Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Are you available for shift or on-call work?

Personal Suitability

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

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home; Urban area; Relocation costs not covered by employer

Transportation/Travel Information

Valid driver's licence; Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment Non-smoking; Scent free

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Driver's validity licence check; Reference required

Target Audience

Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children

Work Setting Employer's home

Additional Skills

Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents

Children's Ages

Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years); School age (6 - 12 years); Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years)

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

Experience 5 years or more

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English