Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

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Employer's home Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment Staff accommodation provided Work in employer's/client's home Room and board provided

Tasks

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Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents Perform light housekeeping and cleaning 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 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 Help children with homework Cook

Security and safety

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Bondable Criminal record check Reference required

Transportation/travel information

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Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

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Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees * Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities