Babysitter

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Employer's home
• Own home
• Work in employer's/client's home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Shop for food and household supplies
• Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
• Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
• Care for pets
• Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
• Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
• Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
• Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
• Organize, activities such as games and outings for children
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals
• Prepare infants and children for rest periods
• Sterilize bottles, prepare formulas and change diapers for infants
• Supervise and care for children
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Work with a guard dog

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children
• Children

Additional information

Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Subsidised public transportation
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available
• Wellness program