About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work site environment: Non-smoking. Scent free. Work setting: Employer's home. Tasks: Follow parents' lead with toilet training . Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas. 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. 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 : First Aid Certificate. Target audience: Children. Experience with special needs children: Children with allergies. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Drug test. Medical exam. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Time management. Patience. Honesty. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Weekend. Health benefits: Health care plan. Financial benefits: Night shift premium. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.