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Babysitters


Find a local experienced babysitter or nanny in just few clicks on SOSsitter. We are an online babysitting service and a nanny service that will help you finding a local sitter with a MOM approved profile in no time.



Families

parents with children

Finding a local experienced babysitter or nanny has never been so easy! SOSsitter provides an efficient and affordable solution to find the right sitter in no time.

With just a few clicks, you can find and contact various babysitters and nannies living in your area. Indeed, you can either consult Mom approved detailed profiles of our sitters or post a job offer and wait for interested child caregivers to apply.

We know that every family is unique and so are our babysitters and nannies. Our database offers an array of individuals, all aged 18 years and older, with varied profiles and availability to meet your specific needs. Many of our sitters have significant experience, unique qualifications and have included references for your perusal. Some possess criminal background checks to ensure your peace of mind.

Instead of charging high staffing agency fees with no guaranteed result on your part, we wanted to give you complete control in the selection of your sitter as part of a simple concept - you know what’s best for you and your family. Help is at hand with our Selection Process which will guide you through key steps in finding the best babysitter or nanny for your needs.

Sign up now and find the right sitter for your family.




Babysitters / Nannies

babysitter or nanny with child

Looking to care for children on a regular basis or to babysit? SOSsitter can help you find families that need you. Join SOSsitter and in just few clicks, you can view families' profiles and respond to childcare job offers. It’s free to register!

We are looking for candidates aged 18 years and older with different levels of experience and qualifications.

Complete your profile now.






Selection Process:

To help you choose the best sitter, we recommend that you follow the selection process below.


Step 1: Evaluate sitter profiles:

  1. Review profiles of SOSsitter candidates in your area or candidates who have replied to your job offer.
  2. Check their experience, qualifications, skills and reviews made by other families.

Step 2: Conduct a personal or telephone interview, depending on your preference. Here are some examples of questions you should ask in order to identify the best candidate for you and your family:

  1. Experience: Describe (in your own words) your work experience related to this job.
  2. Skills: When the candidate indicates specific qualifications, ask where and when he/she has obtained them.
  3. Job Preferences:
    • Children: Number of children, age of children, the ability to work with children with special needs.
    • Pets: type of pet, care on site or at home.
    • Help for Seniors: type of tasks they prefer to perform.
  4. Specific skills required for this job or for your needs. Here are some examples:
    • Able to change diapers?
    • Able to prepare simple meals?
    • Able to give medication?

Step 3: Reference and background checks

  1. References: Request details of clients who used their services if unavailable on their profile
  2. Criminal record: Check if Certificate of Criminal Record is available. Otherwise, ask to check criminal background on a website such as myBackCheck.com which provides a background check within 24 hours.