Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Security and Safety

Reference required

Transportation/Travel Information

Travel expenses paid by employer, Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Overtime required

Work Location Information

Work in employer’s/client’s home

Work Site Environment

Non-smoking

Personal Suitability

Initiative, Organized, Judgement, Flexibility, Reliability, Client focus, Excellent oral communication

Additional Skills

Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents, Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties, Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens

Children’s Ages

Toddler to pre-school (1 – 3 years), 1 year

Specific Skills

Bathe, dress and feed infants and children, Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents, Prepare infants and children for rest periods, 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

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 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, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

CPR Certificate