Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Organized; Punctuality

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home; Staff accommodation available; Staff accommodation provided; Room and board provided; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs covered by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel; Travel expenses paid by employer; Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment Non-smoking; Scent free

Security and Safety

Medical exam; Criminal record check; Reference required

Target Audience

Adults; School age (6 - 12 years); Over 12 years; Persons with an intellectual disability; Females; Males; Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children

Work Setting

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

Weight Handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Additional Skills

Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens; Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties; Care for pets; Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents

Experience with Special Needs Children Children with learning disabilities

Specific Skills

Tend to emotional well-being of children; Take children to and from school and to appointments; Supervise and care for children; Shop for food and household supplies; Provide companionship; Prepare and serve nutritious meals; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Organize, activities such as games and outings for children; Mend clothing and linens; Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home; Launder clothing and household linens; Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development; Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents; Assume full responsibility for household (in absence of householder); Administer medications; Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk; Help children with homework

Experience Experience an asset

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

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English