Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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 setting
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Employer's home
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Work in employer's/client's home
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
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Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
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Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
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Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
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Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
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Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
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Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
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Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
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Organize, activities such as games and outings for children
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Prepare and serve nutritious meals
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Supervise and care for children
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Take children to and from school and to appointments
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Tend to emotional well-being of children
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Help children with homework
Additional information
Security and safety
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Medical exam
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Basic security clearance
Transportation/travel information
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Public transportation is available
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Willing to travel regularly
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Overtime required
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Work under pressure
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Attention to detail
Weight handling
Personal suitability
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
Financial benefits
Other benefits
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Other benefits
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Travel insurance
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- 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
- 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
- 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
Support for mature workers
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
- Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
- Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
- Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
Supports for visible minorities
- 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
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.