Curated local Care Pro networks (babysitters & elder care companions) · Launching community by communityChild Care Jobs in Sarnia
Join a curated local network of vetted sitters. Earn $18–$30/hr with families near you — flexible hours, you choose your bookings.
- $18–$30/hr CAD
- Flexible hours
- Choose your families
- Paid through the platform
About the role
Sitters Co is a curated local sitter network in Ontario. We're building smaller, community-based pools of vetted sitters instead of the giant directories you'll find elsewhere — so families get real choice, and sitters get matched with people they'd actually want to work with.
As a sitter in Sarnia, your day-to-day might include supervising play, preparing simple meals or snacks, helping with homework, managing bedtime routines, and being a calm, kind presence for kids while parents are out. Bookings range from a few hours on a weekend evening to regular after-school care.
Open to working with older adults too? When you apply, you can also opt in to non-medical elder care companion shifts (companionship, light home help, errands, respite for primary caregivers) — you only see shifts in the categories you opt into.
Childcare pros, students, and healthcare workers
We're intentionally building a high-quality local network — not a random directory. If you have real childcare training or experience, families in Sarnia want to hear from you. It's flexible income, a way to build your resume, and meaningful work close to home.
- Early Childhood Educators (ECE / RECE / ECA)
- Nurses (RN, RPN) and nursing students
- Personal Support Workers (PSWs)
- Teachers, supply teachers, and B.Ed students
- Child & Youth Workers
- Camp counsellors, coaches, and youth leaders
- Education, social work, and child-studies students
- Experienced nannies and after-school caregivers
Already have a Vulnerable Sector Check?
Put it to work. If you already hold a valid VSC from teaching, nursing, PSW work, coaching, or volunteering, you can use it to start earning sooner. No VSC yet? No problem — we'll help you complete an Enhanced Background check during onboarding.
Heads up: we require prior childcare experience outside of your own family — paid or volunteer. Daycare, camps, classroom, tutoring, coaching, and nannying all count.
Pay & perks
$18–$30 CAD per hour
Set your expectations transparently. Pay varies with experience and booking type.
Flexible schedule
No weekly commitment. Apply for the bookings that fit your life.
Choose your families
Browse opportunities from local families. Apply to the ones you want.
Paid through the platform
No chasing payment. Bookings, communication, and payment all run through Sitters Co.
What we're looking for
- 18 years or older
- Prior childcare experience outside your own family (paid or volunteer)
- Comfortable caring for children of various ages
- Local to Sarnia or nearby (Bright's Grove, Point Edward, and Corunna)
- Willing to provide references
- Willing to complete a vulnerable sector check — or provide an existing valid VSC
- Reliable, punctual, and kind
How it works
- 1
Apply online
Submit a short application. Takes a few minutes — no fee, no commitment.
- 2
We review your application
A real human reviews every application. If it looks like a fit, we'll reach out for next steps.
- 3
Complete onboarding
Interview, references, background screening, profile build-out, and platform training.
- 4
Get matched with families
Once approved, you'll see booking opportunities from families in Sarnia. You choose which to apply for — families pick from interested sitters.
FAQ
How much do child caregivers in Sarnia earn through Sitters Co?
Sitters typically earn $18–$30 CAD per hour, depending on experience, the family's needs, and the booking. All payments run through the platform.
Is this a full-time or part-time job?
Part-time and flexible. You choose which booking opportunities you want to apply for — evenings, weekends, after-school, date nights, or full days. There's no weekly commitment.
Do I need formal childcare experience?
You need childcare experience outside of your own family — paid or volunteer. That could be daycare, summer camps, classroom assisting, tutoring, coaching, nannying, youth group leadership, or similar. Formal credentials like ECE, RECE, ECA, RN/RPN, PSW, B.Ed, or first aid / CPR-C are a big plus and we strongly encourage qualified professionals and students in these fields to apply.
I already have a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Can I use it?
Yes — if you have a valid Vulnerable Sector Check from a recent role (e.g. teaching, nursing, PSW, coaching, volunteer work), you can put it to work and start earning. If you don't have one, that's okay — you'll just need to be willing to complete one as part of onboarding.
Is there a cost to apply?
No. Applying is free, and there's no obligation if we invite you to the next step.
When will I start getting bookings?
Once you're approved and your area is live, you'll start seeing booking opportunities from families in Sarnia. Timing depends on local family demand and how quickly you complete onboarding.
Ready to start caregiving in Sarnia?
Applying is free and takes a few minutes. We'll review your application personally.
Apply now