- Oakville
- Burlington
- Milton
- Mississauga
- Hamilton and surrounding areas
This opportunity may be a good fit for
- Early Childhood Educators
- Nurses and healthcare professionals
- Teachers and education students
- Child and Youth Care students
- Experienced nannies and babysitters
- Individuals with childcare, camp, recreation or child-development experience
How tend works
- Set your own availability
- Set your own hourly rate
- Choose how far you’re willing to travel
- Families can only book you during availability you have posted
- Review confirmed booking details directly in the platform
- Log completed care hours through tend
- Receive payment through the platform after completed bookings
You remain in control of when and where you make yourself available. Hours and bookings are not guaranteed. Requirements To go live on tend, sitters must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have relevant childcare experience
- Hold or obtain a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Hold current First Aid & CPR certification
(BLS for healthcare professionals is also accepted)
- Provide two childcare references
- Complete government-issued ID verification
Every application and completed profile is individually reviewed by tend before going live. What families expect from tend sitters
- Safe, attentive and age-appropriate childcare
- Reliable attendance for confirmed bookings
- Clear and skilled communication
- Age-appropriate play and activities
- Light meal preparation for children where needed
- Respect for each family’s home, routines and instructions
How to apply Complete the caregiver application at:
tendcare.ca/applytosit
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $20.00-$35.00 per hour
Application question(s)
- Have you completed our short application at tendcare.ca/apply to sit? Only applications submitted on our website will be considered.