Babysitter/Nanny

Duties:
- Provide attentive and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or guardians
- Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to play and learn
- Engage children in educational activities to promote their development
- Prepare and serve meals and snacks for children, ensuring they receive proper nutrition
- Assist with light housekeeping tasks related to the children's care, such as tidying up play areas and washing dishes
- Follow parents' instructions regarding daily routines, discipline, and any specific needs or preferences

Skills:
- Experience working with children of various ages
- Ability to educate and engage children in age-appropriate activities
- Proficient in cooking and meal preparation for children
- Strong caregiving skills, including patience, empathy, and the ability to handle challenging situations calmly
- Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR is a plus
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with both children and parents/guardians
- Ability to maintain a clean and organized environment for the children

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of this position. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification based on the needs of the family. Speaking and writing swahili an asset.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Tips

Experience:

• childcare: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CPR Certification (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Edmonton, AB T6X 2A2 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Edmonton, AB T6X 2A2: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person