Nanny Wanted - Seeking A Caring Family Support Worker For Our 9 Year Old Son

We’re looking for someone special to become an important part of our son’s life. We are a family of five in Oro-Medonte with three energetic boys, ages 9 and 5. We love being outside—playgrounds, beaches, hiking, swimming, gardening and camping—but also enjoy relaxing and playing at home. Our oldest son, Gabe, is 9. He is autistic and nonspeaking and has motor-planning differences that affect how he communicates and moves through the world. Gabe is a joyful, loving and affectionate kid who loves spending time with the people he trusts. He requires significant support, but the primary focus of this role is building a meaningful relationship with Gabe and helping him participate in activities he enjoys. We’re looking for someone who will get to know Gabe well—how he communicates, what interests him, what he enjoys, and when he needs encouragement or space. This might mean swimming, visiting a playground, hiking, biking, playing outside, finding something fun to do at home, or simply relaxing together. The role We hope to find someone who becomes another consistent, trusted person in Gabe’s life and an important part of our family’s support system. You may support Gabe independently, alongside us, alongside grandparents, or alongside another support person depending on what our family needs. Because developing this relationship takes time, we are particularly interested in someone looking for a stable, long- term position. The position is approximately 10-15 hours per week, combining predictable scheduled hours with some flexibility. A typical schedule would include: - Two weekday evenings, approximately 5:00-8:00pm - One weekend shift, generally 10:00am - 4:00p.m. or occasionally 3:00–8:00pm - Occasional weekday daytime support (approximately 1–2 times/month) - Availability to join our family on approximately 2–3 trips each year, typically 2–3 nights each - Some flexibility to shift regularly scheduled days Private accommodation and travel expenses would be provided on family trips. Supporting Gabe Your primary responsibility is Gabe—his wellbeing, safety, participation and enjoyment. You would spend time with him at home and independently take him into the community for playgrounds, recreation programs, hikes, swimming and other meaningful outings. Gabe communicates in a variety of ways. We use AAC and S2C (Spelling to Communicate), and we would love to find someone interested in learning about his communication and eventually becoming another trusted communication partner. We are looking for someone who is observant, creative and self-directed—someone who can suggest an outing, create something fun to do at home, engage Gabe in his interests, and learn when to encourage him and when to give him space. He requires support with some aspects of personal care and safety, including toileting hygiene, showering, dressing, brushing teeth, medications, community safety, elopement prevention and support during periods of overwhelm or dysregulation. During natural downtime, we would also appreciate help with light household tasks such as dishes, folding laundry, preparing snacks or light food, and tidying toys or activity spaces. This is not a housekeeping position; Gabe remains the priority. Who we’re looking for We are looking for someone exceptionally patient, calm, loving and playful, energetic and outdoorsy, reliable and organized, and comfortable taking initiative. You should genuinely enjoy being active—swimming, hiking, biking, beaches, camping, gardening and spending time outside—and be comfortable becoming part of the rhythm of a busy family. Experience or education in developmental services, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, child and youth care, education, psychology, kinesiology, behavioural science, disability support or a related area is an asset, but finding the right fit is most important to us. We welcome applicants who are eager to learn and grow into the role. Temperament, values, reliability and your relationship with Gabe matter enormously to us. Applicants must have a valid driver’s licence and a reliable personal vehicle with appropriate insurance. Independent transportation with Gabe is an important part of the role. A Vulnerable Sector Check and First Aid/CPR training (or willingness to obtain it) Compensation $30/hour, plus mileage reimbursement for work-related driving. Additional compensation and expenses associated with overnight support and family travel will be discussed and agreed upon in advance. Please visit https://canadiannanny.ca/jobs/toronto-part-time-nanny-canadian-job-on to view full details and to apply. FREE REGISTRATION and lots of jobs to choose from!