Special Needs Babysitters Ottawa, ON (Contact for Free)

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Dedicated, dependable, and caring—I treat every child and pet as if they were my own.

Hi there! My name is Ashley, and I’m passionate about providing dependable, nurturing care for both children and pets. With over five years of experience working with kids in camps, daycares, and youth programs—as well as plenty of hands-on time caring for animals—I know how important it is to create a safe, fun, and supportive environment. Families can count on me not only for responsibility and reliability, but also for bringing warmth, patience, and energy into every day. Whether it’s keeping kids engaged with creative activities or making sure pets get the exercise and love they deserve, I’m dedicated to helping your family feel at ease.

Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper $20/hour

Household duties I can do:

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

I can do tutoring

• Tutoring

Pet sitting $18 / hour

Dog walking $20 / hour

Other pet services I can provide

• Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

• House sitting

Other services I can provide

• Cleaning

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:

I'm available for:

• Last minute bookings
• School holidays
• Public holidays
• Full weekends

My credentials

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

• 6 years experience working with children
  • Babysitting course complete
  • CPR training
  • First aid training
  • First aid training for babies
  • Asthma training
  • Anaphylaxis training
  • Water safety training

• 5 years experience working with pets
  • I'm comfortable with pets
  • I have pets

• General credentials:
  • Email verified
  • 20 years old
  • Police check
  • Driver's license
  • I have a car
  • Non-smoker / non-vaper
  • Permanent resident
  • Covid vaccinated
  • Languages I can speak: English

With over 5 years of hands-on experience working with children in camps, daycares, and youth programs, I bring a strong foundation in creating safe, engaging, and fun environments for kids of all ages. I hold First Aid/CPR certification and HIGH FIVE training, ensuring both safety and developmental support. My background also includes volunteer work with children and families, highlighting my dedication and reliability.

For pet care, I provide the same level of responsibility and compassion. With a love for animals and experience caring for dogs, cats, and small pets, I’m skilled at meeting their needs—whether it’s daily walks, feeding, playtime, or administering basic care.

My skills and interests:

• Music
• Dance
• Reading / storytelling
• Arts / crafts
• Sports
• Fitness
• Swimming
• Nature
• Cooking

Activity summary

Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter $13/hour

Household duties I can do:

• Housekeeping
• Laundry / washing

Pet sitting $13 / hour

Dog walking $12 / hour

Other pet services I can provide

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

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Ottawa 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

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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.

Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter $18/hour

Household duties I can do:

• Housekeeping
• Laundry / washing

Pet sitting $16 / hour

Dog walking $20 / hour

Other pet services I can provide

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

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 Gatineau for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

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:
  • Email verified
  • 19 years old
  • Police check
  • Non-smoker / non-vaper
  • Permanent resident
  • Covid vaccinated
  • Languages I can speak: English

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:

• Linkedin
• Instagram
• Facebook (Meta)

Activity summary

Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter $18/hour

Household duties I can do:

• Housekeeping
• Laundry / washing

Other services I can provide

• Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel within Ottawa for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

I'm available for:

• School holidays
• Public holidays
• Valentine's Day
• Full weekends

My credentials

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

• 1 year experience working with children

• General credentials:
  • Email verified
  • 17 years old
  • Non-smoker / non-vaper
  • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

• Music
• Dance
• Drawing / painting
• Sports
• Fitness
• Cooking
• Computers