Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?; What is the highest level of study you have completed?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?; Are you available for the advertised start date?; Do you have education in this field of employment?

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

Transportation/Travel Information

Willing to travel; Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment Non-smoking; Scent free

Security and Safety Criminal record check; Reference required

Work Setting Employer's home

Additional Skills

Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens; Shop for food and household supplies; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; 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

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

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR 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