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Nicole V. - Seeking Work in Ottawa

Nanny Nicole

Ottawa, ON
$25/hr
Full-time
Occasional
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I am a registered early childhood educator with 4 years of experience working in child care and school settings. I have the most experience leading a toddler classroom at my current position, but I have experience with all age groups and am comfortable with them all. I am extremely passionate about child development, play based learning, and providing warm, loving care.

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Amran I. - Seeking Work in Ottawa

Nanny Amran

Ottawa, ON
$20/hr
Occasional
4 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Amran. I’m 21 years of age. I am a respectful, patient responsible, young lady. I have experience with babies starting from three months till about the age of 10 experience with changing diapers, feeding nurturing, helping a lot of this experience came from having a big family also friends that have asked me to nanny their children

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Infants
Special Needs
Maryam S. - Seeking Work in Ottawa

Nanny Maryam

Ottawa, ON
$22/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

I am a caring, responsible, and motivated childcare professional with over five years of experience in both home-based and licensed daycare settings. I am ECA at Kids & Company daycare. I am passionate about supporting children’s growth and development through safe, structured, and engaging environments. I hold up-to-date certifications in First Aid and CPR, and I have completed all necessary clearances. I am a strong communicator, dependable, and flexible — able to adapt to children’s individual needs while maintaining a warm and professional approach.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Yana L. - Seeking Work in Ottawa

Nanny Yana

Ottawa, ON
$25/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello

I’m seeking a full time position in home childcare at the beginning of February 2024 I’m ideally looking for find work as a nanny, however I’m open to working in a reliable job as well.
-10 years of professional childcare experience daycare and nannying)
-experience with all age groups but specialized in newborn, infant and twin care
-CPR-C & First Aid Certified & Vulnerable Sector Police Check
-full G-liscense
-practices gentle caregiving, and Montessori inspired philosophy

Alternatively, I’m open to other full time positions that do not require experience, as my background is completely in childcare

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Vanessa L. - Seeking Work in Ottawa

Nanny Vanessa

Ottawa, ON
$25/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Marlene L. - Seeking Work in Ottawa

Nanny Marlene

Ottawa, ON
$25/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

With over 25 years of experience in caregiving, I bring compassion, reliability, and dedication to every family I work with. As a caring and trustworthy individual—and a proud mother of two grown young adult daughters—I understand the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment for children and loved ones.

If you're looking for an honest, responsible, and experienced nanny or caregiver, I would be honoured to support your family’s needs. I’m truly passionate about caregiving and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can be a good fit for your home.

Looking forward to connecting with you.

Have experience working with

Infants

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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Ottawa, ON?

The average cost of a babysitter in Ottawa, ON is $21.13 per hour. The cost of a babysitter is dependent on the babysitter’s experience, qualifications and location.
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How to Find a Babysitter in Ottawa, ON

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Understand Babysitter Responsibilities in Ottawa, ON

Before beginning the search for a babysitter, it’s important to understand what you’re looking for and if a babysitter is the right choice for your child care needs. There are lots of benefits to hiring a babysitter such as getting the flexibility of having some more time for yourself or with your partner. When hiring a babysitter, first, you should explore the differences between a nanny and a babysitter. If you’re looking for occasional child care, babysitters are the right choice for you, but if you’re looking for more frequent care, a nanny may be better for your needs.

From there, you can think about what you expect your babysitter to handle so that you can create a profile for nannies to reach out to you. The boundaries for babysitters’ duties can vary from family to family. However, in general, a babysitter is responsible for making sure your kids’ needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example to housekeeping, laundry, or meal preparation, it’s good practice to communicate these expectations with your babysitter before hiring them. Along with the different duties that you ask for, experience and location in Ottawa can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Ottawa Babysitter Interviews

Once you start connecting with prospective babysitters, the next step is to conduct an interview. To make things a bit easier, here’s a list of some babysitter interview questions to consider asking:

  • Do you have experience being a babysitter?
  • What sort of household tasks are you open and comfortable doing?
  • Do you have any references?
  • Are you trained in First Aid or CPR in Ontario?
  • Do you have a Ontario driver’s license? Do you own a car?
  • How do you handle tantrums? Can you share an experience disciplining children?

During the hiring process, it’s essential to ask for references and by asking their references questions you gain a better understanding of they will fit in your family. As you get closer to hiring a nanny, be sure to run a background check to ensure your kids are in good hands. When evaluating a babysitter that you’re considering hiring, make sure you’re setting the foundation for a good relationship with your babysitter. You can do this by being clear about your expectations around babysitter responsibilities and compensation, and of course, by being friendly and welcoming!

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