Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Work Location Information Room and board provided; Urban area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Overtime required

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Criminal record check; Reference required

Work Setting Employer's home

Additional Skills

Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens; Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties; Shop for food and household supplies; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents

Children's Ages Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years)

Specific Skills

Tend to emotional well-being of children; Take children to and from school and to appointments; Supervise and care for children; Sterilize bottles, prepare formulas and change diapers for infants; 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 1 year to less than 2 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

CPR Certificate; Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsor equivalent experience

Languages English