Daytime Childcare Opportunities | Oakville and Burlington
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 connecting families with experienced caregivers for in-home care. Parents search by date, time, and location, see which sitters are available, and book directly through the platform.
We are currently looking to add a small number of caregivers with weekday daytime availability in Oakville and Burlington only.
We are especially interested in caregivers who are available for:
- weekday daytime bookings
- before-school support
- daytime backup care
- daycare stand-downs and short-notice care
Location
We are currently prioritizing caregivers located in:
- Oakville
- Burlington
This opportunity may be a good fit for:
- Registered Early Childhood Educators
- teachers
- nurses or healthcare professionals
- experienced nannies
- experienced babysitters with several years of childcare experience
- child and youth care workers
- 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
- Clear booking details are provided upfront
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of childcare experience
- Strong comfort with infants, toddlers, or school-aged children
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check within 24 months
- 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
- Child-related meal preparation
- Calm, professional communication
- Reliable daytime support when plans change
Apply here:
tendcare.ca/applytosit
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you currently hold valid Standard First Aid & CPR certification?
Applicants without current certification are not eligible to join tend at this time.
- Do you currently hold a Vulnerable Sector Police Check issued within the past 24 months?
A current Vulnerable Sector Police Check is required to join tend.
- Have you completed the short sitter application at tendcare.ca/applytosit?
Applications submitted through Indeed alone cannot be considered.
- Do you have at least 2 years of prior childcare experience?
Examples may include nannying, daycare, camp leadership, teaching, educational support, babysitting, or other child-focused roles.
- Are you currently located in Oakville, Burlington or Milton?
Work Location: In person
