Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Reliability; Organized

Work Location Information Urban area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment Non-smoking; Scent free

Security and Safety

Medical exam; Criminal record check; Reference required; Vulnerable sector check

Target Audience

Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children; Supervise and care for twins

Work Setting

Employer's home; Day care centre or nursery school; Babysitting agency; Home care and visiting care agency

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs); Up to 9 kg (20 lbs); Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Additional Skills Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties

Children's Ages

5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years; Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years); School age (6 - 12 years); Infant (3 months - 11 months); Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years); Up to 12 years

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children with diabetes; Children with allergies; Children with learning disabilities; Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD); Children with asthma

Specific Skills

Tend to emotional well-being of children; 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; Bathe, dress and feed infants and children; Prepare infants and children for rest periods

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Red Cross Babysitting course; 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