Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
- Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
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
- 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
- Supervise and care for children
- Take children to and from school and to appointments
- Tend to emotional well-being of children
- Help children with homework
- Implement treatment plans
- Collaborate with specialists to develop programs for clients' special needs
Experience and specialization
Experience with special needs children
- Autistic children
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
- Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Patience
- Honesty
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Gasoline paid
Other benefits
- Transportation provided by employer