Work Language: English or French
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Scent free
Work setting
Employer's home
Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
Urban area
Work in employer's/client's home
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
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
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
Take children to and from school and to appointments
Tend to emotional well-being of children
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
First Aid Certificate
Security and safety
Child Abuse Registry check
Child welfare check
Criminal record check
Drug test
Medical exam
Reference required
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Handling heavy loads
Overtime required
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Weight handling
Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?