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Pet Sitters Ottawa, ON (Contact for Free)

Including home visitors (who check on your pets), pet daycare, and pet boarding. See our Pay Rates.


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.

Pet sitting $16 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

Other pet services I can provide:

  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)
  • Pet grooming
  • 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

Other services I can provide

  • Babysitter (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:

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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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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Pet Sitting Pay Rates Ottawa, ON, Canada (Dec 2024)

Ottawa pet sitters are paid an average of $17.47 per hour as of December 2024, which is 3.3% lower than the Ontario average of $18.06, and 4.4% lower than the Canadian average of $18.27. A fair pay rate depends on pet sitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for pet sitting services.
Min Avg Max
Ottawa:
$13.00 $17.47 $20.00
Ontario:
$5.00 $18.06 $50.00
Canada:
$1.00 $18.27 $50.00

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