nanny

Simon N.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring individual is sought for a caregiver position in Ottawa. Responsibilities include supervising children, performing household duties, and organizing activities. This role offers optional live-in accommodation, making it ideal for students or those looking for a supportive family environment.

Benefits

Optional accommodation available on a live-in basis

Qualifications

• Current student status preferred.
• Previous experience in caregiving is an asset.
• Legal ability to work in Canada is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for children including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Perform housekeeping tasks and maintain a safe environment.
• Transport children to school and appointments.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Time management

Organized

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Will train

Work setting:

• Employer's home
• Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment

Tasks:

• Follow parents' lead with toilet training
• Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas
• 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
• Care for pets
• 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 appointments
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Help children with homework
• Cook

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Transportation / travel information:

• Public transportation available
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure
• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Time management
• Availability for shift or on-call work
• Availability for the advertised start date
• Current student status
• Legal ability to work in Canada
• Willing to relocate
• Previous experience in this field
• Highest level of education completed