Job Description

We’re looking for someone with minimum experience caring for children of 1 year to care for our two children, ages 4 and 6 in our home, which is a non-smoking and scent free environment. This is a full time position, working 40 hours per week. There is optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment.

Responsibilities of the position include the following tasks:
Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
Bathe, dress and feed 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

Additional information:
Criminal record check is required
Public transportation is available
Travel expenses paid by employer
Weight handling up to 50 lbs

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following:
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player

Required languages: English

Education level: Secondary (high school)

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

Closest intersection: Yonge St. and Lawrence Ave.