Job Vacancy in Canada
Nanny needed in Canada by Yves Benabu
A Nanny takes care of one or multiple children in the parents’ home, and they may work directly with the children’s Teachers if they help with homework. They are responsible for completing household chores, preparing meals and transporting kids to school.
Job details
- Location: Cote-Saint-Luc, QC
- Salary: $14.25 hourly for 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment: Term or contract
Full time - Day, Evening, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Morning
- Start date: Starts as soon as possible
- Vacancies: 1 vacancy
A Nanny, or Childcare Provider, takes care of one or multiple children in their parents’ home. Their main duties include completing household chores, transporting kids to and from school or other activities and preparing meals.
Nanny Duties and Responsibilities
Nannies typically have duties and responsibilities that are closely connected to all aspects of a child’s well-being. Make sure your Nanny job description is an accurate portrayal of the exact role they have to play in your household and explicitly state what they should and should not do.
Their most often required duties and responsibilities are:
- Cleaning the children’s living spaces, such as their bedrooms, bathrooms and playrooms
- Preparing meals for the children according to their specific needs and taste
- Taking children to all their scheduled activities and appointments, including school, various classes and play dates
- Providing an overall environment that enables the children to safely learn and play
Overview
Languages
English or French
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work Site Environment
- Non-smoking
- Scent free
Work Setting
- Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment
- Urban area
- Work in employer’s/client’s home
Responsibilities
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
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses
- First Aid Certificate
Experience and Specialization
Target Audience
- Toddler to pre-school (1 – 3 years)
- Kindergarten age (4 – 5 years)
Additional Information
Security and Safety
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check
- Criminal record check
- Drug test
- Medical exam
- Reference required
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Handling heavy loads
- Overtime required
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Work under pressure
Weight Handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal Suitability
- Client focus
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Additional requirements
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- References attesting experience
Advertised until
2022-08-24
