which is 7.6% higher than the British Columbian average of $17.82, and 9.3% higher than the Canadian average of $17.54. A fair pay rate depends on pet sitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for pet sitting services in Nanaimo.
Location Avg Rate/Hour
Nanaimo $19.17
British Columbia $17.82
Canada $17.54

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 😊



Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Pet Sitter

Follow these handy tips for hiring a pet sitter to ensure your furry family members are safe, happy, and cared for while you’re away.

1. Check Experience

Ask how long they’ve been pet sitting and what types of pets they’ve cared for. Experience with your specific type or breed is a big plus.

2. Verify Credentials

Look for pet CPR/first aid certification, pet care training, or memberships in professional pet-sitting associations.

3. Ask for References

Speak with past clients to confirm reliability, trustworthiness, and quality of care.

4. Meet in Person

Schedule a meet-and-greet to see how your pet reacts to the sitter and ensure a comfortable connection.

5. Discuss Duties Clearly

Define whether they’ll walk, feed, administer medication, groom, or provide other services. Be specific about expectations.

6. Check Availability

Ensure the sitter can meet your schedule, including holidays, weekends, or overnight needs.

7. Understand Rates & Payment

Clarify fees, overtime charges, and any additional costs (like travel, supplies, or emergency care).

8. Review Emergency Plans

Ask how they handle medical issues, accidents, or other emergencies, including access to your vet.

9. Communication Style

Confirm how often and in what form they’ll provide updates—texts, photos, or reports.

10. Start with a Trial

Consider a short test visit or day before leaving for an extended period to see how your pet responds and assess the sitter’s reliability.


Pet Sitter Interview Questions

Here’s a comprehensive list of interview questions to ask a pet sitter candidate to ensure your pets are safe, happy, and well cared for.

Experience & Background

  • How long have you been a pet sitter?
  • What types of pets have you cared for (dogs, cats, exotics, etc.)?
  • Have you ever cared for pets with special needs, medical conditions, or behavioral issues?
  • How many pets do you usually care for at one time?

Daily Care & Duties

  • What tasks are you comfortable performing (feeding, walking, administering medication, grooming)?
  • How do you structure a typical day for pets in your care?
  • Are you comfortable giving multiple pets individual attention if needed?
  • How do you handle exercise and playtime for high-energy pets?

Health & Safety

  • Are you certified in pet CPR or first aid?
  • How would you handle a medical emergency or injury?
  • How do you prevent accidents during walks, playtime, or interactions with other pets?
  • Are you comfortable administering medications or special treatments?

Communication

  • How do you usually update owners while pet sitting (texts, photos, videos)?
  • How do you handle special requests or instructions from owners?
  • Are you available for immediate contact in case of emergencies?

Rates & Policies

  • What is your standard rate, and do you charge extra for holidays or overnight stays?
  • Do you have a cancellation or refund policy?
  • Are there additional fees for administering medication, multiple pets, or travel?
  • Do you offer trial visits before committing to long-term or recurring care?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about pet sitting?
  • How do you handle pets that are shy, anxious, or aggressive?
  • Why do you think you would be a good fit for my pet(s) and our household?