babysitter

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Change diapers
• Follow parents’ lead with toilet training
• 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
• Care for pets
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Patience
• Honesty

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• Travel insurance