Employment period: permanent full-time
30 hours/week; Mornings & Evenings, Flexible hours
Work location – work in employer’s home; be willing to relocate; staff accommodation available
Work-site environment: Non-smoking
Benefits – free parking, on-site housing option, paid time off (personal days), subsidized public transport (will cover bus pass),
Required Skills - Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home; Take children to and from school and to appointments; Tend to emotional well-being of children; Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development; Organize, activities such as games and outings for children; Prepare and serve nutritious meals; Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children
Additional Skills – Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties; wash, iron and press clothing and household linens; Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Shop for food and household supplies
Desirable traits - The ideal candidate must be responsible and reliable; demonstrate good judgement, be willing to take initiative; must be well-organized and flexible
Weight handling – Up to 50 lbs (e.g. lifting children in and out of vehicle)
Language requirement - English;
Educational requirement – certificate or diploma, in an applicable skill from a program of 3 months to 1 year specific to childcare and/or housekeeping
Preference given to new comers to Canada and visible minorities
Compensation, per hour– $16.15 -$18.90