Personal Suitability

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

Work Location Information

Rural area; Work in employer's/client's home; Room and board provided

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Willing to travel; Willing to travel regularly; Travel expenses not paid by employer; Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment Non-smoking; Scent free

Security and Safety

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

Target Audience

Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children

Work Setting Employer's home

Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Additional Skills

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 5 years; School age (6 - 12 years)

Experience with Special Needs Children

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

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; Prepare infants and children for rest periods; Help children with homework

Experience 5 years or more

Education Bachelor's degree

Languages English