- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week
- Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Work setting
- Employer's home
- Work in employer's / client's home
Tasks
- 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
- 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
- Supervise and care for children
- Tend to emotional well-being of children
- Help children with homework
- Cook
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Target audience
- Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children
- Children
Specialization or experience
Green economy sector
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Medical exam
- Vulnerable sector check
Transportation / travel information
- Public transportation is available
- Vehicle supplied by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Reliability
- Team player
- Time management
- Patience
- Honesty
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Health benefits
Health care plan
Financial benefits
Life insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning / training paid by employer