Babysitter

Helpr is a care service platform that supports families in finding excellent full and part time primary and emergency (or backup) childcare providers, full and part time adult care providers/caregivers, and birth workers including doulas and Newborn Care Specialists.

*** Please note - candidates will be hired by, work for, and paid directly by the hiring family ***

We’re currently looking for an Occasional Babysitter in North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7L 1B2

A lovely family in the Lower Lonsdale neighborhood (North Vancouver) is seeking an occasional babysitter for their 2.5 year old to start as soon as possible. Backup care is needed intermittently for date nights on weekdays from 4pm-8pm or when the child is home sick from daycare Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am-5pm. The family is open to candidates who are only available for 3-4 hours during their daytime requests. The family can provide 24-72 hours notice prior to when date night care is needed and 12-24 hours notice prior to when backup sick care is needed. Those applying do not need to be available for all requests, but should understand that there are no guaranteed hours for this position. The child enjoys dancing, music, playing with trains, and is very imaginative. Mom and dad work from home most days. The child has a mild peanut allergy and has an Epipen available if needed. A great candidate will be flexible and engaging.

• Start date: ASAP
• Length of Position: Long-term, minimum 1 year
• Compensation: CAD $25 per hour

Schedule: Intermittent care - No guaranteed hours*

• Mondays-Fridays, 9am-5pm, (4 hours within this time frame)
• Mondays-Fridays, 4pm-8pm (3-4 hours within this time frame)

Upcoming days/times care is needed:

• Friday, April 12th, 4-8pm

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engaging with the child in play and taking to nearby parks
• Diaper changing + potty training assistance
• Serve dinner to child (will be prepped ahead)
• Bedtime routines

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of paid professional toddler care experience
• Must be UTD on CPR certification or willing to renew prior to start
• Must be eligible to work in Canada
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Spanish speaking is a plus

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• On call

Application question(s):

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have a valid CPR Certificate or are you willing to obtain one prior to starting with this family?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check if offered a position? Please note - you will need a valid photo identification to complete the background check process.
• To keep the families we work with safe, we require ID verification of any candidates shared with the hiring family. Are you willing to complete this simple verification via a secure platform? You will not be asked to do so until after the initial interview.
• Please briefly describe your professional/paid experience with children in the same age group as the child(ren) listed in the advertised position.
• Are you able and willing to provide two references from your most recent paid professional childcare positions? (References cannot be related to you).
• Please share your method of transportation.
• Approximately how much of a commute will this position be for you?
• This position is not offering any guaranteed hours as it is only for backup care. Does this schedule align with your availability and what you are looking for in your next position?
• This family needs backup care on weekdays between the hours of 9am-8pm. Please share your general availability during this time frame.
• The rate for this position is $25 per hour. Does the offered rate align with what you are looking for in your next position?
• Please share your preferred pronouns. (He/Him, She/Her, They/Them, etc.)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• toddler care: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person