Job description

Job requirements
Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

or equivalent experience

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years

Work Location Information
Work in employer's/client's home

Work Site Environment
Non-smoking, Scent free

Personal Suitability
Initiative, Organized, Judgement, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player, Effective interpersonal skills, Client focus, Excellent written communication, Excellent oral communication

Additional Skills
Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents, Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties, Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties, Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens

Children's Ages
Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years), School age (6 - 12 years)

Specific Skills
Bathe, dress and feed infants and children. Prepare infants and children for rest periods, Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children, Sterilize bottles, prepare formulas and change diapers for infants, Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home, Take children to and from school and to appointments, Tend to emotional well-being of children, Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development, Organize, activities such as games and outings for children, Prepare and serve nutritious meals, Supervise and care for children, Help children with homework

Target Audience
Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children

Weight Handling
Up to 46 kg (100 lbs)

Work Setting
Employer's home, Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment

Credentials (certificates, licenses, memberships, courses, etc.)
Emergency child care first aid and CPR, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, Red Cross Babysitting course

Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.