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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Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
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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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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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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
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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Children
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School age (6 - 12 years)
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Over 12 years
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Reference required
Transportation/travel information
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Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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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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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
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Support for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Supports for visible minorities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Who can apply to 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.