babysitter

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• General studies

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
• Work in employer's / client's home
• Room and board provided
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• 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
• Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
• 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

Target audience

• Supervise and care for multi-aged group of children

Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Criminal record check
• Drug test
• Medical exam
• Reference required

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Time management
• Patience
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits
• Transportation provided by employer
• Travel insurance