nanny

Liza Talavera; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private family in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a caregiver for children. Responsibilities include changing diapers, providing meals, and light housekeeping. Applicants must hold a Secondary school graduation certificate and a First Aid Certificate. Previous experience in the field is advantageous. The position offers a permanent work term with 40 hours per week and requires flexibility in hours and travel.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate required.
• First Aid Certificate necessary.
• 1 to less than 7 months of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Change diapers and follow toilet training.
• Prepare formulas and sterilize bottles.
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Assume responsibility for the household in parents' absence.
• Travel with family and assist with child supervision.
• Organize games and outings for children.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.

Job description

Overview

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 40 hours per week

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Scent free

Work setting

• Employer's home

Tasks

• Change diapers
• 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
• 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

Target audience

• Children

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available
• Willing to travel regularly

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities