nanny

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience.

Asset languages:

Hindi. Panjabi; Punjabi.

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.
• Help children with homework.
• Cook.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Emergency child care first aid and CPR.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) proficiency test.
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate.

Target audience:

Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children.

Security and safety:

• Child Abuse Registry check.
• Child welfare check.
• Criminal record check.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Drug test.
• Reference required.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.

Weight handling:

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

1. Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
2. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
3. Are you currently a student?.
4. Do you have experience working in this field?.
5. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
6. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.