About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Work setting: Employer's home. Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment. Tasks: Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning 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. Take children to and from school and to appointments. Tend to emotional well-being of children. Help children with homework. Cook. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Emergency child care first aid and CPR. Target audience: Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children. Experience with special needs children: Children with a mental health disability. Security and safety: Reference required. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Time management. Patience. Honesty. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Day. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site housing options. Parking available. Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience.