nanny

Debra Heilpern; Hampstead; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family in Hampstead is looking for a full-time caregiver to manage household tasks and provide care for children. Responsibilities include supervising activities, preparing meals, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates must have a secondary school certificate, first aid certification, and at least one year of experience in child care. The position involves physical tasks and the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available

Public transportation available

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in child care.
• First Aid Certificate required.
• Able to handle physical and demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow parents' lead with child care.
• Assume responsibility for household tasks.
• Supervise and care for children.

Skills

Child care

Housekeeping

Communication skills

First Aid

Organization

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Work terms

• Work Term : Temporary
• Work Language : English or French
• Hours : 40 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 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
• Urban area
• Work in employer's / client's home

Tasks

• Follow parents' lead with toilet training
• 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
• Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
• 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
• Prepare infants and children for rest periods
• Supervise and care for children
• Take children to and from school and to appointments
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Criminal record check
• Drug test
• Medical exam
• Reference required
• Basic security clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Patience
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?