Personal Suitability

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

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home; Urban area; Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Willing to travel; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work Site Environment Non-smoking; Scent free

Security and Safety

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

Target Audience

Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children

Work Setting Employer's home

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs); Up to 45 kg (100 lbs); Up to 9 kg (20 lbs); Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs); Between 45 and 60 kg (100-132 lbs)

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; Care for pets; Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents

Children's Ages

1 year; School age (6 - 12 years); Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years)

Experience with Special Needs Children Children with allergies

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 3 years to less than 5 years

Education Bachelor's degreeor equivalent experience

Languages English