Work Term : TemporaryWork Language : English or FrenchHours : 40 hours per weekEducation : Secondary (high) school graduation certificateExperience : 1 to less than 7 monthsor equivalent experienceWork site environment
- Non-smoking
Work setting
- Employer's home
- Staff accommodation provided
- Room and board provided
Tasks
- Change diapers
- Follow parents' lead with toilet training
- 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
- 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
- CPR Certificate
Target audience
- Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation / travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Patience
- Honesty
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Other benefits
- On-site housing options
- Travel insurance
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Does not require Canadian work experience