Job Description

Overview
Shifts: Day, Evening, Flexible Hours, Night, Overtime, Weekend
Start Date: Starts as soon as possible
Vacancies: 1 vacancy
Experience: Experience an asset
Work site environment: Non-smoking
Work setting: Employer’s home

About the Role
The Nanny will provide care for our 1-year-old and 6-year-old children in our home, while also taking care of meal preparation and assisting with household chores, especially when the parents are at work.

About The Family
We are searching for a nurturing nanny to become a part of our warm and loving household. We highly value the strong connection between our nanny and our children and are looking for someone who can provide a safe and engaging environment for our little one. Additionally, it’s worth noting that we both work full time.

Responsibilities & 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 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
– Sterilize bottles, prepare formulas and change diapers for infants
– 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

Requirements:
– Credentials & Certificates: CPR Certificate, First Aid Certificate
– Experience and specialization: Children
– Security and Safety: Reference required

Additional Information:
– Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available

Required languages: English, Ability to speak Tagalog or Cebuano is an asset.

Education level: Must be a high school graduate

Experienced with children aged: 0 to 12 years old

Required skills: We need someone who is a reliable nanny who has a good understanding of child development and is able to address the physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of our children. The ideal candidate should be certified in First Aid and CPR, ensuring a safe and prepared environment. Proficiency in Tagalog or Cebuano, in addition to English, would be beneficial, reflecting our appreciation for linguistic and cultural diversity. This role requires skills in planning and preparing balanced, age-appropriate meals, and a talent for engaging children in educational and developmental activities, including assistance with homework and interactive play. Good behavior management skills are important; we need someone who can guide our children with understanding and patience. Creativity in activities such as arts, crafts, and storytelling is also valued, fostering an enriching environment for our children. The nanny should be conscious of safety, always maintaining a secure and child-friendly space. Organizational skills are essential for coordinating children's activities and maintaining cleanliness and order at home. Flexibility is key as our family’s schedule can vary, necessitating a nanny who can adapt to different shifts, including some evenings and weekends. Effective communication skills are crucial for seamless interaction with both the children and us as parents. We also seek someone who is culturally sensitive and capable of integrating diverse family practices into our children's daily routines. Patience, empathy, and the energy to keep up with the active nature of childcare are also important qualities for this position.

Closest intersection: Havelock Ave - St. George Rd