Work Term : TemporaryWork Language : EnglishHours : 30 to 36 hours per weekEducation : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsExperience : 7 months to less than 1 yearTasks
- Change diapers
- Follow parents' lead with toilet training
- Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
- 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
- Supervise and care for children
- Take children to and from school and to appointments
- Tend to emotional well-being of children
- Cook
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) proficiency test
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Target audience
- Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Medical exam
- Reference required
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Handling heavy loads
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Time management
- Patience
- Honesty
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?