Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Security and Safety
Reference required
Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver’s licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding
Work Location Information
Urban area, Work in employer’s/client’s home
Work Site Environment
Non-smoking
Personal Suitability
Initiative, Organized, Judgement, Flexibility, Reliability, Team player, Effective interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication
Additional Skills
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties, Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents, Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties, Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens, Shop for food and household supplies, Care for pets
Children's Ages
School age (6 - 12 years), 4 years
Specific Skills
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, Organize, activities such as games and outings for children, Supervise and care for children, Prepare and serve nutritious meals, 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, Help children with homework
Target Audience
Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children
Weight Handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 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