Identity-verified caregivers
ID verification, criminal record check optional, references visible.
Private Households
Direct, reputation-based childcare. Connect with trusted caregivers, negotiate the rate, book the hours you need.
The moment that matters
You need part-time childcare for after-school pickups. Current sitter is graduating and moving away. You've used the big childcare apps but keep running into turnover. You want to find someone vetted, start a trial, and if it works, make them a regular part of your family's week.
ShiftSee is how you find someone you can trust — on short notice, at a fair rate, without the dice-roll of Craigslist or the ghosting of Facebook groups.
What you get
ID verification, criminal record check optional, references visible.
Agree on hourly rate that works for both of you.
Same sitter, same time each week — automatic.
Sitter gets paid for last-minute cancellations. Family protected from no-shows.
Typical roles and rates
Rates vary by experience, location, and urgency. These are typical ranges for the roles on ShiftSee today.
| Role | Vancouver Island | BC Metro | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanny (hourly) | $22-40/hr | $25-48/hr | $25-50/hr |
| Babysitter (occasional) | $18-30/hr | $20-35/hr | $20-35/hr |
| Elder companion (non-medical) | $22-38/hr | $24-42/hr | $22-42/hr |
Why ShiftSee works here
The best thing about ShiftSee is what happens after your first few bookings. The people you work with repeatedly build a relationship with you and your home. They know your preferences. They remember where the supplies are kept. They show up knowing what to do. Over a few months, you're not hiring strangers — you're working with a trusted small circle that actually knows your life.
Getting started
(free). 2 minutes.
Find trusted help near you, or invite someone you've already worked with.
Set the time, the rate, the work. Confirm.
Pat Rousseau, our co-founder, personally helps every new consumer get set up. No sales pitch — just practical guidance from someone who's been in service work his whole life.
No subscription. No setup fees. You pay when work actually happens — 10% platform fee, transparently on both sides. No hidden margins, no bait rates.
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