Flexible Babysitting Opportunities - Oakville Launch

Important:

To be considered, applicants must complete the short application at:

tendcare.ca/applytosit

Applications submitted only through Indeed will not be reviewed.

tend is a curated on-demand childcare platform launching in Oakville. We connect families with experienced caregivers who have marked themselves available in advance.

Parents can see which sitters are available and book care instantly — eliminating job posts, back-and-forth messages, and uncertainty.

We are currently building our founding caregiver community ahead of launch.

Location

We are currently prioritizing caregivers located in:

- Oakville

- Burlington

- Milton

- Mississauga

Applicants outside these areas may be considered as the platform expands. This opportunity may be a good fit for:

- Early Childhood Educators

- Nurses or healthcare professionals

- Teachers

- Experienced nannies
- Experienced babysitters with several years of childcare experience




- Individuals with formal education in child development or psychology

How tend works

- You set your own availability
- Families can only book you when you’ve marked yourself available
- You set your own hourly rate
- Payment is handled automatically through the platform

No job posts. No back-and-forth coordination. Clear booking details upfront.

Requirements

- Minimum 3 years childcare experience
- Comfortable caring for infants, toddlers, or school-aged children

- Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Current First Aid & CPR certification

(BLS for healthcare providers also accepted)

- Two childcare references
- Government-issued ID

What families rely on tend caregivers for

- Safe, attentive childcare
- Age-appropriate play and activities
- Light meal preparation for children

- Calm and skilled communication

Apply here tendcare.ca/applytosit

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $20.00-$35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 On-Demand Childcare Provider (Flexible) (Oakville)
🏢 TEND
📍 Oakville