College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Scent free
Work setting
Employer's home
Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
Work in employer's/client's home
Tasks
Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Shop for food and household supplies
Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
Organize, activities such as games and outings for children
Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Supervise and care for children
Take children to and from school and to appointments
Tend to emotional well-being of children
Experience with special needs children
Autistic children
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Reference required
Transportation/travel information
Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Patience
Honesty
Screening questions
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
Evening
Flexible hours
Morning
Experience
5 years or more
Employment terms options
Day
Weekend
Overtime available
Support for newcomers and refugees
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
