Personal Suitability

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

Work Location Information Work in employer's/client's home; Urban area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses paid by employer

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Child welfare check; Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); 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 13.5 kg (30 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

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

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children with a mental health disability; Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD)

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; Bathe, dress and feed infants and children; Help children with homework

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

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

First Aid Certificate; Emergency child care first aid and CPR; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) proficiency test

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English