Overview
Languages
English
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 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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Follow parents’ lead with toilet training
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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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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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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
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Handling heavy loads
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Attention to detail
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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Excellent written 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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Time management
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Patience
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Honesty
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit