Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Work setting
Urban area
Work in employer's / client's home
Employer's home
Tasks
Launder clothing and household linens
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Shop for food and household supplies
Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Cook
Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
Tend to emotional well-being of children
Supervise and care for children
Organize, activities such as games and outings for children
Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
Prepare infants and children for rest periods
Experience with special needs children
Children with a physical disability
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Reference required
Transportation / travel information
Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Overtime required
Repetitive tasks
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Patience
Honesty
Screening questions
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Support for newcomers and refugees
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for youths
Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth