Job Description

• Supervise and care for children in employer’s or own residence
• Plan, prepare and serve meals for children and may perform other housekeeping duties
• Oversee children’s activities, such as meals and rest periods, as instructed by employer
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
• Instruct children in personal hygiene
• Tend to the emotional well-being of children and support their social development
• Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
• Provide age-appropriate educational training through organized activities such as games, crafts, reading and outings
• Take children to and from school and appointments
• May be required to keep records of daily activities and health information regarding each child.

Required languages: English

Education level: Secondary School/High School

Required skills: Organizational skills to plan the children’s daily schedule Problem-solving skills Passion for working with children Cleaning and housekeeping skills Ability to work under minimal supervision Ability to communicate and connect with children Cooking skills Understanding of nutrition guides and healthy diets for children of all ages

Closest intersection: Major Mackenzie & Hwy 27