Nanny

Private Household; Quebec; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation (optional)

Job summary

Private Household in Canada seeks a live-in caregiver/household worker to support a family. You will handle light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, and travel with the family while supervising children and organizing activities.

Requirements include Secondary school graduation, 1 year to <2 years of experience, and the ability to work on-site at the employer's home. Optional accommodation is provided at no charge; background checks and references are required.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a household setting is expected.
• On-site work at the employer's home in Canada; no remote option.
• Ability to supervise children and perform household duties as directed.
• First Aid Certificate is preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for household in the 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.
• 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.
• Supervise and care for children.
• Take children to and from school and to appointments.
• Tend to emotional well-being of children.
• Cook

Skills

Child supervision

Housekeeping

Cooking

Meal preparation

Organization

Communication

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

LANGUAGES

English or French

EDUCATION

• 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

• 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

TASKS

• 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
• 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
• Supervise and care for children
• Take children to and from school and to appointments
• Tend to emotional well-being of children
• Cook

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• First Aid Certificate

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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