Languages English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate

Experience Experience an asset

Specific Skills

Tend to emotional well-being of children; Take children to and from school and to appointments; Supervise and care for children; Prepare and serve nutritious meals; 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; Prepare infants and children for rest periods; Help children with homework

Experience with Special Needs Children Children who are blind or visually impaired

Children's Ages

Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years); School age (6 - 12 years); Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years)

Additional Skills

Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens; Shop for food and household supplies; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents

Weight Handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Work Setting

Employer's home; Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment

Target Audience

Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Drug test; Criminal record check; Reference required

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel; Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Repetitive tasks

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home; Staff accommodation available; Urban area

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized