Overview
Languages
English or French
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Employer's home
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Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Change diapers
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Follow parents’ lead with toilet training
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Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas
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Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
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Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
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Shop for food and household supplies
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Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
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Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
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Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
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Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
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Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
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Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
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Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
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Organize, activities such as games and outings for children
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Prepare and serve nutritious meals
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Prepare infants and children for rest periods
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Supervise and care for children
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Take children to and from school and to appointments
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Tend to emotional well-being of children
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Help children with homework
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Cook
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Provide personal care
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Provide companionship
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Plan therapeutic diets and menus
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Mend clothing and linens
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Launder clothing and household linens
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Assist clients in water (i.e. pool)
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Administer bedside and personal care
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Feed or assist in feeding
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Demonstrate infant care to new parents
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Change non-sterile dressings
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Administer medications
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Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
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Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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CPR Certificate
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First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Medical exam
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Reference required
Transportation/travel information
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Public transportation is available
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Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Handling heavy loads
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Overtime required
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Work under pressure
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Attention to detail
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Fast-paced environment
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Sitting
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Standing for extended periods
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Walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
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Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Time management
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Patience
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Honesty
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Dependability
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Punctuality
Benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.