Screening questions

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?

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home; Urban area; Relocation costs not covered by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Repetitive tasks; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Willing to travel; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses not paid by employer

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Child welfare check; Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Drug test; Criminal record check; Reference required; Vulnerable sector check

Target Audience

Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children

Work Setting Employer's home

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Additional Skills

Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens; Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Care for pets; Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents

Children's Ages

Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years); Newborn (including expecting mother); Infant (3 months - 11 months)

Specific Skills

Tend to emotional well-being of children; Take children to and from school and to appointments; Supervise and care for children; Sterilize bottles, prepare formulas and change diapers for infants; Prepare and serve nutritious meals; Organize, activities such as games and outings for children; Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home; Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children; Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development; Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents; Bathe, dress and feed infants and children; Prepare infants and children for rest periods; Help children with homework

Experience 5 years or more

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English