Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; What is the highest level of study you have completed?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?; Do you have education in this field of employment?

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Excellent oral communication; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Work Location Information Work in employer's/client's home

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Criminal record check; Reference required; Vulnerable sector check

Target Audience

Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children

Work Setting Employer's home

Additional Skills

Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents

Children's Ages

Toddler to pre-school (1 - 3 years); Kindergarten age (4 - 5 years)

Specific Skills

Administer first-aid and other assistance; 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 1 year to less than 2 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Education Bachelor's degree

Languages English