About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Work in employer's/client's home. Tasks: Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents. Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties. Shop for food and household supplies. Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties. Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens. Care for pets. 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. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Time management. Patience. Honesty. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.